[wanabidii] News Digest: Delay in IT security clearance not to affect GST launch: Arun Jaitley

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		Tuesday, June 20, 2017
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		Business
		Delay in IT security clearance not to affect GST launch: Arun Jaitley Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said GST rollout will not be impacted by any delay in security clearance to GST Network, the IT backbone provider for the new indirect tax system. Security clearance to GSTN is a "procedural matter", he told reporters. Market finishes flat after choppy trade; Nifty holds on to 9,650-mark Equity benchmarks- Sensex and Nifty finished flat, despite opening positive for the day. 30-share BSE Sensex closed 14.04 points below at 31,297.53 while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty fell a modest 4.05 points to close at 9,653.50 India asks Qatar to invest in power plants as condition for LNG deals India on Tuesday said it would sign future long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchase deals with Qatar if only Doha agrees to acquire stakes in the South Asian nation's power plants, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Frogs with burrowing skills found A Delhi University student has found four new species of burrowing frogs from the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The frogs were confirmed as new species in a DU lab by using an integrated taxonomic approach that included DNA studies, detailed morphological comparisons and bioacoustics. Tigers at risk of poaching over sharing locations on social media Field directors of tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh and other states have been asked to take steps to prevent circulation of pictures and video footages of tiger movements on WhatsApp groups and Facebook. Centre to help for scheme for beautification of Aravalis Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday assured that the central government will extend all possible support to any scheme for enhancing the beauty and ecology of the Aravali range. More Environment News»

		World
		Alleged UK attacker cursed Muslims day before incident Father-of-four Darren Osborne was arrested by police after a van ploughed into pedestrians outside the Mosque on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, North London. Witnesses said the driver shouted: "I want to kill all Muslims", before onlookers pinned him to the ground. US urges bigger Chinese role to combat global terrorism The US acting assistant secretary of state for East Asia, said that China has taken a limited role in counter-terrorism efforts, although it appeared to be becoming more interested. The US wants China to contribute to the efforts of the international coalition to defeat Islamic State. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Nasa's Kepler telescope spots over 200 new planet candidates Nasa's Kepler space telescope has spotted 219 new potential planets, of which at least 10 are near-Earth size with conditions suitable to host life. This brings the total number of planet candidates identified by Kepler to 4,034, of which 2,335 have been verified as exoplanets. Nasa discovers 10 new Earth-size exoplanets Nasa reveals 10 new rocky, Earth-sized planets that could potentially have liquid water and support life. Ten of the new discoveries were orbiting their suns at a distance similar to Earth's orbit around the sun, the so-called habitable zone that could potentially have liquid water and sustain life. India's Mars mission completes 1,000 earth days in orbit The country's low-cost Mars mission spacecraft that is on a rendezvous with the Red planet for an extended period completed 1,000 earth days in its orbit. The satellite is in good health and continues to work as expected. More Science News»

		Technology
		PM Narendra Modi to discuss H-1B visa issue with US President Donald Trump: Official Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take up the issue of visas for skilled workers when he meets US President Donald Trump next week in Washington, a senior Indian government official said on Tuesday. This is how you can whirl a Google fidget spinner on your browser The search engine giant has now created an online fidget spinner for anyone who now wants to ‘relieve stress’ while on the PC. 9 online jobs you can do from home More Technology News»

		Education
		NPTEL offers 116 new certification courses this session The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) will offer 116 new courses for its July to November, 2017 session. All these free courses are open for online enrollment. The courses will begin from July 24, 2017 or August 21, 2017 with examination dates on September 24/October 22, 2017 (Sundays). Aggrieved students demand extension of window to verify CBSE marks They not only want the window for verification of marks extended, but are also demanding that CBSE should reopen the re-evaluation process and make available photocopies of the evaluated answer scripts without any rider. The deadline to file applications for obtaining photocopies of the answer scripts ended on Monday. Only 2.47% students requested for verification of marks: CBSE Amid allegations of "faulty evaluation process" adopted for class XII exams, the CBSE on 79 clarified that it has received requests for verification of marks from only 2.47 per cent of the students. A total of 10,98,891 students appeared for the CBSE Class 12 exams this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Video: Two arrested for kidnapping and molesting minor in auto Monkeys make home in Pali Hill Mumbai, here's how to throw a monsoon party Planning a rain-themed bash this season? Follow our checklist... More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Video: Rainstorm brings relief from blistering heat to Delhiites Video: Two named by CBI as accused in Satyendar Jain case don't even exist, says AAP Video: Fuel tanker overturns in Delhi, huge traffic jam on Ring Road More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		SC status to East Bengali refugees: 3 elections, 3 promises, will it finally happen? The proposed committee was eventually formed in March 2013 under the chairmanship of the additional chief secretary. Video: Over 2000 yoga practitioners perform 'shirshasana' Bill to carry over unspent SC/ST funds tabled In a bid to consolidate its core dalit vote bank ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, the Karnataka government on Monday proposed that unspent funds earmarked for SCST welfare in the budget be carried forward to the next financial year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Lockheed, Tata ink pact to make F-16s HMDA draws fresh capital blueprint for arterial roads to boost carrying capacity With the state capital bursting at its seams with burgeoning traffic, civic authorities are planning to draw a fresh blueprint to augment carrying-capacity and also assess infrastructure needs. HMDA draws fresh capital blueprint for arterial roads to boost carrying capacity With the state capital bursting at its seams with burgeoning traffic, civic authorities are planning to draw a fresh blueprint to augment carrying-capacity and also assess infrastructure needs. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Korean floral art exhibition to be held in Chennai Floral arrangement are always pleasing to the eyes. But when it comes to Korea, it is a much revered art form. In Ggotggozi, or Korean flower art, each work is imbued with its own special meaning. Tamil Nadu govt rejects demand for resolution against Centre's cattle trade ban The AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday rejected the demand of the opposition parties and a few of its allies to pass a resolution in the assembly against the Centre’s cattle trade ban, as the issue is pending in the Supreme Court and the Madras high court. Vintage Heritage Club to pay tributes to four legendary dancers If you have a passion for dance and love for old films, then Vintage Heritage has a treat for you. On June 25, the film club that exclusively screens old movies, will mark its silver jubilee with a tribute to the dancing queens whose contribution made the Tamil films of the 1840s and 1950s memorable. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Blocking creeks near Mundra: Human rights commission seeks report over fisherman's plaint Rada pics: Maldharis take on lawyer Some honeymoon photos of DCP Usha Rada going viral on social media, apparently without her knowledge, sparked off an outrage among members of maldhari community, who protested against advocate R R Shukla. Parents create ruckus over fee hike More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Congressmen celebrate Rahul Gandhi's birthday in Allahabad The city Congress committee workers celebrated the 47th birthday of the party’s vice-president Rahul Gandhi as ‘Sankalp diwas’ at the party’s office, on Monday. Allahabad Development Authority says no to marriage halls on narrow roads All marriage halls situated on less than 12-metre wide roads have been ordered to shut with immediate effect. Lack of parking lots deters bus upkeep Presently, the buses are parked in the open on the sides of the roads or at workshops meant for long route buses in the city.This had resulted in theft of components and equipment kept inside the buses. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Nayagarh enters country's rly map, gets its first train After a long wait, Nayagarh was included in the country's railway map on Monday. Squad to check misuse of vehicle passes Police have constituted a special squad to curb misuse of vehicle passes during Rath Yatra in Puri.Police have asked the district administration to emboss hologram seal on the passes to avoid possible tampering. Nayagarh traffic cops get umbrellas for duty in rain Due to the advent of monsoon, the police in the Nayagarh district distributed umbrellas to its traffic personnel on Tuesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		2 MP farmers commit suicide Two farmers committed suicide, while a third attempted to kill himself in three different districts of Madhya Pradesh.With this, the number of farmer suicides in the state rose to 15 in the last 10 days. CBSE makes special educators mandatory The Central Board of Secondary Education has made it mandatory for all affiliated schools to appoint special educators (SEs) to promote inclusive education by assimilating children with learning disabilities with other students. India win world throwball championship India continued to excel in sports other than cricket. After winning an important tie against Pakistan in hockey world league, India won the men’s world championship in throwball. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Loan wavier is a statistical jugglery: Farm bodies Don't 'waste' money on RSS leader's birth centenary: Opposition In his letter, Chautala said, "It surprises me that public money is being used to celebrate the birth centenary of a person who is not known to have remotely contributed to the public life of Haryana. Permits: No end to state roadways employees' stir There seems to be no solution in the ongoing tussle between the Haryana Roadways employees and private transport operators over the issuance of permits by the state government. More Chandigarh News»

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