[wanabidii] News Digest: Max Life, Max Fin Services to merge into HDFC Standard Life

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, June 17, 2016
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		Business
		Max Life, Max Fin Services to merge into HDFC Standard Life In the biggest consolidation in the country's private insurance sector, Max Life Insurance and Max Financial Services will merge into HDFC Standard Life Insurance. At present, 49 per cent FDI is allowed in the insurance sector in India. Govt to extend incentives to boost exports: Nirmala Government on Friday said fall in India's exports have been arrested in May and now it is time to extend incentives to boost the overseas shipments. Although the pick up in exports may be slow but the bottoming out has happened, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. Sensex up 189 points in early trade on lower CAD, trade gap BSE Sensex staged a sharp recovery of 189 points to 26,714.26 in early trade on Friday as fresh buying by investors led to widespread gains, driven by lower current account deficit and trade gap for last fiscal. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Maha govt to use plastic waste in building roads Maharashtra government has decided to use plastic waste along with tar in a bid to improve the durability and longevity of asphalt roads and reduce soil pollution. Roads built by using plastic waste along with tar will be of better quality and will also be cheaper. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraq forces retake Fallujah govt HQ: Commanders Iraqi forces retook the main government compound in the centre of the jihadist bastion of Fallujah from the Islamic State group on Friday, top commanders said. The government lost control of Fallujah in 2014, months before IS took second city Mosul and swept across large parts of the country. French govt, hardline union fail to break impasse Talks between France's labour minister and the head of the country's main union on Friday failed to break a deadlock over labour market reforms which have led to months of, sometimes violent, anti-government protests. Obama meets Orlando massacre survivors President Barack Obama on Thursday met survivors of the massacre at an Orlando gay nightclub and relatives of the 49 people killed, and said the United States must act to control gun violence and fight what he called homegrown terrorism. More World News»

		Science
		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. Vet varsity researchers isolate multi-drug resistant molecules from buffaloes Researchers at the Kerala veterinary and animal sciences university have identified antimicrobial peptides as promising molecules to be developed as drugs against multidrug-resistant bacteria. Across the world there is a lot of work happening on developing solutions for drug-resistant bacteria. Nasa wants you to work on Mars More Science News»

		Technology
		7 popular Android apps you should avoid installing Google’s Play Store has frequently received criticism for its less-than-robust approach to filtering unsafe content, and if you’re not careful, you could find yourself being tracked, hacked, or conned. Can Apple think outside the device? So the primary question Apple had to answer at its annual developer conference this week was whether it could expand its worldview. Father's Day: 9 hot gadgets for your dad Father’s Day is just around the corner, and chances are that many of you are still undecided as to what gift(s) to buy for your dad? Not a problem, as we’ve compiled a list of some really cool gadgets that you can gift your father. So read on, choose your pick, and make Father’s day extra special for your dad. 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
		We want to bring ONE Championship to India by 2017 end: Victor The best Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters from Asia can be on their way to India by 2017 end, TOI has learnt. MMA fans all over the country will get a glimpse of top fighters like Ben Askren, Angela Lee, Brandon Vera, Bibiano Fernandes, Shinya Aoki and Roger Gracie battling it out in one of the country’s top indoor stadiums, if ONE Championship CEO Victor Cui is to be believed. Content doesn't matter in Hindi films: Vivek Agnihotri Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who has made films like "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal" and "Buddha in a Traffic Jam", says quality of content will not matter in the Hindi film industry unless it matters to the stars. Punjabi girl Sufi Gulati ready to create buzz in Bollywood Ludhiana girl Sufi Gulati, who has earlier featured in Punjabi film 'Munde Kamaal De', will soon be seen in Bollywood movie 'Luv Ke Funday'. She says she's looking forward to make a mark in Hindi filmdom without running after anyone. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Not scared of probe, attack by AAP and BJP politically motivated: Sheila Dikshit Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit has dismissed allegations of her involvement in a Rs 400 crore scam in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) as ‘politically motivated’. She further said the attack on her by AAP and BJP was timed to coincide with buzz that she would be made Congress’s in-charge for Punjab polls. Over 15.8 mn LTE devices shipped in Q1 in India: Report New Delhi, Jun 17 () Over 15.8 million 4G devices were shipped in the first quarter of 2016, with almost 97.9 per cent being smartphones, research firm CMR today said. Data cards contributed 1.5 per cent while the remaining 0.6 per cent were tablet PCs, CMR said in a report. Modi phenomenon causing sea change in Dalit perception of BJP: Ram Vilas Paswan (IANS Interview) New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) There is a "sea change" in the perception by Dalits, backward class and scheduled tribes in the last two years towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) largely due to the pro-active role taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IBM unveils new initiatives for Indian developers Bengaluru, June 17 (IANS) IBM on Friday launched new global programmes and tools in India to boost developers' skills around Cloud and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT). 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. 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. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		BJP wants to replicate its Assam success in Telangana: Laxman Hyderabad, Jun 17 () BJP would like to replicate its success of Assam Assembly polls in Telangana by expanding its political space and emerging as an alternative to the ruling TRS, state party president K Laxman said today. Global investors eye big stake in GMR Hyderabad airport Debt-laden infrastructure conglomerate GMR is veering towards selling a big stake in its Hyderabad airport. GMR had earlier planned to divest minority shares in the holding company with ownership interests in three airports, including international airports in Delhi and the Philippines. Parents protest against fee hike at Tarnaka school Dozens of angry parents protested outside the Amrita Vidyalayam School in Tarnaka on Wednesday against the fee hike announced by them. Parents later clarified that the protest had not caused any trouble for the students. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Villagers confront Madurai district collector with bags of paddy, complaints The farmers’ grievance redressal day meeting conducted by Madurai district collector K Veera Raghava Rao on Friday turned dramatic as group of villagers barged into the meeting hall at the collectorate with bags of paddy and strew them in front of the collector’s table. DMK wants three of its MLAs to be allowed to speak during debate on Governor's address DMK legislators led by leader of the opposition M K Stalin met Tamil Nadu assembly speaker P Dhanapal and requested him to allow at least three of its MLAs to speak during the debate on Governor's address that will begin on June 20. However, the speaker told them that only two MLAs would be allowed to speak. 65-yr-old dies while watching horror movie In a shocking incident, a 65-year-old man died while watching a horror movie in a cinema theatre in Tiruvannamalai Town on Thursday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gulberg verdict: SIT to approach HC on 'lenient' sentencing Ahmedabad, Jun 17 () Special Investigation Team (SIT) counsel in the 2002 Gulberg massacre case, R C Kodekar today expressed dissatisfaction about court's verdict in the case and announced to approach the High Court, as he felt the sentence was too "lenient". BJP, Cong spar over Gulberg massacre case verdict Ahmedabad, Jun 17 () The Gulberg massacre case verdict today sparked a war of words between BJP and Congress, with both the parties accusing each other of trying to turn the issue into a tool for their own political advantage. Gulbarg massacre: Zakia Jakri wonders why such meagre sentences for convicts More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Chanaura pond gets new lease of life The Chanaura pond sprung back to life with the efforts of the people of Kalani, Mallupur, Kharvai, Sarayaraja, Delhupur, Naubasta, Nanda Ka Purwa and adjoining villages. Supporters for Maurya as BJP CM-face Keshav Prasad Maurya to demand that the party high command declare Maurya as the CM candidate for UP polls. Kashi lacks e-waste management system Regarding the steps being taken in e-waste management, the analyst of Swachha Bharat Mission Sujeet Kumar said that an agency has been given task of door to door collection of wastes from five distinct wards in the city. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NHRC seeks report on healthcare in Odisha after ailing man dies for lack of treatment The rights watchdog notice to the government comes in the wake of a native of Athagarh town of Cuttack district, a home guard, looking for divine intervention for cure of his 24-year-old ailing son because he could not afford his treatment. Infighting may cost BJD dear in panchayat polls As infighting within the ruling BJD has reached its peak, many senior leaders feel it may spell doom for the party's prospects in February next year's panchayat election. They feel, the infighting, that came to the fore in the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) by-election results where the Congress defeated the BJD, is only the tip of the iceberg. Congress raises Nabakalebara fiasco, stages protest in Puri The Congress on Thursday took potshots at the state government for not taking to task those responsible for the 'Bramha Paribartan' (soul transfer) fiasco during Nabakalebara. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Quota in promotion: MP govt forms cabinet panel The Madhya Pradesh government, on Thursday, formed a committee to frame guidelines for reservation in promotion of SCs and STs.This is in the wake of chief minister . Platoon commander booked in dowry case A platoon commander has been booked for bigamy and dowry harassment. Pressure of studying makes 13-year-old hang self A 13-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging self from shower rod in a bathroom on Wednesday night. No suicide note was recovered from the spot, but it came to light that she remained tense due to pressure of studies. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Addicts' kin book buses for Udta show With the courts clearing the release of drug-crime thriller “Udta Punjab“ on Friday, families of reforming drug addicts and farmer groups have hired buses and tractors for the first day's show. Admission to engineering, architecture institutes from June 25 The process of admission to six engineering and architecture institutes of Chandigarh and Hoshiarpur will start from June 25 under joint admissions for the 2016-17 session. Arms license holders to deposit weapons ahead of PM visit More Chandigarh News»

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