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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, June 11, 2016
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		Business
		Dr Reddy's in $350 million deal to buy 8 US drugs The portfolio consists of products that are being divested by Teva as a precondition to its closing of the acquisition of Allergan's generics business, the Hyderabad-based firm said. The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is around $3.5 billion. Aviation ministry steps in to regulate fare refunds Civil Aviation minister said, "all taxes, levies and user and airport development fees shall be refunded in case of no-show and cancellations," the minister said. "The compensation has also been significantly enhanced to up to Rs 20,000, in case of denied boarding due to over-booking." China must quickly tackle rising corporate debt: IMF China's economy grew in 2015 at its slowest pace in a quarter of a century. Last week, the People's Bank of China warned that the government's push to reduce debt levels and overcapacity could increase bond default risks and make it more difficult for companies to raise funds. More Business News»

		Environment
		Beijing records highest electric vehicle registrations A total of 17,600 individual and company applicants submitted applications for EVs, about 5,000 more than the previous round, according to bjhjyd.gov.cn. Beijing plans to allow 60,000 new energy vehicles on the road this year, with 25,424 already assigned in the first two rounds, Xinhua reported. Solar-powered airplane heads to New York City The Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 took off from Lehigh Valley International Airport late on Friday. It will soar over the Statue of Liberty and fly into New York City, landing at John F Kennedy International Airport on Saturday. New forest policy to come soon: Javadekar Centre will soon come out with a new forest policy, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said while asking states to frame their own policies so that the target of achieving 33 per cent forest cover throughout the country is achieved. More Environment News»

		World
		Palestinian's home demolished for killing woman The Israeli military early on Saturday demolished the family home of a Palestinian who it says stabbed a Jewish mother to death in front of her children, in one of the most grisly killings in an eight-month wave of violence. Bomb Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan: Pak general It was the 1st visit of high-level officials from the US since fresh tension with Pakistan after the killing of Mullah Mansour by a CIA drone in Balochistan on May 21. Raheel said all efforts for durable peace in the region have to be synergised with shared commitment and responsibility. Two killed in bombing outside Syrian shrine The shrine, around 10km south of the centre of Damascus, is heavily guarded by pro-government forces but has still been the target of several jihadist attacks, including those claimed by IS. The last attack on Sayyida Zeinab on April 25 killed at least seven and wounded dozens. More World News»

		Science
		New IVF-based technique lowers genetic disease risk in babies A new In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)-based technique is likely to lead to normal pregnancies and reduce the risk that babies born will have mitochondrial disease, scientists have found. The new technique, called 'early pronuclear transfer', involves transplanting the nuclear DNA from a fertilised egg into a donated egg, which contains healthy mitochondria, on the day of fertilisation. Prolonged repetitive manual work ups rheumatoid arthritis risk Although work-related physical activity over many years is known to cause many cases of osteoarthritis (OA) in selected joints, this is the first study to show a link between physical workload and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Melting Greenland ice linked to faster Arctic warming More Science News»

		Technology
		10 popular Android phones that got price cuts recently The overcrowded Android smartphone market can leave any buyer confused. With new smartphones and their many variants launching every day, it is difficult to keep track of their prices. Five things you need to know about Bluetooth 5 Bluetooth 5-enabled devices might appear later this year or early next year. Apple WWDC 2016: Siri, iOS 10 and what else to expect The event, scheduled to begin on June 13 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (10:30 PM Indian Standard Time), is expected to bring in an improved version of Apple’s Siri virtual assistant, as well as improvements to watchOS and tvOS. More Technology News»

		Education
		Promote co-education in primary classes: Kerala HC TNEA 2016: Anna University to begin counselling on June 24 Counselling for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA 2016) -- conducted by Anna University -- will begin in Chennai on June 24, starting first with candidates under the sports quota. The codes of human behaviour: Behavioural sciences A bachelor's degree in liberal arts, philosophy, psychology, economics or sociology­ and a diploma or a postgraduation in behavioural sciences can fetch you the job of marketing scientist or learning and development specialist in corporates. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Narendra Dabholkar: A champion of rationalism Three years ago, atheist and rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar was shot in the back of the head from close-range and in broad daylight by motorcycle-borne assailants when he was on his morning walk. The 67-year old was a veteran activist who dedicated his life to the eradication of social evils, religious superstition, and the caste system. Read to learn more. Global cues, macro-data dragged key equity indices lower (Weekly Roundup) Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Negative global cues, profit booking and mixed macro-economic data saw two key Indian equity market indices end in the negative territory during the week ended Friday. Abhishek calls senior Bachchan a 'magician' (Movie Snippets) Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan says his father, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, has outdone his past performances with "TE3N". More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		India proposes to recast air fare refund norms New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Taking serious note of the indiscriminate policies of some domestic airlines on flight cancellations and refunds, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Saturday proposed a number of steps to rein them in and said such charges won't be allowed to exceed the base fare. Existing air fare, travel rules and new proposals (Highlights) New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Following are the existing policies of domestic airlines on various passenger services, notably in areas like refunds, and the proposals the Civil Aviation Ministry has come out with to recast them: O P Sharma suspension: HC seeks Delhi Assembly's response New Delhi, Jun 11 () Delhi High Court today sought response of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on BJP MLA O P Sharma's plea against his suspension for two sessions for allegedly making derogatory remarks against AAP MLA Alka Lamba. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Govt to take own course on 2nd term to RBI Governor: Gowda  Bengaluru, Jun 11 () Government would take its "own course" on giving a second term to Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan and deliberations and discussions in public domain would not decide it, Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda said today. Bollywood is damaging Indian art: Sitarist Shujaat Khan Bengaluru, Jun 11 () Renowned sitarist Shujaat Khan feels art, including folk music in India, is suffering because of Bollywood and it does not inspire him anymore. "There is too much of Bollywood for now, and because of that every art is suffering in this country. Dozen of companies tightlipped on Industrial Dispute Act 1947 Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Nearly a dozen leading IT companies on Friday declined to confirm or acknowledge employees right to form labour unions to redress their grievances invoking the provisions of Industrial Disputes Act 1947. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		BOOK-RAMESH 2 LAST While there was tussle for Hyderabad, Union MinistersWhile there was tussle for Hyderabad, Union Ministers from Seemandhra argued that the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HDMA), which generated close to half of the undivided state's revenue, should be designated as a common capital. 'CBFC panel must have people with film expertise' In light of the controversy surrounding Udta Punjab, the film industry has demanded that members nominated to the examination committee of the Central Board of Film Certification have knowledge of the nuances of filmmaking so that cuts are not suggested indiscriminately. With monsoon calling, mobile signals to get worse If you have just faced your nth call drop or have been facing a weak mobile signal, there's more bad news on the way . Experts say with monsoon setting in, the situation is only going to get worse. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Sansad Ratna' awards conferred on 5 MPs Chennai, Jun 11 () Four first time Lok Sabha MPs were among five Parliamentarians who were honoured with the 'Sansad Ratna' Awards here today. Former RBI governor C Rangarajan gave away the awards. Beating of schoolchildren: A worrying epidemic South Sudan, and the Republic of Congo - which are ranked 1 and 5 on the UN's Fragile States List - are on a list of 49 countries that have outlawed corporal punishment. India, the land of non-violent Mohandas Gandhi, isn't. Recent reports reveal that the nation's schools appear to be struggling with what can only be described as an epidemic of child abuse. Here are four such instances from May and June alone. Revised traffic plan at Chennai Central railway station from August 15 Commercial vehicles will be let in only through the Moore Market Complex side. The entry point will be near the Railway Protection Force (RPF) outpost and the two-wheeler parking lot. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vibrant Gujarat '17 themed 'Gujarat Connecting India to World' Ahmedabad, Jun 11 () Gujarat Connecting India to the World will be the theme of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit, to be held in January, 2017, a top government official said today. Beating of schoolchildren: A worrying epidemic South Sudan, and the Republic of Congo - which are ranked 1 and 5 on the UN's Fragile States List - are on a list of 49 countries that have outlawed corporal punishment. India, the land of non-violent Mohandas Gandhi, isn't. Recent reports reveal that the nation's schools appear to be struggling with what can only be described as an epidemic of child abuse. Here are four such instances from May and June alone. Will the annual exam pattern help students in college? Will the students have a problem dealing with semester system in colleges after having studied in annual pattern in school? More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Parties plan protest during BJP meet, AAP denied permission Allahabad, Jun 11 () Ahead of BJP's national executive meeting here, rival parties have announced plans for protests in the city though AAP has been denied permission for it, prompting it to move high court. With eye on UP polls, BJP brass to brainstorm at Allahabad Allahabad, June 11 (IANS) With assembly polls due in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP leadership will brainstorm here on June 12-13 to chalk out a strategy to take power in the country's most populous state next year. Remove all religious structures encroaching on roads: HC Lucknow, Jun 11 () The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to remove or shift religious structures "in any form" which encroach on public roads including sideways. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Beating of schoolchildren: A worrying epidemic South Sudan, and the Republic of Congo - which are ranked 1 and 5 on the UN's Fragile States List - are on a list of 49 countries that have outlawed corporal punishment. India, the land of non-violent Mohandas Gandhi, isn't. Recent reports reveal that the nation's schools appear to be struggling with what can only be described as an epidemic of child abuse. Here are four such instances from May and June alone. Man shot dead on Puri highway Panic gripped the Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway-203 as armed miscreants gunned down a man and injured his female relative in broad daylight at Patanaikia, about 12km from Puri on Friday. Road projects hit land hurdle A number of road and industrial projects are hanging fire in the state due to protracted delay in land acquisition, a high-level official review here on Friday revealed. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Tasting haleem in the city The month of Ramadan is here and come evening, the lanes in the Old City area of Bhopal are buzzing with food enthusiasts looking for iftar or the evening meal that marks the end of the day’s fast. Meet Bhopal's female jockeys Horse riding is not everyone’s cup of tea. But those who take it up, agree that it is not just a sport; it is as much about bonding with the animal as it is about competing. Voting for RS poll in MP concludes More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Beating of schoolchildren: A worrying epidemic South Sudan, and the Republic of Congo - which are ranked 1 and 5 on the UN's Fragile States List - are on a list of 49 countries that have outlawed corporal punishment. India, the land of non-violent Mohandas Gandhi, isn't. Recent reports reveal that the nation's schools appear to be struggling with what can only be described as an epidemic of child abuse. Here are four such instances from May and June alone. Amid quota stir, Haryanvis top Army's IMA merit list At a time when Haryana is dealing with the second phase of Jat reservation protests, Haryanvis have done exceedingly well in the one place where caste recedes and merit is all that matters. Rajya Sabha polls for two Haryana seats begins Chandigarh, Jun 11 () Voting began for two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana here today which are falling vacant in August, with three candidates including Union Minister Birender Singh in fray. The Haryana Assembly has 90 members and polling will be held between 9 AM to 4 PM today. More Chandigarh News»

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