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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, July 01, 2016
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		Business
		Manufacturing growth at three-month high in June Manufacturing in India registered a significant uptrend and hit a three-month high in June, backed by a stronger increase in new business orders, while subdued inflationary pressure may prompt RBI to reduce key policy rate, a monthly survey said. Silver futures tops 45k per kg level Silver reclaimed Rs 45,000 per kg mark with prices shooting up by Rs 1,232 to Rs 45,581 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators raised their bets, driven by a positive global trend. Silver added as much as 1.8 per cent to US$ 19.04 an ounce in Singapore, the highest since September 2014. Sensex rises over 200 points on foreign inflows More Business News»

		Environment
		Signs of 'healing' ozone layer over Antarctic: Study The hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic has begun to shrink, signaling good news for the environment decades after an international accord to phase out certain pollutants, researchers said on Thursday. The study found that the ozone hole had shrunk by 1.5 million square miles Year after Cecil outrage, African lions still vulnerable The death of Cecil at a Zimbabwe park raised lions' profile on the "conservation radar", but most substantive steps in lion conservation since then have been directed against trophy hunting rather than bigger problems like depleting numbers and human encroachment. Impact of climate change on animals in Himalayas The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has launched a long-term monitoring studies in five Himalayan states including Himachal Pradesh to document the impact of climate change on animal biodiversity. It has already found that a number of diseases occurred in the past ten years. More Environment News»

		World
		Syrian warplane crashes near Damascus, rebels seize pilot A Syrian warplane crashed northeast of Damascus on Friday and its pilot was captured by rebels in the area, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Insurgents said the plane had been shot down, but did not say what weaponry was used. Malaysia, China, Australia to discuss MH370 search Government ministers from Malaysia, Australia and China will meet in Kuala Lumpur on July 19 to discuss the future of the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. An underwater search operation for the aircraft, which disappeared two years ago, is under way. No new licence for online gambling in Philippines The Philippines' gaming regulator said on Friday it will temporarily stop processing licence applications for e-bingo parlours and gaming cafes after the country's new president said at his first cabinet meeting that "online gambling must stop". More World News»

		Science
		Nasa's Juno spacecraft enters Jupiter's magnetic field Nasa's Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft has entered the planet's magnetosphere, where the movement of particles in space is controlled by what is going on inside Jupiter. Juno is on course to swing into orbit around Jupiter on July 4. Journey to Jupiter: Nasa spacecraft nears planet rendezvous Jupiter takes center stage with the arrival next week of Nasa's solar-powered Juno spacecraft built to peek through its thick, swirling clouds and map the planet from the inside out. Malaria vaccine loses effectiveness over several years: Study An experimental vaccine against malaria is known to weaken over time and is only about four per cent effective over a seven-year span, researchers said. Malaria killed more than 4 lakh people worldwide in 2015, with most deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and most among children under five. More Science News»

		Technology
		8 things you didn't know you can do on your Android phone Xiaomi Mi Max (3GB) review: Great price, but not for all The Xiaomi Mi Max boasts of a compact form factor, metal body, fingerprint scanner, long battery life along with regular phone features, which are absent in most budget Android tablets.At a price of Rs 14,999 the Mi Max seems to offer good value and those looking at using it as a primary phone will need some serious getting-used to. Here is our full review. Asus ROG GL552VW laptop review: Poor man's Alienware 15 We tested the recently launched powerful Asus ROG GL552VW gaming laptop for a few days and here's our review. More Technology News»

		Education
		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. Education panel's rift with govt gets wider, chief's talk cancelled Delhi university admissions: Cutoffs high, BCom soars at Ramjas College More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HDFC Bank aims to double SME book in four years Mumbai, Jun 30 () Private sector lender HDFC Bank is targeting to double SME loan portfolio over the next four years by using digital technology and deepening its network to more non-metros areas. Alembic Pharma up 5% post USFDA inspection of units Mumbai, Jun 30 () Shares of Alembic Pharmaceuticals rose by nearly 5 per cent today as the company's two API facilities at Panelav, Gujarat, have been "successfully inspected" by USFDA. The stock ended the day with a gain of 4.87 per cent at Rs 573.60 on BSE. During the day, it surged 8. 'Rustom': The re-invention of Akshay Kumar Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) For my money and time, Akshay Kumar is the finest star-actor package in Bollywood. Whether lifting the inspiring "Airlift" to another level with his performance or fooling around in "Housefull 3" -- Akshay is the epitome of sparkling spontaneity. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Antonio German, Josue Currais Prieto return to Kerala Blasters New Delhi, Jul 1 () Kerala Blasters announced today that Antonio German and Josué Currais Prieto will return to play for the team in the upcoming edition of Indian Super League 2016. Gurpreet makes Indian football history, plays in Europa League New Delhi, Jul 1 () Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's ground-breaking journey through uncharted territory reached the most important milestone as he became the first Indian footballer to play for the first team in the top-flight Europa League. Digital India on way to connect rural people: Industry leaders New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Technology will be the main enabler of access to quality education, healthcare and financial services in empowering people in non-urban and rural areas and Digital India is slowly but steadily connecting rural India with the mainstream, industry leaders said on Friday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mphasis announces digital accessibility chair for specially abled at IIM-B Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) Leading IT company Mphasis on Friday announced Mphasis Chair for Digital Accessibility and Inclusion in partnership with Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B), aimed at universal accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwD). Heart attack management programme in Karnataka rural hospitals coming For all those who live in rural Karnataka and have to worry about reaching a hospital quickly during an emergency like heart attack, there is good news. Karnataka would soon get a heart attack management program which would act as a first aid grid to all rural patients, enabling them access to the basic treatment within a very short period of time. We will get to learn a lot from Kumble, says 'fan' Vijay Bengaluru, June 30 () India opening batsman Murali Vijay is a big fan of newly appointed head coach Anil Kumble and says the players have got a golden opportunity to learn from the great leg-spinner. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Jumatul Vida' prayers pass off peacefully in Hyderabad Hyderabad, July 1 (IANS) Muslims in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh offered prayers to mark 'Jumatul Vida' or last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid tight security measures. These Hyderabadi stars love their haleem These Hyderabadi stars love their haleem Telangana: 8,000 court, judicial dept employees go on strike Hyderabad, Jul 1 () Pledging solidarity with the agitating judges in Telangana, around 8,000 employees working in various courts and other judicial departments across the state today went on an indefinite strike, paralysing the functioning of courts. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu protests Andhra's plant to raise check dam height Chennai, July 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa on Friday lodged a strong protest with her Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu for raising the height of check dam across Palar river in his state's Chittoor district. HC upholds life sentence of man who murdered SI Chennai, June 29 () The Madras High Court today upheld the life sentence awarded by a lower court to a man who murdered a traffic Sub Inspector in January 2013 after he intervened to stop a fight here and directed Tamil Nadu government to pay Rs three lakh to the next of kin of his family. Swathi's family confident that culprit will be arrested soon Chennai, Jun 28 () A day after the probe into the murder of a 24 year-old IT professional was transferred to the city police, the family today expressed confidence that the culprit will be brought to justice soon. "We have much confidence in Chennai Police. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Guj minister threatens to sue recruitment scam accused Ahmedabad, Jul 1 () Gujarat Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama has threatened to sue Kalyansinh Champavat, the prime accused in the Talathi (revenue officer) recruitment scam, who recently alleged that the former was involved in the scam. Guj HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots Ahmedabad, Jun 28 () Overturning a trial court judgement, the Gujarat High Court has convicted seven persons for murder in a 2002 post-Godhra riots case in Viramgam town in the district. Guj govt to study financial implications of 7th Pay Commission Ahmedabad, Jun 29 () Gujarat government today said it would have to incur an extra burden of Rs 6000 crore per year if it were to apply the Seventh Pay Commission even as state employees union sought immediate implementation of the award. 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
		Centre asks Odisha to auction some mining blocks at earliest Bhubaneswar, Jun 30 () Noting that there has been delay in auction of mines in Odisha, the Centre today asked the state government to take steps for putting 7-8 blocks on auction as early as possible. Naveen dismisses comedian from BJD Bhubaneswar, Jun 29 () The ruling BJD today dismissed Tatwa Prakash Satpathy alias Papu Pom Pom from the party in wake of statewide agitation demanding arrest of the comedian,who has been accused in a casting couch case. Private engineering colleges may find few takers As counselling for admissions to engineering institutes of the state begins on Friday, the private colleges are fearing a rerun of last year when a number of seats remained vacant. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cobra bites boy, teenager critical With advent of rainy season, cases of snake bite from the city and neighbouring district have been reported. Sibling blood thirst shocks Berasia Police initially suspected the involvement of someone close to the family and the probe following the recovery of Mukul's body pointed towards his younger brother, a minor. Top cop Sinh gets colonial farewell Lal Parade ground came alive on Thursday when Madhya Pradesh police personnel gathered to put up a ceremonial parade, with speech and traditional send-off, to bid farewell to director general of police Surendra Sinh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		E-stamps to be introduced in Haryana Chandigarh, Jun 28 () With an aim to make justice delivery system in Haryana paperless and hassle-free, the state cabinet today approved a proposal to amend 'Court Fees Act' to introduce e-Stamps which will facilitate online payment mechanism for court fee. Haryana land scam: Extended inquiry time for fair probe, says M.L. Khattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that he extended the tenure of the S.N. Dhingra Commission of enquiry so that it could look in to all the aspects thoroughly. CII to help states on ease of doing business Chandigarh, Jun 28 () CII Chairperson Northern Region Rumjhum Chatterjee today said the industry body will work closely with state governments to help them improve the ranking in Ease of Doing Business during current fiscal. More Chandigarh News»

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