[wanabidii] News Digest: Sky is the limit for investments in India: Jaitley

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		Saturday, June 25, 2016
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		Business
		Sky is the limit for investments in India: Jaitley Sky is the limit for investments in India and its economic growth is sustainable because it has a lot of distance to cover, finance minister Arun Jaitley said. "It (growth) is sustainable for the reason that India has lot of distance in terms of economic growth to cover," Jaitley said. Gold slips from 26-month high, down Rs 485  Gold prices fell from 26-month high by plunging Rs 485 to Rs 30,400 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Saturday on considerable fall in demand from jewellers at prevailing higher levels amid profit-selling by stockists, even as the metal strengthened overseas. World stocks tumble as Britain votes for EU exit More Business News»

		Environment
		Experts demand more effort to save coral reefs Draft policy proposes measures to tackle human-animal conflict In view of rising incidents of human-animal conflict, the new draft national forest policy has proposed a host of measures including taking up habitat enrichment, provision of adequate compensation for people affected by wildlife and establishment of rescue centres to treat animals. NHAI to use solid waste from Ghazipur for Delhi-Meerut E-way The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to utilise the solid waste from Ghazipur in construction of Delhi-Meerut Expressway to curb pollution. This will be in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions for use of waste in a productive way. More Environment News»

		World
		France presses for quick EU divorce with Britain France's foreign minister called on Saturday for the European Union to move ahead quickly to seal the terms of a British exit from the bloc, arguing that the other 27 members needed to give the EU new purpose or else risk populism taking hold. Iceland set to elects new president post-Panama crisis Iceland is expected to elect a political newcomer as president on Saturday with polls predicting a landslide victory for Gudni Johannesson, a history professor. Johannesson decided to run for the post after the "Panama" leak implicated several politicians, including the PM who was forced to resign. US military to lift transgender ban: Media More World News»

		Science
		Volcanoes go quiet before they erupt: Study Periods of seismic quiet occur immediately before volcanic eruptions and can thus be used to forecast an impending eruption. When dormant volcanoes are about to erupt, they show some predictive characteristics - gas escapes through the vent, or the surrounding ground starts to deform. 'Super' Grand Canyon on Pluto's moon Charon Pluto's largest moon Charon is home to an unusual canyon system that's far longer and deeper than the Grand Canyon on the Earth, a new image taken by NASA's New Horizon probe has revealed. Gazing at your smartphone in dark may cause 'blindness' Using your device just before sleep may lead to a condition called transient smartphone blindness, say doctors who reported a case of two women in the UK suffering from temporary vision impairment in one eye after looking at a bright cellphone screen in a dark room. More Science News»

		Technology
		9 reasons why your Wi-Fi is so slow, and how to fix it Wi-Fi is the way of the world now. It’s the invisible friend that comforts us, allows us to binge on Netflix in bed, and equips us to work from anywhere at any time. WhatsApp for iOS may get two new features Instant messaging app WhatsApp will reportedly be soon rolling out some new features for users of Apple's mobile operating system iOS. iBall CompBook Excelance review: As cheap as it gets! We spent some time with the world's cheapest Windows laptop, the iBall CompBook Excelance, and here is our review. More Technology News»

		Education
		NEET-II to be held on July 24: CBSE NIT fee hiked to Rs 1.25 lakh from Rs 70000 per annum AU conducts PG entrance amid rumours of paper leak Amid rumors that the general awareness questions being asked at the entrance test of postgraduate admission test (PGAT-2016), Allahabad University conducted entrance test for all the courses taught on the campus, on Friday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Vasai bridge connecting east and west is open for motorists Ten days after the Vasai Ambadi bridge connecting east and west was opened by the public and later shut for vehicles, it has now been officially inaugurated. Vasai man who kidnapped and married a minor girl held in UP A 22-year-old tailor from Vasai has been arrested from Gorakpur in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping, sexually abusing and marrying a minor girl by showing her as an adult. 'LASIK should not be done for cosmetic purposes only' Laser vision correction procedures estimated around two lakh in the country, are growing at a steady pace, with many being done purely for cosmetic reasons. But that should not be the sole purpose of these surgeries, says Dr Steven Schallhorn, an ophthalmologist who pioneered the use of LASIK surgery within the US Navy. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP shielding Mohaniya using 'emergency': Congress Taking a strong exception to Dinesh Mohaniya for allegedly misbehaving with a group of women who had gone to him to complain about water crisis, the Congress on Saturday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was comparing the arrest to an 'emergency-like' situation and using it Another MLA arrested, AAP accuses Centre of witch hunting New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) As Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Dinesh Mohaniya was whisked away by police in the midst of a press conference, the AAP accused the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "witch hunting". Defence Ministry nod to buy 145 ultra light howitzers from US New Delhi, Jun 25 () The Defence Ministry today paved the way for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers, worth about USD 750 million, from the US and also approved bulk production of 18 Dhanush artillery guns, the first acquisition of such weapon systems by the Army in three decades since the Bofors More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Heavy rainfall forecast in Karnataka as monsoon advances Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur in Karnataka on Saturday and Sunday as the southwest monsoon advanced into the interior areas of the state on favourable conditions, the Met office said. Wives thrash cabbie after he says yes to third marriage High Court notice to in-charge VC, registrar of Visvesvaraya Technological University The Karnataka high court on Friday ordered a notice to Dr V Sridhar, in-charge vice-chancellor of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi in response to a contempt petition. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana CM promises justice to farmers hit by project Hyderabad, June 25 (IANS) Bowing to growing protest by farmers and opposition parties, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced that farmers going to be affected by Mallanna Sagar irrigation project will be paid compensation in the manner being sought by them. Andhra Pradesh CM shows mercy: Rs 30L for baby's liver treatment Moved by the plight of an eight-month-old toddler suffering from liver ailment since birth, the Chandrababu Naidu government on Friday announced that it would foot bill for her liver transplantation. AP defies ban, continues to issue transfer orders On June 10, the state government issued orders (GO.No.102) lifting the ban on transfer of employees.The ban was relaxed only for 10 days and it was reimposed on June 20. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TNCC chief Elangovan tenders resignation Chennai, Jun 25 () Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President E V K S Elangovan has tendered his resignation owning moral responsibility for the poor performance of the party in the last month's Assembly elections. Chennai's shutterbug makes rare sighting of a black panther June 5 is a date that Chennai-based wildlife photographer Balaji Loganathan will remember: It was when he sighted a rare black panther in the forests of Kabini in Karnataka. Infosys techie stabbed to death at Chennai station, cops release suspect's footage A 24-year-old woman software engineer was hacked to death by an unidentified man at Nungambakkam Railway Station on Friday morning even as aghast commuters looked on. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Conman arrested for duping traders from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan of Rs 1.5 crores Couple comes to blows at Gujarat High Court A couple that came to blows in Gujarat High Court premises in the presence of their two-andhalf- year-old daughter was taken to the Sola police station after they failed to curb their aggressive behaviour. Protect people from land mafia, bootleggers: Gujarat CM Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel addressed citizens' complaints under the Swagat Online initiative on Friday and instructed officials to protect people from bootleggers and land mafia. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		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. Only 4/10 wear helmets While the state Cabinet has given its nod to making helmets compulsory for pillion riders as well, a survey by traffic police has revealed that only four out of 10 two-wheeler riders wear helmets. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rajnath seeks action over attack on ministers' convoy in Odisha Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asked Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to take appropriate action against the persons involved in the attack on the convoy of two central ministers. Union Ministers' convoy attack: BJP urges Governor to act Bhubaneswar, Jun 25 () BJP today alleged that attack on the convoy of two Union ministers at Bargarh took place in the presence and "active collaboration" of the police and local administration and urged Governor S C Jamir to direct the state government to conduct an independent probe and bring the Attack on Gangwar: Rajnath tells Odisha CM to act Home minister Rajnath on Saturday told Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik to take appropriate action in connection with the attack on Union ministers Santosh Gangwar and Niranjan Jyoti at Bargarh town in western Odisha on Friday, the office of the home minister said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dancer Shakti Mohan gears up to mentor on a reality dance show She is known for her dance moves and sizzling item numbers. On her recent visit to the city, Shakti Mohan was all praise for Bhopal’s lakes and serene environment. Dancer Shakti Mohan gears up to mentor on a reality dance show She is known for her dance moves and sizzling item numbers. On her recent visit to the city, Shakti Mohan was all praise for Bhopal’s lakes and serene environment. Tipsy woman pours boiling oil on hubby in Balaghat district (170) More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Panjab University to hold two yoga training sessions every day Short course on aircraft performance concludes at PEC No ration subsidy if toilets not built, warns Bhiwani admn In a move which may invite controversy, Bhiwani district administration has warned to stop subsidized ration supplies to those families which fail to build toilets in their houses by September 1. More Chandigarh News»

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