[wanabidii] News Digest: Markets are concerned EU no longer governable: Merkel

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		Monday, June 27, 2016
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		Business
		Markets are concerned EU no longer governable: Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes it is necessary to prevent other countries from following Britain's exit path, said the two sources who took part in a telephone conference of the board of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Banking, airline and property shares plunge in London Shares in banks, airlines and property companies plunged on the London stock exchange on Monday as investors singled out the three sectors as being the most vulnerable to Britain's decision to leave the EU. Centre's FDI move is credit positive: Moody's Relaxation of foreign investment rules by the union government is credit positive, Moody’s Investors Service has said. “The announcement is credit positive because it demonstrates a continuation of reform momentum and paves the way for private investment,” the agency said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Prakash Javadekar to survey Aravali before finalising 'forest' definition Darjeeling gets snow leopard from UK Darjeeling zoo, left with eight female and a lone male snow leopard, has now got a male big cat from England while another from France will arrive later this year for breeding conservation programme. 'Makalu', the 2-year-old leopard from Dudley Zoological Gardens was flown in to Kolkata from the UK. Environment ministry distances itself from contentious green proposals Amid criticism for proposing green cess and permitting private players to use and develop government forest land, the environment ministry distanced itself from the draft national forest policy saying “the study report by IIFM, Bhopal was inadvertently uploaded as Draft Forest Policy on the website”. More Environment News»

		World
		Rise in racist incidents linked to Brexit vote in UK Over 100 incidents of racial abuse and hate crimes have been reported since the UK voted to leave the EU, it emerged on Monday. Many of the incidents seem to show the mistaken belief that EU citizens living in the UK will be forced to leave the country instantly as a result of the referendum. Pak looks for lobbyist in US to better ties Pakistan is looking for a lobbyist in the US after two recent diplomatic disasters when America refused to subsidise an F-16 deal and openly campaigned to induct India into the NSG. The ties between the two countries have plummeted over differences about how to deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Clinton swipes at Trump over Brexit Democrat Hillary Clinton took a swipe at Republican rival Donald Trump's stance on Brexit, saying that "bombastic comments" do more harm than good during such times. The US should be governed by those "who put the interest of the American people ahead of their personal business interests", she said More World News»

		Science
		Gravitational waves can tell how black holes are born Gravitational waves in space-time captured by space detectors could soon be used to discover when and how the universe's largest black holes were born. Current theories suggest that the seeds of these black holes were the result of either the growth and collapse of the first generation of stars. Zika virus may not cause microcephaly: Study The number of missing cases of microcephaly epidemic in several countries raises serious questions about the assumed connection between Zika and microcephaly, finds a new study. Prenatal Zika virus infection has been linked to adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes, most notably microcephaly. Veggies grown on Mars-like soil found safe for humans Four vegetables grown on soil similar to that on Mars have been found safe for human consumption, Dutch scientists say. Scientists have worked in greenhouses at Wageningen University in the Netherlands to grow crops on Mars and Moon soil simulants since 2013. More Science News»

		Technology
		16 'most attractive' IT companies in India Here's over to 16 'most attractive' IT companies in India. Reliance Communications to offer 4G data at Rs 93 per 10GB on RJio network Reliance Communications from this week onwards will start offering 4G service using Reliance Jio network to its CDMA customers in select circles at a starting price of Rs 93 per 10GB. Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Quora account has been hacked. Pichai's account seems to have been hacked by the same hacker group who recently broke into Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts. More Technology News»

		Education
		Karnataka has most MBBS seats in country Karnataka is home to 53 medical colleges, of which 18 are government colleges. The state has 7,355 MBBS seats and 3,646 postgraduate medical seats. Three more colleges with 150 seats each were added this year at Chamrajanagar, Kodagu and Karwar. NEET-II to be held on July 24: CBSE NIT fee hiked to Rs 1.25 lakh from Rs 70000 per annum More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sheena case: HC seeks CBI's response on Peter's bail plea Mumbai, Jun 27 () The Bombay High Court today asked CBI for its response on the bail plea of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife Indrani's daughter Sheena Bora. Smart Cities should not be seen as a fancy concept: Modi DVD marks 150th year of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour icon Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Archbishop of Mumbai, Cardinal Oswald Gracias on Monday released a DVD on Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (OLPS) at the Feast Day mass at St. Michael's Church, Mahim. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Domestic power sector sees $1.6 bn worth deals in 5 months' New Delhi, Jun 27 () Reflecting increased deal-making activities, Indian power sector saw merger and acquisition transactions worth USD 1.6 billion in the first five months of 2016, says a report. Asha Kumari appointed AICC in-charge of Punjab, triggers row New Delhi, Jun 26 () Congress today appointed party secretary Asha Kumari as its in-charge of poll-bound Punjab to succeed Kamal Nath days after he resigned following an opposition uproar but the choice triggered a controversy over her conviction in a land grab case. Govt weighs options to further ease repayments of steel sector New Delhi, Jun 27 () The government is considering whether to ease the repayment mechanism further for cash- starved steel companies which are facing the crunch due to persistent slowdown. "Many steel companies have approached for further easing of repayment mechanism. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Police dogs won't die of depression in old age homes anymore Ramu, the police dog which retired last month after spending 12 years snooping for criminals and bombs, died lonely and depressed. But in his death, he's turned saviour for his fellow canines. Mysuru to witness royal marriage of Yaduveer Wodeyar with Trishika Maharaja of Mysore Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar will today tie the nuptial knot with Trishika Kumari Singh, who belongs to a royal family of Rajasthan. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah favours job quota in private sector With assembly polls less than two years away, chief minister Siddaramaiah has called for a Constitutional amendment to provide for a job quota for OBCs in the private sector, reviving an issue that witnessed animated discussions during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Growth concept rallies on being pro-poor, non-discriminatory' Hyderabad, Jun 27 () The concept of growth now focuses on being pro-poor and non-discriminatory in nature, Chairman of Indian Council of Social Science Research, Sukhdeo Thorat said here today. Textile machinery industry doesn't see much impact from Brexit Hyderabad, Jun 26 () Textile machinery manufacturers' body India ITME Society does not see any immediate threat from Brexit, its Chairman Sanjiv Lathia has said. "England is not a big buyer of textile machinery. Textile manufacturing moved away from England long ago to China. No time to react to 'dramebaaz': Rijiju on Kejriwal's attack Hyderabad, Jul 26 () Accusing Arvind Kejriwal of frittering away the huge mandate given to him by the people of Delhi and indulging in "drama", Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today said the Centre cannot stoop to his level and answer all the allegations levelled by the chief minister. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Criminal hacked to death in Anna Salai, 6 held Madras HC gives cops 2-day deadline to solve Swathi murder case Political divisions will keep Indian reform process uneven, slow: Moody's Chennai, June 27 (IANS) Global credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Monday said political divisions in India will keep the reform process uneven while terming the recent FDI norms relaxation as credit positive. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Take a leaf from Bangladesh tree model In just about six years, a city like Rajshahi in Bangladesh could achieve the largest reduction of PM 10 in the world, by strategic development of green cover. But when it comes to Ahmedabad, acceptable air quality remains a distant dream. NCB to sensitize pharma industry on illegal use of chemicals Ahmedabad, Jun 27 () Aiming to stop the illegal diversion of certain chemical formulations used to prepare drugs, such as heroin and 'methamphetamine', the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has planned to sensitize the pharmaceutical industry to curb the practice. How they spoil the future of students Niki Bhavsar, a second year BCom student of Gujarat University was shocked to see that several answers in her Statistics paper had not been checked and she had not been awarded marks in three other subjects despite writing the right formulas and answers. Niki had sought her Semester 3 answer sheets of Corporate Accounting, Statistics, Cost Accounting and Indian Financial System under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC declines to entertain PIL on Kairana incident Lucknow, Jun 26 () The Allahabad High Court has declined to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to restrain the electronic and print media from alleged glorification of the Kairana incident which may disturb communal harmony. Former AUSU president writes to HRD minister Public not too keen on helmets UP cabinet's nod to make wearing of helmet for pillion riders on all two-wheelers compulsory evoked mixed response in the city. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		City girl finds pride of place in India Book of Records Meghali Malbika Swain, 10, entered the India Book of Records on Sunday by naming 165 rivers of the world in one minute. Capital gets 3rd shelter for urban poor The state capital on Sunday got a third shelter for urban homeless (SUH) with tourism minister Ashok panda inaugurating the facility at Baramunda bus terminal.The SUH can accommodate 12 persons. Defence min visits guru It was a pleasant surprise for Prasanta Kumar Patnaik, a retired teacher of IIT Mumbai settled here, on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		I am okay with gaining weight, if my character demands it: Urvashi Sharma Urvashi Sharma has joined the list of Bollywood actors who have been turning to the small screen as judges, hosts or even lead characters in daily shows. I am okay with gaining weight, if my character demands it: Urvashi Sharma Urvashi Sharma has joined the list of Bollywood actors who have been turning to the small screen as judges, hosts or even lead characters in daily shows. Power firm's HR department also gets cops' notice Police have also slapped a notice on human resource (HR) department of the power firm, seeking details of canteen contractors and customers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sidhu in, ex-foe min out in Punjab BJP core team Punjab's largest heroin haul in poll year 2014 With 30 grace marks for class XII, Pappu can't fail in Punjab More Chandigarh News»

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