[wanabidii] News Digest: Boeing, Tata to set up joint aerospace facility in Hyderabad

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		Saturday, June 18, 2016
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		Business
		Boeing, Tata to set up joint aerospace facility in Hyderabad Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have joined hands to set up a facility to co-produce Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselages and other aerostructures. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the facility near Hyderabad. McDonald's may shift some jobs to India in cost-cutting move US fast food giant McDonald's may be planning to outsource jobs to India as part of a $500 million cost reduction plan it announced last November, a media report said. The report said as McDonald's growth has stalled, it has been shutting down regional offices across USA. Sebi for 20% REIT exposure in under-construction projects Markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed to relax rules for Real Estate Investment Trusts which will allow these funds to invest higher share of their corpus in under-construction real estate projects, which in turn could help projects stuck for want of funds to take off again. More Business News»

		Environment
		95% of glaciers in Tibetan plateau have receded Due to degradation of their fragile eco-systems and impact of climate change, the deserts are undergoing a slow transformation which is having far reaching impact on flora, fauna and humans. This issue was discussed at a conference held at the Wildlife Institute of India to commemorate World Day to Combat Desertification on Friday. In Indonesia, most of beached whales free themselves Most of the 29 whales trapped in an Indonesian mangrove swamp managed to free themselves or were gently helped out to sea as the tide rose. Villagers on the east of Java island helped fisheries staff free the pilot whales that became trapped at low tide. Three Asiatic lions turn maneaters, sent to captivity Three Asiatic lions, from near Gir National Sanctuary, found to have turned man-eaters, have been sentenced to life within a cage. A fully grown male lion would be kept in a zoo while the other sub-adult females would be sent to a forest rescue centre. More Environment News»

		World
		Bangladesh Hindu teacher's attacker killed in shootout Ghulam Faijullaha Fahim, who was in police custody after he critically wounded a Hindu college teacher, was shot when police officers took him with them to help capture his associates, who opened fire on them. Belgian cops detain 12 for planning new attacks Belgian police arrested 12 suspects in a major anti-terror operation overnight amid security alerts in Belgium and France around the Euro 2016 soccer tournament and just three months after Islamist bombers wrought carnage in Brussels. 'Death to traitors' says UK MP murder suspect "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain," 52-year-old Thomas Mair said when asked to give his name at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London after being charged with murder, the Press Association reported. More World News»

		Science
		Cells that made humans possible evolved via 'long, slow dance' The cells that have led to the rise of the most complex life forms on earth, including multi-cellular organisms such as animals or plants, probably evolved as a result of growing intimacy between their single-celled relatives, researchers said. Three International Space Station astronauts land in Kazakhstan The Soyuz TMA-19M capsule carrying NASA's Tim Kopra, Tim Peake of the European Space Agency and the Russian agency Roscosmos' Yuri Malenchenko touched down as scheduled at 3:15 pm local time (0915 GMT) Saturday southeast of Zhezkazgan in Kazakhstan. Tiny asteroid becomes Earth's constant companion NASA scientists have discovered a tiny asteroid in an orbit around the Sun that keeps it as a constant companion of Earth and will remain so for centuries to come. The size of this object is likely larger than 120 ft and smaller than 300 ft. More Science News»

		Technology
		15 'most-loved' tech CEOs of 2016 According to the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards announced recently, several CEOs from the industry rank among the top 50 'Highest-rated CEOs' list. Microsoft enters the marijuana business As state after state in the US has legalised marijuana in one way or another, big names in corporate America have stayed away entirely. Marijuana, after all, is still illegal, according to the federal government. 7 best headphones available under Rs 1,000 Looking for a good headphone to buy? One that delivers high-quality sound. However, don't want to spend too much. Also, the vast array of options available on e-commerce websites making the task difficult. Here's help. Below are some of the best headphones available in the market priced below Rs 1,000. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITs, TIFR top in industry, government collaboration: Study The Indian Institutes of Technology and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have emerged as leaders in university-industry-government (UIG) collaborations in the last decade, according to new analysis of India's research and innovation landscape. CBSE toys with idea of 'tinkering labs' Soon, schools affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would provide their students with high-tech 'Atal tinkering laboratories'. UGC seeks to make urban planning a subject The University Grants Commission has written to all universities and colleges to include a subject on urban planning from the current academic year- 2016-17. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Udta Punjab' picks up in North India; fails to impress South Mumbai, Jun 18 () "Udta Punjab" has garnered a good response in North India owing to the controversy and hype surrounding its drug-theme, but has failed to click with the audience in South and Eastern region. "The opening of the film was not that great but the film picked up during the day. Shailesh Gandhi launches online petition to save open spaces Mumbai, Jun 18 () Former Central Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi today launched an online petition seeking intervention of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to save open spaces which have been "usurped by politicians", across the metropolis. Two college dropouts held with illegal pistol in Andheri Two college drop-outs have been arrested from Andheri (West) after they were found carrying 9mm foreign-made pistol worth Rs 90,000 late on Friday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pranab Mukherjee completes three-nation visit to Africa Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has successfully completed his three-nation visit to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Namibia. These visits have reiterated India's commitment to take its engagement with Africa seriously. Unexplored destinations that need to be visited this season New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Planning a vacation this season? Try enexplored reagions in the country like Dindi, a lazy village nestled on the intersection between the mighty Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal and Anaikatti, a green haven in the lap of the Nilgiris, says an expert. Reliance wants full probe in 'illegal phone tapping' case New Delhi, Jun 18 () Reliance Group today said it was "shocked" at reports referring to illegal tapping of phones of some of its executives and expected authorities to fully probe the matter to bring the guilty to book at the earliest. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		After dengue, Japanese Encephalitis stings According to the WHO, JE is a virus related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses and is spread by mosquitoes. In Asian countries, there are an estimated 68,000 clinical cases every year. There is no cure for the disease, and treatment is focused on relieving severe clinical signs and supporting the patient to overcome the infection, WHO says. Increased terror encounters sign of better intelligence: Parrikar Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, on Friday attributed the increased terrorist encounters in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to enhanced intelligence networks and allayed fears of an increased problem in the valley. Parrikar applauds HTT-40, says govt supports project Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who witnessed the inaugural flight of home-grown HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft's prototype developed by HAL said, the defence PSU needs to focus on its after sales servicing too. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Boeing, Tata sets up plant to make Apache fuselages in Hyderabad Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have joined hands to set up a facility here to co-produce Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselages and other aerostructures. First batch of women fighter pilots inducted in IAF Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday called for "gender parity in armed forces" as he witnessed the commissioning of the country's first batch of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Minorities panel: Rename KBR park after Mukarram Jah Commission chairman Abid Rasool Khan said that a letter has been sent to Telangana chief minister (CM) K Chandrasekhar Rao and deputy CM Mohammad Mahmood Ali, urging them to rename the park was sent on Tuesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Stalin rejects reports of differences between him, Karunanidhi Chennai, Jun 18 () DMK treasurer and Opposition Leader in Tamil Nadu assembly M K Stalin today rejected reports of differences with his father and party chief M Karunanidhi, as he charged arch rival AIADMK with trying to create confusion among DMK workers. Booze helpline out cold, Tamil Nadu govt plastered An innocuous prerecorded voice message — “The number you are trying is not in use“ — embarrassed the Tamil Nadu government no end in the Madras high court on Friday, just when the government was trying to paint a rosy picture of its liquor policy and its tremendous efforts at rehabilitation. Tamil Nadu lifter Sathish books Rio berth Tamil Nadu weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam became the second from the state to qualify for the Rio Olympics. After paddler Sharath Kamal did it sometime back, it was the turn of Vellore-born weightlifter to snatch a berth in the men's 77-kg category. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		More than 25% villages in Gujarat declared Open Defecation Free Gulbarg court gives clean chit to Gujarat cops, asks to stop accusations The special SIT court has called for putting an end to accusations leveled against Gujarat police of inaction and of being part of a larger conspiracy during the 2002 Gujarat riots. SIT court criticizes Gulbarg massacre witness for 'selective amnesia' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Tubewell sanctioned, locals stalling work' Daraganj corporator has alleged that some locals are obstructing installation of a mini tubewell in the area.The tubewell is being installed in the Ganga Bhawan crossing. Apna Dal lists seats for assembly polls Even before initiating talks on seat-sharing with its ally, the Bharatiya Janta Party, Apna Dal announced on Friday that it would be contesting assembly elections from 150 seats of the state. ASU to open doors from this July Allahabad State University was inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP Reoti Raman Singh on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		National film devpt corpn to make short film on smart city heritage The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has decided to make a short film on the state capital following the accordance of a 'smart city' tag to it. The film will focus on the unique identity of the city and its rich cultural heritage. BJD stages statewide protest over price rise The BJD on Friday staged a statewide protest, targeting the NDA government, over rise in prices of petroleum products and other essential commodities. 500 ITI students get lessons in professionalism The Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) chairman and co-founder of Mindtree Subroto Bagchi on Friday told 500 ITI students about professionalism and ways to excel in their careers with soft skills at an interaction organized prior to the launch of OSDA. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sheopur janpad prez shot at by 5 A panchayat secretary along with four others allegedly made an attempt on the life of a Janpad president in Sheopur on Friday. IPS Rishi Kumar Shukla to take charge as Madhya Pradesh DGP Ending all speculations, Madhya Pradesh home department on Friday issued orders to attach IPS officer Rishi Kumar Shukla as officer on special duty (OSD) police headquarters - a standard protocol before posting an officer as director general of police (DGP), sources say. Railways plays midwife, stops train to help woman deliver baby Railways staff stopped a long-distance Hyderabad Deccan Express train at Bina station to help a pregnant woman, when she went into labour. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Udta Punjab' released; some hail 'reality', others deplore 'abuses' Jalandhar/Amritsar/Bathinda/Patiala/ Cinemagoers thronged theatres as 'Udta Punjab' was screened across Punjab on Friday. Child labour: Commission summons labour dept official The Punjab State Child Rights Protection Commission has summoned the deputy director (factories) of the labour department, Ludhiana, and directed him to bring on record all raids carried out to check the illegal practice child labour in the district from June 1 to 20. Civil hospital looks to start gynae programme The health department is planning to start a Diploma in National Board in Gynaecology programme at the Lord Mahavira Civil Hospital here. More Chandigarh News»

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