[wanabidii] News Digest: Despite 4G push, 2G & 3G will hold sway: Report

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 15, 2017
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		Business
		Despite 4G push, 2G & 3G will hold sway: Report The aggressive push by telecom companies in 4G may not be enough as the relatively lower-speed 2G and 3G services will still have a commanding share in the Indian mobile phone market 2022. Estimates for 2022 said 2G will still account for 211 million and 3G will be used by 740 million customers. 19 lakh new investors in Mutual Funds added in April-May Mutual fund houses added close to 19 lakh investor accounts in April-May of 2017-18, taking the total tally to a record 5.72 crore, driven by growing interest from retail and HNI investors alike. This is on top of 77 lakh folios added in the entire past fiscal. Mukesh Ambani, Bob Dudley meet Oil Minister NEW DELHI: Mukesh Ambani and his British partner Bob Dudley of BP on Thursday came calling on the government as they looked to revive investments in deep-sea gas exploration and production after an eight-year hiatus. More Business News»

		Environment
		New Amazon dams would be 'massively' destructive: study Building the 428 hydroelectric dams proposed for Brazil's Amazon basin -- three times the existing number -- would devastate the environment and could even disrupt regional weather, an international team of researchers warned Wednesday. 15 polluting tanneries shut down in Kanpur With 15 more polluting tanneries in Jajmau in Kanpur and Banthara in Unnao shut down, the number of such units closed in the past couple of months has reached 67. 70% of Chinese companies fail air pollution checks More than 70% of companies checked by Chinese authorities failed environmental standards. State media reported during the latest round of air pollution inspections. The findings came after two months of inspections across 28 cities in smoggy Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and other nearby areas. More Environment News»

		World
		London inferno extinguished; firefighters search for victims It is unsafe for firefighters to go to all parts of the 24-story tower, so the fire department is working with structural engineers to shore up the building so they can complete a "finger-tip search" of the entire structure, Cotton said. Israel's David Grossman wins Man Booker International Prize Israeli author David Grossman won the Man Booker International Prize sharing the £50,000 ($64,000, 57,000 euros) award with translator Jessica Cohen. Grossman, the first Israeli writer to win the prize, is now expected to enjoy a spike in international sales for "A Horse Walks Into a Bar". Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		China launches its first X-ray space telescope China successfully launched its first X-ray space telescope to study black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts, state media reported. The Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope will allow scientists to observe magnetic fields and the interiors of pulsars and better understand the evolution of black holes. Isro working on using kerosene as fuel for semi-cryogenic engine Isro is developing a semi-cryogenic engine that will use eco-friendly kerosene as propellant. The advantage of using this semi-cryogenic engine in the launch vehicle is that it uses refined kerosene which is lighter than liquid fuel and can be stored at a normal temperature. Brain stimulation may help treat depression Applying magnetic pulses to the brain can help treat depression among people who do not respond to standard medications or therapies, say scientists who found that the technique can 'rewire' neural connections. More Science News»

		Technology
		Alcatel A3 10 Tab with Android Nougat launched at Rs 9,999 Alcatel has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of a new Android tablet. Dubbed A3 10 Tab, the device is priced at Rs 9,999 and is exclusively available on Flipkart. Facebook bots can now negotiate and compromise Facebook's artificial intelligence researchers announced today they had broken new ground by giving automated programs or "bots" the ability to negotiate, and make compromises. Comparison: Nokia 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime vs Vivo V5 It is said to compete against the likes of Redmi Note 4, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime and Vivo V5. Wonder how the smartphone will outperform others? Here is the spec wise comparison of all the devices. More Technology News»

		Education
		DU's first cut-off list for UG programmes to be released on June 23 The Delhi University's first list of candidates for admission to its undergraduate programmes will be announced on the evening of June 23. Initially, the date fixed for release of first cut-off list was June 20. Counselling for UP State Entrance Exam to begin from June 19 Candidates who have qualified the state entrance exam (UPSEE), 2017 for admissions to engineering and management institutions in Uttar Pradesh can register online on www.upsee.nic.in by using their application number and password from June 19. Children of HIV patients to get free education in private schools Children of HIV positive patients will now be entitled to free education in private schools up to Class XII under the Right to Education (RTE). Children between three and seven years will be given admissions in nursery and Class I from this academic year (2017-18). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BJP MLA wants Gateway of India renamed as Bharat Dwar Describing it as a symbol of "slavery", BJP MLA Raj Purohit has demanded the iconic Gateway of India be renamed as Bharat Dwar. "This monument is a symbol of slavery under the British rule," Purohit said. Amit Shah to meet 'opposing' ally Uddhav Thackeray MUMBAI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah will meet ally Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray with the main agenda of discussions likely to centre around the upcoming presidential election, party officials said here on Thursday. Maharashtra BJP prepared for mid-term polls: Devendra Fadnavis The BJP unit in Maharashtra is prepared for mid-term polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut had suggested that his party, a BJP ally in the state government, would withdraw support if the loan waiver was not announced for farmers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Forensic evidence saves man accused of trying to kill wife The Delhi Police claim of having solved a blind case of attempt to murder has fallen flat in a court here, which said forensic evidence demolished the prosecution theory that the husband tried to kill his wife as she did take his phone calls. AAP asked to cough up Rs 27 lakh fine by PWD The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government has slapped a fine of Rs 27 lakh on the AAP for "unauthorised occupation" of a bungalow in Rouse Avenue here. NGT seeks report on Inderpuri drain More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Water in 29 of 30 districts polluted; CAG says testing labs suspect Groundwater in 29 out of 30 districts in the state is contaminated by one pollutant or the other but don't trust a quality testing laboratory to give you the accurate picture. The comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has red-flagged these laboratories for generating fake reports -by claiming to have tested samples and not doing so -and for suffering crippling staff shortage. Comprehensive bill will bring in common rules for all varsities The Karnataka State Universities Bill 2017, which seeks to bring all universities in the state under one umbrella to ensure uniformity in administration, was tabled in the legislative assembly on ​Wednesday . Drought, truck stir hit textbook printing Schools have reopened across the state but students are yet to get their textbooks. Why the delay? The state's answer: Drought. When the issue rocked both Houses of legislature, primary and secondary education minister Tanveer Sait said: “Because of a harsh summer and drought in the state, there has been a shortage of water. This, in turn, has affected paper production. With paper not being easily available, printing of textbooks was affected.“ More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Dirty nexus: Agents breeze through immigration Illegal agents who indulge in smuggling and trafficking of women from international airports have their way with cooperation from immigration officials. Parents are not aware of kids' interests: Survey A large number of parents across the country are not aware of their child's interests and how to nurture them, revealed an independent survey conducted by a parenting company. Bengaluru lab confirms Karimnagar victim part of drug trials The family of Vangara Nagaraju, who were shocked at his sudden death, went to Bangalore on Wednesday and met the staff at Lotus Labs Pvt Ltd, where he was a subject of clinical trials. Nagaraju, of Nagampet village in Jammikuntla mandal of Karimnagar, had died at their residence on June 2. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MLAs for sale: Stalin says TN govt must resign, hints at meeting governor The Times Now-Moon TV expose on the alleged bribe for MLAs rocked the Tamil Nadu assembly for the second consecutive day on Thursday, which eventually resulted in the DMK and its allies – Congress and IUML -- walking out of the House after being denied an opportunity to raise the issue as the “matter is sub judice.” TN fishermen catch dead body The unidentified dead body was brought to the shore and handed over to the Colachel marine police. TN govt doctor nabbed for revealing gender of fetus A government doctor posted as an assistant surgeon at Sivagangai Medical College in Tamil Nadu was caught by a team of health department officials and police on Thursday for allegedly revealing the gender of fetuses in violation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Six arrested for aiding Sadhvi's escape from police custody Within twenty four hours of the daring escape of Sadhvi Jayshree Giri from police custody on Wednesday noon, the city crime branch arrested six persons, including four policemen, and two lawyers. CM Vijay Rupani inaugurates education fair at Gujarat University convention hall Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated the “Grand Education Fair” at the Gujarat University convention and exhibition centre on Wednesday. Waste segregation forgotten, even dustbins go saffron With election to come this year, even the dustbins have taken a saffron hue even though municipal solid waste management rules advocate the use for blue and green colours for dustbins to enable waste segregation — blue for dry waste, green for wet. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		8 killed, 30 injured as UPSRTC bus falls into roadside ditch Dacoit Babuli Kol escapes as women attack police A display of valour and skills A Sainya Samaroh was recently organised by members of the Indian army at the Polo Ground in Allahabad. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Baramunda bus stand to be re-designed The Baramunda bus terminal will get a makeover. The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will be taking up the re-development project. At a recent meeting, the BDA has decided to hire a design consultant, who will conduct a survey and submit a design. Govt wakes up to aerial threat from UAVs, drones Apprehending security threat from drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, quad-copters, para-motors and para-gliders, the state government has asked the commissionerate police to regulate the movement of such sub-conventional aerial platforms. Puri temple priests threaten stir on fest Priests of Daitapati Nijog from Jagannath Temple on Wednesday threatened to disrupt the Rath Yatra rituals on June 25 in protest against the temple administration's decision to withhold their reward of Rs 25,000 for their unruly conduct during Debasnan Purnima on June 9. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		To counter Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress launches its 72-hour satyagraha Slum girl Khushboo Khan in hockey national core group Traders call off indefinite strike More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Eminent playwright Ajmer Aulakh passes away at 75 Sahitya Akademi Awardee and eminent playwright Ajmer Singh Aulakh passed away early Thursday at his residence at Mansa town of Punjab. Haryana techie held for kidnap of Hyderabad businessman Two persons, including a computer science engineer hailing from Haryana, were arrested on Wednesday by Central Crime Station (CCS) sleuths for abducting the director of a city-based company and extorting Rs 60 lakhs. Three-month extension for interns leaves NEET out of bounds Students of Gian Sagar who were supposed to complete their one-year internship this June will now have to wait another three months. . More Chandigarh News»

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