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		Wednesday, May 03, 2017
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		Business
		SBI Life Q4 net up 31% at Rs 336 crore SBI Life Insurance reported 31 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 336 crore in the fourth quarter of 2016-17. The private insurer's net stood at Rs 256 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. Jet Airways to launch Chennai-Paris flights Jet Airways announced that it would launch direct flights from Chennai to Paris and Bengaluru to Amsterdam starting October 29. The airline has opened a five-day sale of tickets for the Paris flight at an all-inclusive introductory fare of Rs 33,999 for economy and Rs 1,29,000 for premier class Sensex slips 26 points; pharma, metal stocks fall Market benchmark sensex erased its early gains to end marginally lower at 29,894.80 on Wednesday amid a sell-off in pharma and metal counters. More Business News»

		Environment
		Three-year plan to let Delhi breathe Underlining air pollution as a serious problem, the government's think tank Niti Aayog in its latest action agenda has come out with a five-point remedy, including higher taxes on petrol or diesel, higher parking fees and shutting down coal-based power plants in a phased manner, to deal with the menace within three years. AAP govt asks schools to install air purifiers "The ambient air quality of Delhi needs to be improved. In view of the gravity of harm to human health due to inferior ambient air quality, schools should take action to install air filters as per need," a communication sent to schools on Friday reads. Leopard rescued from 60-feet-deep well in Madhya Pradesh More Environment News»

		World
		North Korea confirms latest detention of US citizen North Korea on Wednesday confirmed the detention of another American citizen for alleged acts of hostility aimed at overthrowing the country. China to launch own encyclopaedia to rival Wikipedia China plans to launch its own online encyclopaedia next year, hoping to build a "cultural Great Wall" that can rival Wikipedia as a go-to information source for Chinese Internet users who Beijing fears are being corrupted by foreign influences. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Chinese scientists take quantum leap in computing Chinese scientists have built the world's first quantum computing machine that goes beyond the early conventional or classical computers, paving way to the realisation of quantum computing. 'Exercise-in-a-pill' to boost fitness developed Scientists have developed a new drug that can mimic the beneficial effects of exercise and could boost fitness in diabetics and older adults. The rewards of aerobic exercise have long been out of reach for the elderly, obese or otherwise mobility-limited. GSLV Mark III launch: Why ISRO's biggest challenge will be at the end of this month After developing GSLV Mark III’s semi-cryogenic engine, India will be able to put 6-7 tonne class of satellites into orbit, avoiding expensive overseas facilities. More Science News»

		Technology
		RCom, Aircel merger faces 'Chinese hurdle' Aircel had sourced equipment from Chinese vendors such as Huawei and ZTE, which are backed by loans from the Chinese banks like CDB. Here's what Apple didn't get right about iPhone 7 demand, according to CEO Tim Cook Apple sold fewer iPhones than expected in the first three months of the year, but that bare statistic hides an important bright spot for the company. Apple reports modest earnings' growth, iPhone sales see small dip YoY Apple on Tuesday reported a rise in quarterly profits but its shares took a hit from slow-growing revenues and weaker iPhone sales ahead of a 10-year-anniversary model on the horizon. More Technology News»

		Education
		Demand for quality education grows as schools mushroom In a short period of time, many educational institutions have come up across the twin cities, but residents say the focus should be on quality and not quantity. Now, CBSE to hold Central Teacher Eligibility Test only once a year 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala to get IT training A total of 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala will soon get specific training in Information Technology as part of the state government's general education rejuvenation mission'. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CBI arrests Mumbai I-T Commissioner on graft charges The CBI has arrested an income tax commissioner and five others in connection with an alleged bribe of over Rs 19 lakh taken to favour a major corporate group. The sources said the case pertains to over Rs 19 lakh allegedly taken as bribe by the Commissioner. Vinod Tawde: State has no power to punish pvt schools There is a reason why parents crying hoarse about exorbitant and arbitrary fee hikes in private schools have been going around in circles. Admitting to a limited role for the state, Education Minister Vinod Tawde confessed that the state government had no authority over private educational institutions affiliated to central boards."The State government has very little power to punish schools, especially since these complaints have been received against CBSE and ICSE schools," Tawde told Mirror on Tuesday. Photographer on a road trip offers free picture for a hug On his road trip through America, journalist-turned-photographer Nitesh Square plans to take his social mission of spreading happiness forward Nitesh Square sure knows how to befriend strangers. He goes on trips and requests people to give him hugs; in return, he gifts them a free picture clicked by him on the spot. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Is AAP's public unity a cloak for bitter infighting? The unity in AAP may be just for public consumption, as some sources within the party suggest that the infighting is far from over. Timesofindia.com has reliably learnt that today was viewed as many within the party as a beginning of a fight to establish parallel centres of power in AAP UGC-NET result likely on May 10, CBSE issues answer keys The results of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) 2017 is likely to be declared on May 10, 2017. The results have been delayed by around three months this year. Speculation rife Kumar Vishwas may quit AAP Vishwas also said he would be taking "a decision" on Tuesday night, setting off speculation that he was thinking of quitting the party. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Women, kids can use hotel toilets in Bengaluru Bengaluru’s restaurant owners have voluntarily decided to follow in the footsteps of their counterparts in south Delhi by opening their toilets to women and children who need to go. Teacher's presence of mind saves lives At least nine people, including three women and two children, travelling in a private bus from Bengaluru to Mundaragi of Gadag district had a miraculous escape after the bus they were travelling in was completed burnt down due to a suspected short circuit near Hallageri village in Koppal. Waste of energy BBMP signed a deal to start a waste-to-energy plant at Mandur, but the project is yet to generate even a single unit of energy. When garbage started oozing out of the city’s pores, and the stink made international headlines, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) entered into a pact with a private firm to generate power out of garbage. Eager to demonstrate its technique, the BBMP sanctioned land and pumped in funds too. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telugu TV actor Pradeep Kumar commits suicide A 29-year-old TV artist working in Telugu serials allegedly committed suicide at his house in Alkapuri colony here, police said today. Tug of war over office space at Haj House It's a tug of war over office space at the Haj House that has now broken out within agencies of the Telangana State Minorities Welfare Department. Digvijaya Singh should face action for tweet: D Srinivas Senior TRS leader D Srinivas on Tuesday said that he hoped the state government would take action against Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his comments about the state police luring Muslim youth to join ISIS. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rowdy detained under Goondas Act in TN The Vellore police have detained a 27-year-old rowdy, Kuppan (alias) Sathish Kumar of Thottapalayam, under the Goondas Act. Woman police inspector commits suicide in TN A woman police inspector working with railway police in Trichy committed suicide at her parents’ house in Sivaganga district on Wednesday. Jet Airways to launch Chennai-Paris flights Jet Airways announced that it would launch direct flights from Chennai to Paris and Bengaluru to Amsterdam starting October 29. The airline has opened a five-day sale of tickets for the Paris flight at an all-inclusive introductory fare of Rs 33,999 for economy and Rs 1,29,000 for premier class More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Now, police verification is just a matter of hours Are you applying for a government job? Chances are you’ll have to undergo a police verification, which could take days even months. However, the long wait will soon come to an end as Gujarat Police has adopted information technology to make life easy for themselves and the citizens. Slum Millionaires send taxmen on a wild Goose chase Some of the largest cash deposits in banks during demonetisation were made by ‘slum dwellers’. This came out during the field surveys done by the officers of Income Tax department post demonetisation. This Ratan becomes 'anmol' overnight A 20-year-old has kicked his job as a security guard to follow his dream of singing after his song video that went viral has made him an overnight sensation. Ratan who has no formal training in music renders a Gujarati folk song in the almost two-minute video. The video recorded on a cellphone in an industrial warehouse in Bavla where he worked as a guard has since attracted 6,100 likes and 4,000 retweets from a single tweet. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AIMIM wants Allahabad abattoirs opened All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Mulimeen (AIMIM) leaders staged a demonstration at the Collectorate on Tuesday, demanding that the two slaughterhouses that were closed be reopened. The party claimed that hundreds of people were rendered joblesss and the Muslim community was compelled to live without buffalo meat ever since the two abattoirs were shut down. 'Asthma could hit even before birth' There are around three lakh people in Sangam city who are suffering from Asthma.Doctors at MLN Medical College on Tuesday revealed the statistics and said it was an auto-immune disease and had a genetic predisposition. Administration ropes in akharas for preparation The district administration held a meeting with representatives of the 13 akharas of the country to prepare the blueprint for Ardh Kumbh 2019. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Nine Dongria Kondh girls clear HSC examination Nine girls from the Dongria Kondh, a particularly vulnerable tribal group, residing in Rayagada district have cleared the matriculation examination, the results of which were declared last week. Floating hospital for Malkangiri The Malkangiri administration launched a mobile health unit on Tuesday in an effort to provide better healthcare facilities to over 20,000 villagers in 151 villages of the cut-off area situated across the Balimela reservoir. 'PM Modi effect' catches Odisha leaders' fancy Politicians are on overdrive to connect with the people emotionally. Perception found to be key in age of social media. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		From wheelchair to English Channel challenge If you can’t walk, swim, is this fighter’s motto. And swimming against the tide, the wheelchair-bound Satendra Singh is hurling himself into the English Channel challenge. Bhopal to get three 5-star hotels The state government is evidently betting big on its tourism plans. So long a city with just one 5-star hotel, Bhopal is getting three more at a go — nothing short of a bumper draw. Shivraj's 'tiffin diplomacy' to sink differences Tuesday’s cabinet meet turned into tiffin diplomacy as chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan decided to break bread with his cabinet colleagues to sink differences, and develop bonhomie. However, the concept did not go down well with the Congress as the opposition party, dismissed it as a ‘political drama.’ More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab may seek grants from Gates foundation Under pressure to keep its manifesto promise of waiving all farm loans in Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh government could soon approach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to secure grants. 'Martyr was planning to throw a house warming party soon' Mortal remains of Naib Subedar Paramjit Singh were consigned to flames with full military honours at his native village Vein Puin on Tuesday but not before his wife had the coffin forced open to have one last glimpse of her husband. Congress under fire for violent clashes The sudden spurt in clashes between groups of political activists in the state after the new Congress government took charge has evoked sharp reactions from rival parties. More Chandigarh News»

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