[wanabidii] News Digest: Indian economy remains a bright spot in global landscape

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, February 23, 2017
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		Business
		Indian economy remains a bright spot in global landscape The Indian economy is growing strongly and remains a bright spot in the global landscape despite temporary setback due to demonetisation, a senior IMF official has said. Rupee gains 5 paise against dollar in early trade The rupee strengthened by 5 paise to 66.91 against the dollar in early trade on Thursday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks amid a higher opening in the domestic equity market. Why GST promises might not be all that rosy The states seem to have gotten their way and will continue with the old ‘permit raj’ system, undermining one the biggest gains of GST. More Business News»

		Environment
		US-born panda Bao Bao lands in China An American-born panda started settling into her new home on Thursday in southwest China. Bao Bao was born at the National Zoo in Washington to panda parents on loan from China. Under an agreement between China and the US, such panda cubs must be returned to China before they are 4 years old. Health ministry to study deaths due to pollution soon "There is a speciality in India. We are less influenced by things which are Indian and more by those coming from outside. There are many serious institutions in India, NGOs, govt organisations which do research on this issue. And a proud country always trusts in its own data," he said. Scientists find new miniature frog species in India The researchers, who spent five years exploring the lush Western Ghats mountains, said the tiny amphibians were there in abundance but had likely been overlooked because of their size. They also found three other species of night frogs, according to the report in the PeerJ medical sciences journal. More Environment News»

		World
		Aware of US carrier in South China Sea: China Friction between the United States and China over trade and territory under US President Donald Trump have increased concern that the South China Sea could become a flashpoint. Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance The Trump administration has ended federal protections for transgender students that instructed schools to allow them to use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identities. Kim autopsy 'illegal and immoral': N Korean state media Pyongyang's state media on Thursday blasted Malaysia for an "illegal & immoral" autopsy on a man believed be the half-brother of North Korea's leader. Malaysia has not released the corpse "under the absurd pretext" that it needs a DNA sample from the dead man's family. More World News»

		Science
		Blood ties not harsh conditions lead to cooperation among birds: Study In a galaxy far, far away: Why the Trappist-1 solar system has scientists excited 7 Earth-size planets found orbiting star, may hold life The planets circle tightly around a dim dwarf star called Trappist-1, barely the size of Jupiter. Three are in the so-called habitable zone, the area around a star where water and, possibly life, might exist. The others are right on the doorstep. More Science News»

		Technology
		HP introduces 'Omen' gaming laptops and desktops range in India HP today unveiled its ‘Omen by HP’ gaming laptop and desktop portfolio for the Indian gaming market. Apple Watch Series 3 may sport 'new touchscreen' According to the report, the supplier of the G/F (glass-film) touch solution will be Taiwan-based General Interface Solution or Hong Kong-based Biel Crystal Manufactory. Samsung Galaxy S8 leaked in live images, Apps Edge interface and more seen One of the leaked live shots show the complete front-facing panel with on-screen navigation buttons of Galaxy S8 (or the Galaxy S8+). More Technology News»

		Education
		As law colleges mushroom, concern over quality of advocates being churned out A list of law colleges across the country prepared by the Bar Council of India shows that UP has the largest number of 350 law colleges, and one of its little known universities, Shri Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University in Kanpur, has 88 colleges affiliated to it awarding law degrees. Delhi govt to launch mobile app for school management bodies By next year, centralised admissions for nursery More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BMC election results 2017: BJP makes big gains in Mumbai Even as Shiv Sena has turned out as the single largest party in the BMC, BJP is clear winner as the party has grown exponentially by almost 150% and has bagged 80 seats up from the current 31 seats. BMC election 2017: Sena, BJP supporters clash in Mumbai The supporters of Shiv Sena and BJP today clashed after some Sena activists burst firecrackers outside the BJP office at Dadar in Central Mumbai as trends for the BMC polls started pouring-in, police said. Sanjay Nirupam offers to quit over Congress's poor show in BMC poll Nirupam said he has spoken to the party's central leadership and offered to resign for the poor show in the civic polls. The Congress leader said he tried his best for the party in the two years of his tenure as city unit chief. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ramjas protests: Cops call for strict action, VC advocates moderation 'Azad Kashmir', among slogans chanted at Delhi University protests yesterday New top cop revives 'chowkidari' system More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru: H1N1 is back, with three deaths till date Doctors across the city have still not pressed the panic button, but a large number of cases in two consecutive months have become a cause of concern and data predicts that the worst is yet to come for 2017. Government's dilly-dallying on reserve tag for Kappatagudda raises doubt The fight for 17,872.248 hectares of forest land in Kappatagudda has been pegged by most conservationists as a key battleground between conservation and development, with unanswered questions over withdrawal of the conservation reserve tag to the forest land in Gadag district. This Sunday, Bengaluru will walk for good health Walking can mean different things to different people - it can be a leisurely stroll, a time to introspect and be alone with one's thoughts or a path to fitness. No matter what the reason, walking for 30 minutes or even less is a healthy way of living. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HC doubts credentials of firm that faults Swiss Challenge Israel conducts roadshows in Hyderabad to woo tourists to its shores February heat: Brisk business for juice vendors More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa did not want her hospital photo released: Apollo Hospitals to Madras high court No move to transfer Sasikala from Bengaluru to Chennai, Dinakaran says AIADMK wing wants statues of Jayalalithaa AIADMK's women's wing, which met in Chennai on Wednesday, passed several resolutions including one seeking a special postage stamp to mark the 69th birthday of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa on February 24, and for statues of her to be erected in Chennai and at all district headquarters. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Couple celebrates 25th wedding anniversary at a cemetery Unruly scenes in Gujarat assembly over farmer suicide Unruly scenes were witnessed in the Gujarat state assembly after three Congress MLAs manhandled BJP MLAs over farmer suicide issue. Hollywood parents-to-be share cutesy posts online These Hollywood celeb couples have choosen super cool ways to announce their special news with their fans. Here's taking a look: More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		BJP betting on Modi wave to open its a/c? As Allahabad goes to elections today, the Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on Modi wave to open its account in the district and dent the prospects of rivals like Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party in the state assembly polls. In the 2012 assembly polls, the saffron party had failed to register a win in any of the 12 seats in Allahabad district. Candidates spend time with party workers After spending weeks with the public, campaigning for themselves, contestants dedicated their last 24 hours to party workers and held meetings with them. Big guns fire in Allahabad, but where is Mayawati? Exactly halfway through the seven-phase elections in UP, and there's still no perceptible wave for any party or combine. With no clear frontrunner in sight, the game remains open. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Crime Branch asks police to expedite left-wing extremism cases Alarmed by sluggish probe and poor convictions into cases relating to left-wing extremism (LWE), the state Crime Branch has asked the Naxal-affected districts to create a databank of such cases and appoint dedicated officers to pursue the progress of investigations. Key factors, which influenced Odisha rural polls outcome The five-phase panchayat election came to a close on Tuesday. Though the BJD emerged as the most voted party maintaining its lead, the BJP’s strong inroads across the state have made the regional party nervous. Career counselling cell in Berhampur University Berhampur University has decided to set up a career councelling cell to help its students land jobs soon after college. The state government has sanctioned Rs 12.50 lakh to the university to start the cell from this financial year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		India will protect Indian interest in H1B visas, says VK Singh Now, Mohasa village panchayat turns against cola plant Protest leaves Bhopal gridlocked More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Don't take support of Rampal's followers, Arya Samaj body tells Jats Arya Samaj leaders have cautioned Jat organizations against association with arrested preacher Rampal's supporters. Moga youth shot dead near Canada court He was born and brought up in Canada.Satkar was in the business of installing close circuit television (CCTV) cameras.His father is also working in Canada. Heroin worth five crore seized near border in Ferozepur The Border Security Force (BSF) seized 1kg heroin and a Pakistani SIM card near Dona Telu Mal border outpost in Ferozepur sector on Tuesday night. More Chandigarh News»

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