[wanabidii] News Digest: BSE to auction investment limits for Rs 8,114 crore bonds

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 04, 2016
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		Business
		BSE to auction investment limits for Rs 8,114 crore bonds Leading stock exchange BSE will auction on Tuesday investment limits for overseas investors for the purchase of government debt securities worth Rs 8,114 crore. The auction will be conducted on BSE's e-bidxchange platform from 1530 hours to 1730 hours, after the close of market hours. RBI's new deputy governor Vishwanathan takes charge Reserve Bank of India executive director NS Vishwanathan, who joined the RBI in 1981 and has spent his entire career there, was handling banking regulation and non banking finance companies among other areas as executive director. Corporate bigwigs home in on booming housing finance market While much attention has been focused on new bank licences, some high-profile names are looking to enter a segment that's not attracted as much interest — housing finance. They include Anshu Jain, Jaspal Bindra and Subhash Chandra, all of whom are backing companies seeking mortgage licences. More Business News»

		Environment
		Pacific radiation back near normal after Fukushima Radiation levels across the Pacific Ocean are rapidly returning to normal five years after a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant spewed radioactive gases and liquids into the sea, a study showed on Monday. Convert deserted mining pits into green projects: Parsekar Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday mooted the idea of converting exhausted mining pits into environmental projects. "The deserted mining pits should be converted into hospitality or environmental projects (and) then we will be able to balance the environment," he said. Frequency of cloudburst like incidents rising: Javadekar Expressing grief over the loss of lives in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts, environment minister Prakash Javadekar said the frequency of heavy rains and cloudburst-like incidents are "increasing" due to climate change. More Environment News»

		World
		Muslim woman can now wear headscarf to work in Germany Aqilah Sandhu, a star student at Augsburg University law faculty, began a traineeship with the Bavarian judicial system after completing her state law exams, but was told in a letter that she was not allowed to interrogate witnesses or appear in courtrooms while wearing her headscarf. Putin says he hopes US-Russia ties will get back on track Relations between Moscow and Washington hit a post-Cold War low in 2014 when Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean peninsula and threw its weight behind separatists in eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin, however, has recently sought to seek rapprochement with the United States. More than 200 dead in IS-claimed Baghdad blast: Officials More World News»

		Science
		Juno set for date with Jupiter, Nasa scientists ready Get ready for the biggest space event of the year as NASA's solar-powered Juno spacecraft will end its nearly five-year journey to arrive at Jupiter on Tuesday to study the gas giant like never before. ISRO's century emboldens it to embrace private sector ISRO is opening its doors to the private sector to make not just components but full satellites. This is quite a leap in space by ISRO which has till now endeavoured to fabricate all satellites in-house. ISRO has launched 113 satellites into space since, its first, Rohini in 1980. Thinking 'I can do better' can improve performance: study Telling yourself that you can do better can actually improve your performance at a given task, a new study has claimed. The study examined if one motivational method would be more effective for any specific aspect of a task. The methods tested were self-talk, imagery, and if-then planning. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 7: Nine likely features Apple is expected to introduce two versions of its next iPhone -- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Here’s all that tech grapevine is predicting about Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7S. Flipkart delivery agent replaces iPhones with fakes A 21-year-old BCom graduate working as a Flipkart delivery agent allegedly stole 12 iPhones worth 5 lakh and replaced them with fake products. B Naveen placed the orders using fake addresses in Washermenpet (he is in charge of the delivery area) and took the phones. Government woos tech giant Apple to set up stores in India India has reached out to Apple on renewing its application to set up wholly-owned stores in the country after having been rebuffed the first time round over local-sourcing exemptions that the company had sought, officials said. More Technology News»

		Education
		Is CBSE inflating class XII marks to compete with other boards? ECA trials to begin on July 7: DU's 'tentative schedule' The preliminary trials for admissions into seats in extra-curricular activities (ECA) quota will start on July 7 and continue till July 13, 2016. 67 of 100 top-rankers flock to IIT Bombay IIT-Bombay got the cream of students this year too, with 67 of the top 100 rankers choosing the Powai campus to pursue their BTech. Last year, it was 65. IIT-Delhi retained its second position among the top choices of students, but toppers choosing the institute dropped from 30 to 28 this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Poverty, illiteracy await disadvantaged kids: UNICEF Mumbai, Jul 4 () Poverty, illiteracy and early death await disadvantaged children, according to a UNICEF report. HC refuses to quash rape, molestation case against teacher Mumbai, Jul 4 () The Bombay High Court today refused to quash a case registered against a primary school teacher for allegedly raping and molesting four minor girls, who were his students, after observing that the offence was of a serious nature. Aamir Khan yet to sign Rakesh Sharma biopic? Mumbai, Jul 4 () Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan today declined to comment on whether he has signed the biopic on India's first astronaut Rakesh Sharma. "I have not signed any film yet. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Amitabh Bachchan could be the face of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan New Delhi, Jul 4 () Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan could be the face of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' as the Centre has written to the actor to "lend his voice and person" to the campaign. Housing sales up 7% in Jan-June in 8 cities; unsold stock down New Delhi, Jul 4 () Showing signs of revival, housing sales rose by 7 per cent in the country's eight major cities at 1.35 lakh units during January-June period of this year leading to a decline in unsold inventories, according to real estate consultant Knight Frank India. Panasonic sees 'full-fledged' phone manufacturing in 1-2 yrs New Delhi, Jul 4 () Panasonic India is looking to "fully" manufacture mobile phones in India in next two years, while it banks on robust sales to clock revenues far higher than previously targeted. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mohammed Shami is an ideal bowler for Test matches: Kohli Bengaluru, Jul 4 () Virat Kohli is delighted that a skillful fast bowler like Mohammed Shami is back in the team as he has the ability to hit the "perfect Test match length", which would be necessary for the upcoming tour of West Indies. Kumble admires Kohli's aggression but reminds of a "thin line" Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian cricket team's departure for the West Indies for the four-match Test series, head coach Anil Kumble on Monday admired skipper Virat Kohli's on-field aggression but at the same time reminded the players of a "thin line" which needs to be respected. TeamLease buys ASAP Info Systems for Rs 67 crore Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Leading human resources services firm TeamLease Services Ltd on Monday announced acquiring ASAP Info Systems Ltd for Rs 67 crore through its subsidiary. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Put uniform civil code draft in public domain: Khan Hyderabad, Jul 4 () The Muslim community would accept a uniform civil code if there is a fair discussion of its draft and their issues are addressed, Abid Rasool Khan, Chairman of State Minorities Commission, which serves the twin states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has said. Owaisi has no right to back 'ideologically extreme' people: Petitioner Advocate K. Karuna Sagar, who has lodged a complaint against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remark to provide legal help to five arrested IS suspects, said on Monday that Owaisi has no right to help those who are ideologically extreme. Teen on mission to restore vision of hundreds More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Post-Brexit, banks need understand currency volatility risks' Chennai, July 4 (IANS) Even though Indian commercial banks' shares have moved higher. ignoring Brexit (Britain exiting European Union), the currency volatility risks have to be understood, said US investment banking firm Jefferies in a report. TN parties welcome CBI probe into Rs 570cr haul Techie murder accused brought to Chennai, remanded in judicial custody The accused in the murder of a woman IT employee, arrested last week and hospitalized in Tirunelveli after attempting suicide while being nabbed, was on Monday brought to the city and admitted to a government hospital where a magistrate remanded him in judicial custody. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Sabarmati Riverfront to get a facelift The new major attractions of Sabarmati Riverfront include — Biodiversity Park, Medicine Plant Park, Butterfly Park and Meditation Park Also, the plans to strengthen informal markets would boost the local economy Rail traffic between Ahmedabad-Mumbai disrupted Ahmedabad, July 4 (IANS) As many as 10 trains running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai had to be cancelled on Monday after a goods train derailed near Dahanu in Maharashtra, officials said. Gujarat cops provide financial support to fallen colleague's family More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU cancels CRET of one centre amid unrest Authorities of Allahabad University have decided to cancel the Bishop Jonson test center (near district collectorate) for the combined research entrance test (CRET) as there were reports of mass copying from the center. Besides the Vice-Chancellor would be meeting with aspirants of both PG and research on July 4 and hear their grievances. No end to Allahabad Unievrsity protest saga Student leaders of Allahabad University continued with their protest on the campus for the third day on Wednesday. Protesting student leaders burnt the effigy of AU Vice-Chancellor Prof RL Hangloo and threatened that the proposed meeting of the executive council would be disrupted if their demands are not fulfilled by the administration. Cong protest against traffic jams Congress workers on Wednesday staged a demonstration at Kotwali police station in protest against the closure of Niranjan under bridge by railways at a time when shopping for Eid is at its peak. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Devotional songs replace raunchy numbers for Rath Cutting short the role of Dahukas (a section of non-Brahmin servitors of Jagannath) on the chariots during Rath Yatra has not made them redundant.They are considered no less important than the other servitors. Cop lands in vigilance net for 'taking bribe' Principal of Police Training School (PTS) in Nayagarh Binod Das, an additional SP-ranked officer, was on Sunday arrested on charges of accepting bribe of Rs 75,000 from a subordinate staffer. Musicians salute RD at Raahgiri The old hits of ace Odia composers and legendary R D Burman rent the air during the silver jubilee celebration of Raahgiri on Sunday.Braving the rain, visitors kept trickling in through the day. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		AI to launch Ahd-London-Newark flight, expand aircraft fleet Bhopal, Jul 4 () With an aim to connect more global destinations, leading state-run airline Air India will launch Ahmedabad-London-Newark flight from August 15 and Delhi-Madrid in December, and also plans to expand its fleet size in next four years, a top official said today. Deposit Rs 2L each as fine, Bar Council tells 12 MLAs State Bar Council has ordered 12 MLAs to deposit a fine of Rs 2 lakh each for not getting their bar council registrations cancelled despite working on post of profit. The bar council took a strong view of delay in replies. It's raining relief as monsoon gets active With monsoon becoming active, the state capital woke up to a pleasant Sunday morning with showers lashing its different parts, making it a perfect day for outing. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP MLA should join probe to prove innocence: Cong Chandigarh, Jul 4 () Punjab Congress Legislature Party leader Charanjit Singh Channi today called on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to ask its MLA Naresh Yadav to voluntarily join the probe into the Malerkotla sacrilege incident in which he has been named by one of the accused. AAP MLA Naresh Yadav meets Punjab DGP,says ready to join probe Chandigarh, Jul 4 () AAP MLA Naresh Yadav, who has been booked and summoned in connection with the alleged June 24 Malerkotla sacrilege incident, along with party members today met the Punjab Police chief who assured them of "fair and impartial" probe. Second honour killing in a week: 17-year-old murdered by parents in Sonipat In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was brutally murdered for honor in Matand village of Sonipat, a NCR district of Haryana. Girl was punished for her affair against the wishes of her family. More Chandigarh News»

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