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		Friday, June 30, 2017
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		Business
		Live updates: India braces for GST rollout Will buy AI only if profitable for us: IndiGo president "Let me be very clear that if it is not profitable and does not add value to our employees, customers and shareholders, we will not embark on this journey," IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh wrote in a mail to staff on Air India acquisition bid. Debt-hit RCom seeks to give up Rs 340 cr worth spectrum More Business News»

		Environment
		'Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather' Comparing two 20-year periods -- 1960-79 and 1991-2010 -- between which average global temperatures jumped 0.5 C (0.9 F), scientists found that the hottest summer temperatures increased by more than 1 degree C across a quarter of Earth's land areas, while the coldest winter temperatures warmed by more then 2.5 degree C. Ice-free areas of Antarctica to increase by 2100: Study Ice-free areas may increase in Antarctica by 25 per cent due to climate change, leading to drastic changes in the continent's biodiversity, a study warns. They found the melting ice could create up to 17,000 square kilometre of new ice-free area across Antarctica. Rare Siamese crocodile eggs found in Cambodia Conservationists have found a nest with 19 eggs from one of the world's most endangered crocodiles. It is boosting hopes for species threatened by poachers and habitat loss. Researchers believe only 400 adults still exist in the wild, the baby crocodiles will be raised at a conservation centre More Environment News»

		World
		Europe to meet US plea for more troops to Afghanistan European allies pledged more troops to support Afghanistan's hard-pressed military on Thursday but left details on numbers vague until the United States clarifies its new strategy to break a stalemate with the Taliban. Washington plans $1.42 bn arms sale to Taiwan The State Department said the package included technical support for early warning radar, high speed anti-radiation missiles, torpedoes and missile components. The US is the sole arms supplier to Taiwan, which China deems its own and has never renounced the use of force to bring the self-ruled island under its control. German parliament legalises same-sex marriage Germany's parliament voted by a wide margin to legalise same-sex marriage. The parliament voted by 393 votes in favour of same-sex marriage to 226 against. Chancellor Angela Merkel freed members of her ruling conservative bloc to follow their personal conscience rather than the party line. More World News»

		Science
		Nasa rocket releases artificial colourful clouds Nasa has finally launched a sounding rocket that created artificial colourful clouds that were visible from New York to North Carolina. The artificial clouds were launched to track particle motions in space. The rocket was delayed many times over the last 30 days. In rural Kentucky, solar eclipse preparation keeps town busy NASA's quieter supersonic jet closer to reality The US space agency completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) aircraft design. QueSST is the initial design stage of NASA's planned Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) experimental airplane, otherwise known as an X-plane. More Science News»

		Technology
		GST sale: 12 hot deals on smartphones, TVs and more Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 Apple iPhone turns ten: 7 little-known facts about the smartphone Apple fans, one of your most-loved devices has turned 10. It was 10 years ago that the original iPhone hit stores on June 29, 2007 in the US. Here are some not-so-known facts about one of the world's 'favourite' smartphone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Plus III admissions 2017: DHE Odisha declares first selection list The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has declared the first selection list for +3 admissions on their official website today. TS EAMCET seat allotment 2017 result declared TN govt's new policy of reserving 85% quota for state board students challenged in High Court More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Grains and spices market of APMC remains shut in protest against GST Train coach wheel derails near Kalyan, Central railway service affected Mumbai: Aunt arrested for two-year-old's murder Two days after the body of a two-year-old boy was found in a gunny bag at Malad, the police arrested his aunt on Friday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Live blog: Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR Delhi, Haryana to work together to prevent flooding in Gurugram Officials from Delhi and Haryana will undertake a joint inspection for assessing silting in the Najafgarh drain over the next two days. This will be done in order to carry out desilting, if required, as part of measures to be taken up to prevent flooding in Gurgaon, that created a havoc last year. Video: Delhi wakes up to fresh morning showers Fresh spells of rain lashed the national capital on Friday morning. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Video: Protest-hit Bengaluru Metro covers Hindi signboards Video: Elderly man held for molesting minor Sadarame's Kalla is Kannada theatre's superstar B Jayashree brings alive her grandfather, Gubbi Veeranna’s, timeless character More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Video: Akbaruddin Owaisi attack case: Pahelwan acquitted, 4 others convicted Six years after the murderous attack on MIM legislator, Akbaruddin Owaisi, a local court in Hyderabad convicted four men and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.Prime accused . 'No mob lynching in my name,' decries Hyderabad Stink rises in Osmania General Hospital, patients helpless One of the oldest hospitals in India, the Osmania General Hospital (OGH) presents a dirty picture, replete with filthy wards and stinking toilets. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Presidential elections: Ram Nath Kovind, Meira Kumar to campaign in Chennai on Saturday NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind and opposition parties’ candidate Meira Kumar will be campaigning in Chennai on Saturday. Medical seat scam: ED attaches four properties of Madhan The Enforcement Directorate on Friday provisionally attached four immovable properties of B Madhan of Vendhar Movies, who is an accused in the medical seat scam. Stalin says TN govt won't take any action, whether it is gutka scam or bribe to voters The AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu is facing several accusations but it is not ready to take action against the erring officials and others, said DMK working president M K Stalin on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		PM Modi inaugurates two water projects for Gujarat farmers Video: PM releases postal stamp, coin to mark Shrimad Rajchandra's birth anniversary Cop's son killed in accidental discharge from service gun According to the police report filed by Darji, when Bhavya was looking for his school notebooks in a drawer in the living room, he came across the service revolver which was loaded. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rains lashes Sangam city throwing normal life out of gear Allahabad University makes online fee deposit mandatory Roli, Tika to welcome students as primary schools reopen on July 1 In a novel gesture, teachers of Primary and Junior High schools of district would be welcoming both boys and girl students up to class VIIIth by applying `Roli’ or “Tika” on their foreheads as schools are all set to reopen after summer vacations on July 1. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Asian Athletics Championships: Odisha hires two Mercedes Benz buses from Telangana The state tourism department has hired two sophisticated Mercedes Benz buses from Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation for movement of delegates during the Asian Athletics Championships. Shopaholics go on a shopping frenzy over pre-GST discounts Asian Athletics Championships: Odisha's traditional handloom for flag bearers Flag bearers at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships will wear traditional handloom saris of Odisha during the opening ceremony of the function. All major varieties of traditional handloom saris will be provided them by Boyanika, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Video: Heavy rains, flash floods wash away car Against heavy odds, electrician's daughter Chinki shoots to glory pistol shooter Chinki Yadav from Bhopal, helped India win the team bronze medal in the junior shooting world championship on Wednesday.The Championship is being organised at Schule, Germany. 20-year-old picnicker drowns in Ajnal dam A 20-year-old youth drowned in Ajnal Dam on Wednesday evening, where he had gone for a picnic along with his friends. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Summer camp concludes Amritsar cop on 'extended leave', Punjab IPS brass fume Sector 19 residents facing civic issues, municipal corporation Residents of Sector 19, Panchkula have been facing a number of civic issues including water-logged roads, foul-smelling streets and open dust-bins which entice stray dogs and cows making it difficult for the daily commuters to avoid traffic jams and road mishaps. More Chandigarh News»

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