[wanabidii] News Digest: ICAI asks its members not to criticise demonetisation

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, December 10, 2016
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		Business
		ICAI asks its members not to criticise demonetisation The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has issued an advisory, asking its members not to criticise demonetisation. The members have been strictly advised not to indulge in any nefarious act and not subvert the intentions of the government in any possible way. China to launch yuan's direct trading with 7 more currencies China will launch direct trading of yuan with seven more currencies on its inter-bank foreign exchange market from next week, according to the country's foreign exchange trade system. The direct trading is expected to lower exchange costs and facilitate bilateral trade and investment. Luxury sales dive up to 70% as cash crunch bites brands Sales staff of a luxury carmaker in Mumbai were visibly flustered. Sales were down by nearly 70% in November compared to October, hit by the government's demonetisation move. Pep talks have replaced early morning sales meetings at the company's dealerships. More Business News»

		Environment
		China opens probe into slaughter of rare sea turtle Authorities in southern China have opened an investigation into the slaughter and sale of a protected leatherback sea turtle by local fishermen, media reported. The case caught notice after circulation of a cellphone video showed the turtle being sliced and sold in southern Guangdong province. Canada reaches carbon agreement with provinces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that his government and the majority of Canada's provinces had come to an agreement on a national carbon pricing plan. Trudeau hopes to impose a national carbon tax that would rise to $50 Canadian (US$38) a ton by 2022. Male panda who fathered twins dies in Vienna More Environment News»

		World
		China says opposed to unilateral sanctions on North Korea China remains opposed to unilateral sanctions against North Korea taken without the approval of the UN Security Council, the country's chief negotiator on the North's nuclear program was quoted Saturday as saying. US Senate backs stop-gap spending bill With less than hour to spare, the Senate late Friday backed legislation averting a government shutdown as coal-state Democrats retreated on long-term health care benefits for retired miners but promised a renewed fight for the working class next year. At least 43,000 homeless after Aceh quake At least 43,000 people have been displaced by the powerful earthquake that hit Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said on Saturday, as the government and aid agencies pooled efforts to meet the basic survival needs of shaken communities. More World News»

		Science
		Defective 'protein factory' behind aggressive form of leukemia Scientists have identified a defect in the ribosome, the protein factory of the cell in 20 to 40 per cent of the patients with multiple myeloma - a type of leukemia. These patients have a poorer prognosis than patients with intact ribosomes, the researchers said. Japan launches 'space junk' collector The cargo ship is also carrying other materials for the ISS including batteries and drinking water for the astronauts living there. The capsule - called Kounotori, or white stork - contains nearly 5 tons of food, water and other supplies for the station's solar power system. John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies at 95 Glenn, the last surviving member of the original seven American "Right Stuff" Mercury astronauts, died at the James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University in Columbus. Glenn was credited with reviving US pride after the Soviet Union's early domination of manned space exploration. More Science News»

		Technology
		Here's how Airtel, Idea and BSNL are countering Reliance Jio's free voice calls offer Telecom companies have started making voice free across major plans as they try to match Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio which kick-started the trend. These are the 'most popular' iPhone apps of 2016 Apple has published its annual list of most popular apps of the year. The list has apps that dominated the company's App Store during the year 2016 across categories in India. So, over to the year 2016's 'most popular' iPhone apps ... Samsung Galaxy S8 to sport 'wrap-around' display: Report It seems Samsung is planning a fully bezel-free display for its upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone. According to a report by Bloomberg, the South Korean tech giant will likely ditch the traditional physical Home button in favour of a virtual one. More Technology News»

		Education
		Oxford University Press launches new integrated learning solution Aligned to the CBSE curriculum, “Oxford Advantage” includes content both in print and digital mediums. It also focuses heavily on the teacher community by helping them maintain an ascending learning curve of professional development and training workshops. Delhi Government streamlines admission process for Class VI More firms but fewer offers at IITs this year At IIT-Bombay, the number of students picked by leading finance and consulting firms has reduced; it has shrunk from 16 to 13 as in the case with Goldman Sachs or nine to four from consulting firm BCG. Meanwhile, students across IITs have received more offers from the analytics sector. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Man stuffs body in suitcase, walks 2.6 km to dispose it of The Government Railway Police found the woman’s body along the tracks in the western suburb of Kandivali. The body was found to have scratch marks on the chest, and did not have any other injury marks that could have been sustained during a fall or a mishap. Crawford Market biz down to a trickle month after demonetisation, traders cling on to hope Woman loses finger to rusty net at Titwala More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Metro set to end coach mismatch After Axis Bank, lens on other banks in Chandni Chowk Arvind Kejriwal confronts LG, says DCW member-secretary will stay More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		After a prolonged battle, Sidda the elephant succumbs to injuries The 35-year-old pachyderm, Sidda, laid low by a foot injury, died in the early hours of Friday after a protracted 102-day battle for survival. The elephant was injured after it strayed out of the Bannerghatta National Park in August. I-T staff complain of workload, want posts filled Snowed under an increasing workload after demonetization, income tax employees of Karnataka and Goa region have urged the Centre to increase manpower in the I-T department by filling up vacancies. Beating DeMo: A booking app for Kannada movies Kannada movie goers in Bengaluru may now book tickets online, paying much cheaper prices as singlescreen theatres in the city are planning to come together to launch their own online ticket booking platform, on the lines of BookMyShow. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad building collapse: Death toll rises to 11 It took nearly 36 hours for the rescue workers to clear the debris. The victims were construction workers and their family members who were sleeping in cellar when the building collapsed. Crowd goes berserk in Tolichowki after SBI branch fails to give cash Dawood's 4 aides to be prosecuted More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN keen to revive e-way project only if conditions are met by Centre 280 persons died of 'shock' over Jayalalithaa's demise so far: AIADMK The AIADMK headquarters released the list containing the names of those who died of "shock" after Jayalalithaa's demise. The party condoled their death and announced a welfare fund of Rs three lakh each to families of the deceased. Chennai tax evasion: IT seizes Rs 24 crore cash in new currency notes in Vellore Income Tax officials on Friday night seized Rs 24 crore in Rs 2,000 denomination notes from a van in Vellore. With this amount, the total seizure in the case has gone up to Rs 166 crore. The fresh seizure was made by the IT sleuths from a Tata Ace van. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		PM appeals Gujarat BJP to train people in using digital modes of financial transactions The car which hit 35 year Ramesh Dangi, killed on the spot identified Posing as IT sleuth- youth dupes Angadia firm owner of Rs 1.20 lakh More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC reprieve for Varanasi businessman termed as land mafia The Allahabad high court on Friday directed the inspector general of police of Varanasi to conduct an inquiry into identification of a businessman as land mafia by former SP (Crime) of Varanasi. PCS (Prelims) 2016: HC orders re-evaluation of all answer scripts The Allahabad high court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over discrepancies in the multiple choice question papers of PCS (Preliminay) Examination-2016 No headway: With no ILS in place, flight delays continue In the absence of an instrument landing system (ILS) at Bamrauli airport, flight operations continue to be disrupted in the Sangam City. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Number of migrant labourers from Odisha rise three-fold in 10 years 3 killed, 8 missing as boat capsizes in Odisha's Chilika lake Odisha Ponzi scam: CBI grills BJD MP Rabindra Jena Jena is in the eye of storm for his allegedly availing financial benefits from Seashore Group. This was second time BJD's Balasore MP Rabindra Jena faced CBI interrogation as the central probe agency had questioned him in January last year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sexual abuse: Education dept shielding warden, cry NGOs during Vidhan Sabha committee inspection Uneven parkings at Bhopal railway station damaging vehicles Spent over Rs 9 lakhs, but Vidhan Sabha WCD committee never took any cognizance between 2014-16 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		International bicycling event concludes CRPF troop withdrawn from Mirchpur Six years after a fight over the barking of a dog claimed two lives of Dalits in Mirchpur village of district Hisar, the Central government on Friday has withdrawn troops of paramilitary forces. 12 teachers, driver killed in collision off Fazilka Thirteen people, including five women, were killed in a head-on collision between a jeep and a truck due to poor visibility as a result of the dense fog, near Chandmari village, 9 km from here, on Friday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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