[wanabidii] News Digest: IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, January 04, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised "security" concerns over the government's decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers. FDI up 27% at $ 27.82 billion in Apr-Oct this fiscal Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country grew by over 27 per cent to $27.82 billion during April-October this fiscal. Gold climbs Rs 200, silver regains Rs 40k-mark Rising for the second straight day, gold prices firmed up by Rs 200 to Rs 28,550 per 10 grams today, driven by a firm global trend and increased buying by local jewellers. More Business News»

		Environment
		Now, all puppies to be sold with micro-chips ​​The new rules, which have been proposed by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change also make it mandatory for the state government to form a state board or society for prevention of cruelty to animals. NGT notice to environment ministry over realty projects The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued notices to the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) and the ministry of urban development (MoUD) on an application challenging a recent notification that exempts real estate projects of all sizes from the process of environment impact assessment (EIA) and prior environmental clearance (EC) before beginning construction. China factories violated anti-smog measures More Environment News»

		World
		China begins first freight train service to London China has begun its first freight train service to London from Yiwu, a famed wholesale market town in the eastern province of Zhejiang, the Xinhua news agency reported. More than 150 inmates escape in Philippine jail raid More than 150 inmates of a southern Philippine jail escaped when suspected Muslim rebels stormed the dilapidated facility in a pre-dawn raid on Wednesday, killing one guard, authorities said. Heavy smog in China, over 150 flights cancelled Heavy smog in large parts of China caused over 150 flights to be cancelled and highways to shut after the New Year holiday. More World News»

		Science
		New imaging technique may help prevent vision loss Scientists have developed a new non-invasive retinal imaging technique that could help prevent the onset of vision loss in diseases like glaucoma - the second leading cause of acquired blindness worldwide. Israeli group develops drug molecule to fight antibiotic resistant diseases A team of researchers from Israel is now working on finding a genetic solution to the ever-increasing menace of antibiotic resistance to a plethora of diseases including tuberculosis and hospital-acquired infections. NASA solar observatory to add leap second to master clock Pan Pan, whose name means “hope” in Chinese was a prolific father, siring many cubs over the years that have gone on to have offspring of their own. On Dec 31, official clocks around the world will add a leap second at 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). More Science News»

		Technology
		India to be world's 3rd assembler of iPhones With the upcoming Bengaluru assembly plant of Apple, India will become only the third country to do the final assembly of iPhones -an indication of how important the country has become for the world's most-valued company. Microsoft set to announce its plans for the car industry Many industry experts consider Google to have made the most progress on the road towards fully autonomous driving, but at this year's CES, Microsoft is revealing its own plans for putting drivers in the passenger seat. Samsung Q4 profit may rise to three-year high: Analysts Samsung Electronics is likely to forecast its best quarterly profit in nearly three years on Friday, analysts said, with robust memory chip sales easing the pain of the costly failure of a flagship smartphone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Schools seeking CBSE affiliation will again need go-ahead from state Govt plans rules to regulate playschools soon National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is ready with guidelines to regulate such private playschools. MP govt to run 'Aaspass Ki Khoj' for students Madhya Pradesh government would impart lessons to students about local festivals, culture, traditions, rituals and beliefs in their respective areas under its proposed "Aaspass Ki Khoj" (search in the vicinity) programme. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		State transport buses discontinued in Vasai-Virar, passengers spill on the streets Passengers came on the streets on Wedneaday after the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) discontinued inter-city bus services in the Vasai- Virar region from January 1. Abu Salem's aid held in builder Amit Patil firing case in Dombivli Istanbul attack: Mortal remains of Abis Rizvi, Khushi Shah reach Mumbai, last rites today More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi fog: 9 int'l, 8 domestic flights delayed US woman's rape: Accused withdraws plea Toilet complex restored, BJP, AAP claim credit More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru molestation: 'I was groped, saw girls crying' My friends and I had made plans for New Year’s Eve. I had imagined an evening of fun and relaxation. But it was such a nightmare that it has left me scarred. My friends tried to protect me, but it happened nevertheless. I was so angry, I could have attacked the person who did this, but it was not one person. It was a mob. Bengaluru molestation: India is not Saudi Arabia, police chief's statement is shocking, insensitive Four years ago in December 2012, a young girl Jyoti Singh became victim of a horrible crime, etched in all our memories as Nirbhaya. That was Delhi and this is now in Bengaluru as many women, instead of experiencing the simple joys of bringing in the New Year, had to face the horror of mass molestation. Bengaluru molesttaion: 'A woman's body belongs only to her' Both molestation and sexual harassment are crimes.It is time we started treating these crimes as crimes and not as naughty behaviour of boys who get “provoked by the clothes women wear“. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Roadside vendors go digital to tide over cash crisis With the Centre's demonetisation drive making a dent in their earnings, roadside vendors in the city are fast joining the cashless economy bandwagon to stay afloat. Meru, autos ride on stir to make profit The ongoing strike by Uber and Ola cab drivers has resulted in revenue gain for Meru Cabs, which has seen a tremendous increase in the number of people reaching out to them over the past four days. Highlight TRS schemes: K Chandrasekhar Rao Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has directed his party MLAs and MLCs to make the best use of the extended session of the assembly and the legislative council. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa death: One more AIADMK man moves Madras HC One more AIADMK member has moved the Madras high court seeking directions to authorities to provide the details of the medical treatment given to former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Income tax officials raid premises of Buhari, ETA groups Income tax investigation wing officials on Wednesday launched searches on the premises of Buhari Group and Gulf-based ETA Group of Companies in Chennai and other places following information on concealment of income by them. Chennai: 'Chinnamma for CM' chorus may mellow More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		High-tech UP dacoit nabbed in Ahmedabad ACB takes fight against corruption to classrooms A citizen goes to an unnamed government office and asks about his file stuck there for a considerable time. The man at the table nonchalantly tells him that there would be no progress without a suitable bribe. Finally, through a peon the citizen agrees to pay - after informing the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Backstories enrich classical triumph In the 2011 edition of Saptak, Pandit Birju Maharaj — the kathak icon whose art is an epic katha by itself — noticed a nail or two on the stage. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Demonetisations hits hard 'Child Gods' of Sangam At a time when cash crunch had made common man suffer for the past around two months, the ‘child gods’, who meet their daily bread and butter by begging on the sandy banks of Sangam, too are facing the brunt. These 4 to 10 years old kids disguise themselves as various Hindu god’s to beg for alms. Traffic cops conduct surprise checks To curb incidences of auto-lifting in posh market areas, a team of police lead by SP (city) Vipin Tada conducted a surprise vehicle checking drive at Civil Lines and high court road, on Tuesday. Normalcy should be restored in Jammu and Kashmir says top seer Shankaracharya Swami Narendranand Saraswati of Kashi Sumer Peeth on Tuesday said governments should focus more on bringing normalcy in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and giving relief to farmers than engaging in vote bank politics. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD to add some star power to its rural poll campaign With just a week left for the nomination filing process of the forthcoming rural polls to begin, the BJD has reportedly finalised a list of 40 star campaigners. From tomorrow, you can visit Raj Bhavan gardens The Raj Bhavan Gardens will be opened to the general public from January 5 to January 22. Villagers make boycott threat People of Maheswarapur village under the newly-created Manikapur gram panchayat in Ganjam district's Khallikote block have threatened to boycott the forthcoming panchayat elections. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Note-ban deaths: Bankers in Bhopal demand compensation Members of All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) and All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) took to streets on Tuesday to press for compensation to the families of bank employees and customers who died while working or standing in queues after demonetisation. Bhopal: Teacher tied up, robbed at home In a plot reminiscent to a Bollywood potboiler, a youth barged inside a house and told a middle-aged woman that cops are behind him and he needs shelter.Before the woman could understand anything, another youth came in. Note ban deaths: Bankers seek compensation for kin Members of All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) and All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) took to streets on Tuesday to press for compensation to the families of bank employees and customers who died while working or standing in queues after demonetisation. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Ayurvedic chemist selling 'afeem' meds raided in Pb 9 months after leaving BSP, Jarnail Nangal quits Cong too, may join Bains bros Former BSP leader Jarnail Nangal resigned from the Congress on Tuesday, saying that his move to the join the party in March 2016 was the "biggest blunder" of his life. 9 injured in acid war between groups in Rajpura, Punjab More Chandigarh News»

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