[wanabidii] News Digest: Jan Dhan deposits stabilise; get Rs 1,487 crore in 7 days

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		Business
		Jan Dhan deposits stabilise; get Rs 1,487 crore in 7 days The big surge in deposits into Jan Dhan accounts after the demonetisation seems to be stabilising now as just Rs 1,487 crore has been parked in them over 7 days to November 30, as against Rs 8,283 crore in the previous week. RBI chief may cut rate by 0.25% in policy review on Wednesday Reserve Bank governor Urjit Patel, in his first policy as RBI Governor, in October reduced the repo rate (short term lending rate) by 0.25% to 6.25%. This will be the second policy which will be based on recommendations of the Monetary Policy Committee. India crosses $300 billion FDI milestone India crossed the $300 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) milestone between April 2000 and September 2016, firmly establishing its credentials as a safe investment destination in the world. India received $101.76 billion from Mauritius between April 2000 and September 2016. More Business News»

		Environment
		Greenpeace hails SC's nod to Centre's plan to check pollution Greenpeace India emphasized that air pollution is not restricted to Delhi and the national capital region. "The graded response system in Delhi is a very important milestone indeed, but we still have miles to go in order to let the country breathe," it said. 4 major world cities pledge to eliminate diesel vehicles Mexico City has joined with Paris, Madrid and Athens in committing to eliminating diesel vehicles from their cities by 2025.The agreement was announced at the C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico's capital late Thursday. Scientists from UK, India meet to investigate air pollution A team of Indian and UK scientists have teamed up to help young researchers better understand the causes, sources, effects of pollution in both countries and work together to develop mitigation strategies to tackle it. More Environment News»

		World
		'Leave or die': Syrian army tells rebels in eastern Aleppo Syria's army says it is offering rebel fighters in besieged eastern Aleppo an opportunity to leave the city with their lives. Army spokesman Brig General Samir Suleiman said those who choose to stay will face "inevitable death." Cuban President Raul Castro vows to defend Fidel's revolution Cuban President Raul Castro has pledged to uphold his brother Fidel's socialist revolution at a massive rally in honour of the communist icon. Thousands of flag-waving supporters recited the oath with Raul Castro at the Revolution Plaza of Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of Fidel's guerrilla struggle. Upto 40 feared dead in California warehouse fire More World News»

		Science
		Buzz Aldrin gets visit from NASA after polar evacuation Aldrin, 86, was visiting Antarctica as a tourist when he fell ill this week. He was flown to Christchurch from McMurdo Station, a U.S. research center on the Antarctic coast 'Homelessness makes people vulnerable to mental,health issues' Magnetic brain stimulation can bring back 'lost' memories More Science News»

		Technology
		Scared of online transactions? Here's how to take your first step If you are one of the digi-sceptics, don't be alarmed: There are ways and means to limit the damage in the online world, even if your worst fears come true. Android virus hits millions: 8 things to know Here's all you need to know about the big fraud exploiting Google Play Store. Morgan Stanley-managed mutual fund cuts Flipkart valuation to $5.5 billion A mutual fund managed by Morgan Stanley has sharply cut the value of its shares in India's largest e-tailer for the fourth time over a period of a year, valuing the company at $5.5 billion. More Technology News»

		Education
		ISC exams from Feb 6, ICSE from Feb 27 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the exam timetable for the class XII (ISC) and class X (ICSE) examination to be held in 2017. Only 177 PhDs in entrepreneurship in last 16 years: Study Despite government's efforts to promote entrepreneurship, doctoral research on the subject is yet to pick up in Indian universities as only 177 PhDs have been awarded in it compared to 20,271 in social sciences during last 16 years, says a study. India's first Confucius classroom to come up in Kolkata Approved by the Chinese government, this will be the first Confucius classroom in India, where 10-15 teachers from China will be joining as faculty. Classes will start from middle of next year and will have the capacity to take around 800 students by the end of 2017. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Pedalling across the planet Eight years ago, Michael Schademan quit his job as a cook, withdrew his life savings and set out to cycle around the world. He shares his experience. Bombay gym takes BMC to High Court to protect its land Soon, Malwani cuisine on trains crossing Sindhudurg More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Police seize 1.71 lakh driving licences in a year Fog engulfs Delhi; disrupts rail, air traffic Foggy conditions hit operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport and delayed several Delhi-bound trains. 50% drop in tax collection likely: Manish Sisodia More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rs 71 lakh in new currency seized in Karnataka KANNADA LIT FEST - 'Writers can do better without being biased' Arif Raja, the winnner of the Kendra Sahitya Academy's Yuva Puraskara in 2012 for his collection of poems 'Jangama Fakiran Jolige', believes New Age media will be the biggest platform for young and unknown writers in future and they don't have to be at the mercy of publishers to reach readers. Citizens fear Aadhaar details may be misused The scene is replicated in Pai Lay out, east Bengaluru, where digital printing shops are filling up forms for Rs 150 along with photocopies of documents. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabadi band to open for the guitar god Jeff Loomis Tiger 'superhighway' reaches dead end in Telangana Jyeshtha has been a regular in the Kagaznagar-Sirpur forest area for the past year or so. Chandrababu Naidu extends olive branch to Telangana CM KCR Participating in an investment summit in New Delhi, Naidu said he enjoyed 'good relations' with Chandrasekhar Rao and knew his former colleague's mind. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		DMK prez Karunanidhi pays homage to Ko Si Mani A day after former DMK minister Ko Si Mani died in Kumbakonam, party president M Karunanidhi on Saturday paid rich tributes to his late party colleague, recalling his ground work in the undivided Thanjavur district. Smart manufacturing will disrupt SMEs, say experts Release results of laboratory assistants exam: Anbumani More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Maximise your standing in (bank) queue time With demonetization gripping the entire country, one has to make sure that while their cash needs are met, they make the most of this time as well. BRTS' appealing plan for hassle-free ride Mahesh Shah will reveal name of one big fish, says his chartered accountant Sethna claimed that though Shah had the choice of splitting the disclosure using multiple IDS (Income Declaration Scheme) forms, as he would then only need to pay the tax instalments in smaller amounts, he chose to declare it all in one-go on a single form. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		More ticket booking counters to ease Magh Mela rush Prices fluctuate, buying staples is tough Mob locks bank employees, block highway More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Girl critical after canine attack, PIL filed Two days after stray dogs mauled a four-year-old child to death in Puri, a four-year-old girl of Banarpal block in Angul district was severely injured after being attacked by a dog on Saturday. Berhampur University students boycott classes over hostel security Students of Berhampur University on Saturday boycotted classes and staged a dharna in front of the administrative building pressing for their 18-point charter of demands. CM Naveen Patnaik unveils audio books, special tools for the disabled Chief minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled audio books for visually challenged students of different ages on the ocassion of International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Saturday, More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Indore-Patna train tragedy survivors wait for relief For Indore-Patna Express train accident survivors, it's a double whammy.They lost their kith and kin in a ghastly mishap near Kanpur. Horse trade gallops with old notes here Over 100 horses of Indian breed have been put up for sale by traders from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan at the fair -held for the first time in Panthpiplai village. Beneficiaries convention to observe 11 years of Chouhan as CM Around seven lakh persons from across the state are expected to reach here to participate in the State-Level Public Welfare Scheme Training Convention organized at Jamboori Maidan on Sunday. The function is being held as part of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s completion of 11 years tenure. Chouhan, who is suffering from viral fever is expected to address the convention. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Report ignored, Khemka tweets: Hunky-dory for the corrupt Amid the Narendra Modi government's war against black money, Haryana's whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka has tweeted that his two reports on land scams in the state are gathering dust, adding that “all is hunky-dory for the corrupt“. Dons online & offline Days after three Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) ultras and a murder suspect, Devi Singh, escaped from the high security Model Burail Jail in January, 2004, intelligence sleuths were taken aback by a book found from the residential quarters of deputy jail superintendent Ved Mittal Gill, located inside the jail premises. The book, Great Escapes by Australian writer Paul Brickhill, was an insider account of the mass escape of inmates from the German prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft III in 1944. Gill and six others had been charged with providing logistics and other support to runaway convicts Jagtar Singh Hawara, Jagtar Singh Tara, Paramjeet Singh Bheora and Devi Singh. Admn treads cautiously on 'Sarbat Khalsa' The Punjab government is waiting court verdict on holding of informal 'Sarbat Khalsa' on December 8 at Talwandi Sabo town of Bathinda district.The matter is listed before the Punjab and Haryana high court for December 5. More Chandigarh News»

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