[wanabidii] News Digest: Rupee declines 10 paise against dollar

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, July 08, 2016
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		Business
		Rupee declines 10 paise against dollar The rupee depreciated 10 paise to 67.49 against the US dollar at the forex market on Friday due to increased demand for the American currency from importers amid foreign fund outflows. Weakness of the US dollar against major world currencies, however, capped the rupee's losses, dealers said. Sensex sinks 110 points in early trade, Nifty below 8,300 All eyes are on the release of a key US jobs report later in the day, which made investors wait and watch. The 30-share index fell 110 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 27,092 after rising to 27,295 at the outset. Tata Steel to hold board meet today on UK sale More Business News»

		Environment
		Environment Min moots 'Sun, cycle, saving' mantra Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Friday termed cycling as the "best mode" of transport for short distances and urged the people to adopt it, especially for the health benefits. Air pollution hampers bees' ability to forage Air pollutants interact with and break down plant-emitted scent molecules, which insect pollinators such as bees use to locate needed food, says a new study. Over 29 per cent of India's land degrading More Environment News»

		World
		Japanese detention centre inmates on hunger strike Fourteen inmates in a Japanese immigration detention centre are on hunger strike over "inhumane conditions" including poor medical care, drawing fresh attention to the country's detention system. The hunger strike was launched after their applications for provisional release was rejected. Clinton leads Trump by 9 points: Survey Hillary Clinton has a lead of nine points over her Republican rival Donald Trump with roughly four-in-ten voters saying it is difficult to choose between them because neither would make a good US president, according to a latest survey by a nonpartisan American think tank. Shootings of black men symptomatic of racial disparities: Obama Citing statistics that showed black people were far more likely to be arrested and shot by police, US President Barack Obama said African-Americans are 30 per cent more likely than whites to be pulled over. "And that hurts. And that should trouble all of us," Obama said. More World News»

		Science
		First-ever water clouds outside Solar System found on brown dwarf Astronomers have found clouds of water or water ice for the first time outside the solar system. Using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, UC Santa Cruz scientists observed the clouds on a brown dwarf located just 7.2 light years from Earth. Why chronic pain risk is transmitted from parents to kids Genetics, effects on early development and social learning are some of the factors that contribute to the risk of chronic pain being transmitted from parents to children, a new study has found. It identified five "plausible mechanisms" to explain the transmission of chronic disease risk from parent to child. Three astronauts blast off for International Space Station in upgraded Soyuz spacecraft Three astronauts blasted off into the early morning sky in an upgraded Soyuz spacecraft from Russia's Baikonur cosmodrome on Thursday, heading towards the International Space Station."All is well on board!" said mission control in comments relayed by NASA TV. More Science News»

		Technology
		6 Android apps to help you get the best jobs Almost all of us switch job(s) at some point of our careers, as that’s important for professional growth. Ringing Bells Elegance first impressions Ringing Bells, the Indian tech company about which nobody knew until it showcased the world’s cheapest smartphone, the Freedom 251, earlier this year, seems to be on full throttle. Notion Ink launches 2-in-1 tablet Able 10 in India The Windows 10 running Notion Ink Able 10 tablet features a 10.1-inch IPS display of 1280x800 resolution, and is powered by a quad core Intel Cherry Trail processor. More Technology News»

		Education
		MHRD embarks on search for new MANIT director Union ministry of human resource and development (MHRD) has kicked off the process to appoint new director of Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT). Making their mark: Top shooters gun for seats in Delhi University CRY campaign to address issues related to children's education An NGO working with underprivileged children, CRY on Thursday announced the launch of a campaign, 'School the Spark', to address issues related to children's education. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Emraan Hashmi felt guilty for son's cancer Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, who has penned his struggle around his son Ayan's cancer treatment in a book, says there was a time when he and his wife felt guilty that their son had to battle the disease. BMC doing ad hoc road repairs, using sub-standard material: HC Mumbai, Jul 8 () Observing that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is conducting repair work of potholes in the city in an ad hoc manner, the Bombay High Court today said the civic body seems to be using sub-standard material due to which potholes keep cropping up. BJP cheated us: Mete on non-inclusion in Fadnavis ministry Mumbai, Jul 8 () Shiv Sangram leader and president of Shivaji Memorial Project Committee, Vinayak Mete, today accused BJP of "cheating" him and alleged that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis did not keep his promise of making him a minister. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Crorepati count rises to 72 in council of ministers New Delhi, Jul 8 () With the latest expansion of the Union Council of Ministers, the total number of crorepatis there has risen to 72, while the number of those with declared criminal cases is up at 24, a study said today. Delhi Police frustrated with Centre's orders to target us: AAP With another one of their MLAs getting booked on charges of misbehaving with a woman, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday continued their tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the Delhi Police was under precise orders from the Centre to target the Hockey colts aim to earn valuable exposure from EurAsia Cup (Preview) New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With an eye to the World Cup in Lucknow later this year, the Indian junior men's hockey team will look to gaining valuable exposure of playing on the big stage at the EurAsia Cup in Russia where they take on Dinamo Stroitel on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		If neglected, Chilika lake can be swallowed by the sea Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Chilika lake, India's largest on the east coast in Odisha, will become part of the Bay of Bengal unless there is a "scientific intervention" to save it, a leading geologist has warned. Karnataka CM orders probe into police officer's suicide Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Friday ordered an inquiry into the unnatural death of Deputy Superintendent of Police M.K. Ganapathy, 51, who allegedly committed suicide on Thursday at Madikeri in Kodagu district, 270 km from here. Heavy rains continue in Karnataka Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Heavy rains will continue in coastal and central parts of Karnataka for the next 24 hours, the Met office said on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Praja Pratighatana naxals held on charge of extortion The police arrested two activists of the CPI (ML) Praja Pratighatana of the Chndra Pullareddy faction on Monday while allegedly indulging in extorting money from Alapati Vijayambika Prasad, a city-based businessman and brother of TDP former MLA. Satya Sai fest beckons youth The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India (SSSSO India) and Sathya Sai International Organisation (SSIO) - a multi cultural spiritual service Organisation, today announced that the 1st Satya Sai World Youth Festival will be held from 12th to 14th July 2016 at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. Digvijaya Singh questions double standards on ties with Zakir Naik Facing flak from BJP for sharing the stage with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik who is in the midst of a controversy for his 'hate speech' reportedly inspiring one of the five militants involved in the recent terror attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 0830 HRS IST: Chennai, July 8 () Rainfall occurred at most places over Coastal Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Kerala, at many places over south interior Karnataka, at a few places over North interior Karnataka, and at one or two places over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Cuckoldry fear in males drives demand for DNA parental tests The parental DNA test has become a part of the menu of tests street corner labs have been increasingly offering, especially in urban areas of the state, in the last five years. TN bus driver receives head injury while saving passengers More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ethical hacking: Mahisagar takes lead in imparting training Even as hacking is considered offence in the rule books, cops often turn to ethical in emergency situations. Now, Mahisagar is taking a lead in imparting training on ethical pick up and start of unattended or locked vehicles, when caught up in life and death situation or when there is no other way out to save lives of people in emergency situation. Sedition case: Hardik Patel granted bail, can't enter Gujarat for six months Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel was granted bail on Friday by the Gujarat High Court in both the sedition cases against him. However one of the conditions of the bail was that he will not be permitted to enter Gujarat for the next six months. 9 illegal Bangladesh nationals detained A team of city police's Special Operations Group (SOG) caught nine persons, natives of Bangladesh, near Pirana toll booth on Wednesday night. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Women pick car pool over public transport More and more working women in Sangam city are opting for car pool system to make their commute easier. Senior cops to turn friends, guides, philosophers for kids HC seeks state's reply from CS Hearing a writ petition filed by Dr Dhirendra Singh, a division bench comprising Justice Arun Tandon and Justice AK Mishra fixed July 22 as the next date of hearing. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD might draw up rural poll blueprint at July 10 meet The ruling BJD is all set to chalk out its strategy at the party's state executive meeting here on July 10 keeping in mind the panchayat polls in February next year. Gundicha Temple comes alive with devotees thronging chariots Unfazed by the death of a devotee following Wednesday's reported stampede during Rath Yatra, a large number of pilgrims turned up on Thursday and tugged the chariots to Gundicha Temple here with elan. Lord's raths don't roll at Marada On Wednesday Rath Yatra was celebrated in Jagannath temples across the state, but not at Marada in Ganjam district.There is no deity in the 300-year-old temple. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP rains: Helicopters pressed in for help Bhopal, Jul 8 () With rains continuing to lash almost the entire Madhya Pradesh, many parts of the state have been inundated and helicopters are carrying out sorties to provide succour to the flood-hit people in Rewa and Satna districts. Passion crime: Kingpin used FB to blackmail A day after a first year nursing student, who was kidnapped on July 1 and murdered in Mandideep, police on Thursday said that prime accused, who is absconding, has three Facebook accounts in different names. Burglars on prowl, three thefts in 24 hrs Three incidents of theft, including two at government houses, were reported in the city on Wednesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Holy cow! From banquets to cinema to food, tax them all! 2,100 at the time of booking a banquet hall for a function.Besides, it wants 50% donations diverted from government-managed temples to protect cows. Lightning kills 7 bovines in Manali Seven buffaloes were killed by lightning strikes in a jungle above Bhanara village of Manali late on Tuesday night, said sources. However, the owner of the buffaloes got to know about this only on Wednesday morning. Muslim Jats want to be part of court battle, move HC over reservation Muslim Jats, who were given reservation in government jobs and educational insitutions by the Haryana government under the newly-created BC (C) category, have moved the Punjab and Haryana high court defending the government's decision. More Chandigarh News»

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