[wanabidii] News Digest: Can the Apple cash machine keep chugging?

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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		Business
		Can the Apple cash machine keep chugging? Apple has enviable figures as far as market capitalization figures are concerned and is reportedly on the way for major acquisitions. But, it has not come up with any path breaking innovation in the recent past which might make its shares unattractive. IndiGo, TruJet to add more wings to UDAN scheme IndiGo, the country’s largest airline by market share, has announced plans to induct 50 smaller aircraft for regional routes, giving a major boost to the government’s ‘UDAN’ initiative to boost regional connectivity. US court rules in favour of Zydus Cadila in patent case Zydus Cadila said it has received a favourable judgement from a US federal court in a patent infringement case paving the way for company to launch its generic product in the American market. The court has said proposed that the generic version of Lialda does not infringe a US Patent More Business News»

		Environment
		China's President Xi says to uphold global climate deal Antarctic ice sheet stable since warmer times: Study India's green car plan prioritises electric vehicles over hybrids Other suggestions in the blueprint include incentivising the use of electric cars as taxis by lowering taxes, interest rates on loans for purchases and electricity tariffs for fleet operators, and lowering duties on makers of such fleet cars. More Environment News»

		World
		Pope to canonize two Fatima children a century after visions Moon's rise to power in South Korea causes worries, hopes abroad It might be North Korea, which sees Moon as an advocate of a softer approach to ridding the North of nuclear weapons. This in turn could set off alarms in a more conservative Washington. Beijing, meanwhile, likely hopes to win big concessions from Moon, and Tokyo worries he'll upset a delicate arrangement meant to settle the two countries' difficult past. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		India may miss TB eradication target: Study India may not be able to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025 as targeted by the government. Cases of drug resistant TB are expected to rise in four high burden countries of India, the Philippines, Russia, and South Africa between 2000 and 2040, a Lancet study shows. India to pump Rs 10,000 crore in Deep Sea Mission The mission intends to harness the ocean's resources in a 'responsible way' and could turn out to be a transformative step for the prosperity and security of the nation. Why Pepe the Frog meme was killed off The creator of Pepe the Frog has killed off his popular character after it was hijacked by white supremacists. Matt Furie previously joined with civil rights groups in an attempt to rescue the cartoon frog from use by the alt-right, but he has now killed off Pepe in a one-page cartoon strip. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple sends media invites for WWDC 2017 Apple has started sending out media invites for this year's edition of its annual developers conference, Worldwide Developers Conference 2017 (WWDC 2017). The invite confirms plan of the Cupertino gaint holding keynote on June 5 at 10 am (Pacific Time). How porn has been secretly behind the rise of the internet and other technologies Everyone knows about porn's prevalence, but few realize its true power. While putting together my new book "The Sex Effect" - which examines hidden relationships between sex and culture - I was surprised by how many technologies have been adopted by the masses because of pornography. My last India visit changed my views: Oracle CEO Safra Catz For years, when every major global technology company CEO thought it necessary to make business visits to India, Oracle's then CEO Larry Ellison gave it a miss. More Technology News»

		Education
		Himachal Pradesh announces class 10th result HPBOSE Result 2017: The students can check their Himachal Pradesh Board 12th Result 2017 online through the official website or from the "KNOW YOUR RESULT" tab given below. Applications invited for NCC special entry scheme Applications for the NCC special entry scheme can now be made online on www.careerairforce.nic.in. Nagaland announces class 12 Board results Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has declared the class 12 Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination Result 2017 on the official website of the board. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		After Shiv Sena's inspection of Mumbai drains, BJP does the same ISKCON Mayapur devotees celebrate Narsimha Chaturdashi The devotees of ISKCON Mayapur celebrated Narsimha Chaturdashi, the divine appearance day of Lord Narsimha Deva in the temple on Tuesday, May 9. 3 youth rescued from drowning at Aksa beach in Mumbai A 25 year old lifeguard attached to the Mumbai Fire Brigade rescued three persons at Aksa beach today morning that were on the verge of drowning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Fire breaks out in Antriksh Bhawan at KG Marg A fire broke in Antriksh Bhawan at Kasturba Gandhi Marg on Wednesday morning. ACB files 3 FIRs over road, drainage contracts; Arvind Kejriwal's dead kin's firm named It is not clear if the FIRs name Kejriwal, but they do mention the names of one Ms Pawan Kumar, Ms Kamal Singh and Renu Construction as accused, ACB officials said. A lookalike machine cannot be compared to our EVMs, says EC EC sources said AAP's claim was similar to previous attempts to use unsecured and privately manufactured machines to allegedly demonstrate that EVMs were vulnerable to manipulation. The claims could not be substantiated during a formal opportunity offered by EC to prove the claims on its machines. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		A house-warming party that soldiered for a cause Usually, a house-warming ceremony involves friends and relatives savouring meals, gifts and a few compliments. But a family in Puttur Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district decided to look beyond the norms to make this occasion special for the Army. This gentleman grows his own coffee. Right here in Bengaluru The businessman has been growing coffee in the face of scorching summers or water scarcity. “Bengaluru is 900mt above sea level and the land can be utilised for coffee. But one needs to grow it properly in the shade,” he explains. Patala Ganga project now under chief secy's review More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Families borrow money to meet mounting bills Another woman rushed to Gandhi hospital Rash driving case sparks group clash More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Spurned man who murdered teacher hangs himself in jail 35 MLAs likely to switch sides soon, claims OPS group Falling ceilings, dry water taps at Omandurar hospital More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad tops Gujarat in gang-rape cases Ahmedabad district tops the state in terms of number of gang rapes. Going by the figures of the last five years, Ahmedabad registered 17 cases of gangrape followed by 14 in Surat district. Ahmedabad also leads in the number of wanted persons in such cases. Cat neutered in open for minister's viewing in Bhuj A cat stirred up a controversy when it was operated in the open, just for public viewing. The animal was also put on display and even ‘made to pose’ for a photograph alongside state agriculture minister and local MLA. The operation was performed at the Animal Husbandry department’s stall at a Krishi Mahotsav in Bhuj. Ahmedabad records 42.4 C Surendranagar Hottest Town At 44.3 C More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Triple talaq violates Constitution, says High Court Referring to the practice of triple talaq, the Allahabad high court has observed that under Muslim law, marriage is a contract and a contract cannot be rescinded unilaterally. Varsity to adopt 'summer hostel' model on campus Preparations are on in full swing to turn three hostels of the Allahabad University (AU) into 'summer hostels'. Youth wing of SP, BJP join hands against Allahabad University administrtaion The youth wing of Samajwadi Party and BJP have come on the same platform against the administration of Allahabad University and vice-chancellor RL Hangloo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Pangi joins BJP, says BJD has drifted away from Biju's vision Former Koraput MP Jayaram Pangi, who was suspended by the BJD a month-and-a-half ago, joined the BJP on Tuesday, providing a major boost to the saffron party's consolidation of tribal support in the state. BJD strongholds target of BJP The BJP plans to hit the BJD hard where it hurts the most. Naveen Patnaik corrects tweet on Bahubali gaffe Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday owned up the mistake in his tweeter @Naveen_Odisha handle by posting the correct one after TOI carried a news item. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Summer brings city's fitness freaks out in the open Bhopal mornings are turning to be pleasant than ever with beautiful sunrise pleasing the eyes and mild summer winds soothing the body. Making the best of these mornings, Bhopalis are opting for outdoor workout regimes over being cooped up in an air-conditioned gymnasium. Summer brings city's fitness freaks out in the open Bhopal mornings are turning to be pleasant than ever with beautiful sunrise pleasing the eyes and mild summer winds soothing the body. Making the best of these mornings, Bhopalis are opting for outdoor workout regimes over being cooped up in an air-conditioned gymnasium. MP board helpline receives over 27,000 distress calls in 3 months More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Raghuram Rao Akkinepally is new Niper director Raghuram is a faculty member at the department of pharmacy at Kakatiya University, Telangana.Presently, professor U S N Murty, the director of Niper in Guwahati, is the officiating director. Pepsu Road Transport Corporation to resume night services to Delhi, Ambala Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) has decided to resume night services on a few routes, including the Patiala-Delhi route. Employee provident fund for Punjabi University contract staff siphoned off After scams involving fake salary certificates and inflated bills for answer sheets, irregularities in provident fund payments have come to the fore at Punjabi University in Patiala. The employee provident fund money of 950 contract staff has been siphoned off. More Chandigarh News»

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