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		Sunday, June 11, 2017
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		Business
		Note ban has and may continue to result in a slowdown: SBI The effects of India's recent demonetisation decision are uncertain, which may adversely affect the bank's business, results of operations and financial condition, the bank said in the Preliminary Placement Document to investors while flagging the 'risk factors'. ONGC keen to buy HPCL, may cost about Rs 42,254 crore Sources said while initially the government was looking at creating an integrated oil company through merge of an oil producer with a refiner, the idea was dropped for the fear of not repeating of the Air India-Indian Airlines merger. BSE small-cap gives 72% return, sensex 34% in 3 years While the small-cap index of the BSE has given a return of 72.11%, S&P BSE SmallCap Select index, which is a measure of the performance of the 60 most liquid small-cap companies, has generated a return of 66.86%, as per data compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices for a period of 3 years ended on May 31. More Business News»

		Environment
		New species of flying squirrel, a 'surprising' discovery Skin cure fad driving Myanmar elephant poaching surge: WWF Myanmar's wild elephants are being poached in record numbers with at least 20 killed this year due to surging demand for their hide, WWF said Monday, warning the species is facing a "crisis". Australia must do more to protect reef: UNESCO UNESCO urged Australia to accelerate efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef, saying long term targets to improve its health were unlikely to be met.Progress towards achieving water quality targets has been slow, and Australia was at risk of falling short of its 2050 goals. More Environment News»

		World
		China launches record-breaking drone swarm The feat broke the previous record of a swarm of 67 drones, the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) said. The 119 drones performed catapult-assisted take-offs and formations in the sky. Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam 'set free' in Libya Seif al-Islam had been held in Zintan since November 2011, just days after his father was killed in a NATO-backed uprising against his decades-long rule. The Zintan militia, which opposes Libya's UN-backed govt of National Accord, had refused to hand him over to authorities despite several legal cases. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		NASA's undersea mission to simulate life on Mars Space may hold key to beating cancer Scientists are growing human lung cancer cells with gold nanoparticles aboard the International Space Station (ISS), an advance that may hold the key to beating cancer. The technique of using magnetic forces to handle cell cultures in the micro-gravity environment of the space station. Key ingredient of life found circling infant stars Two teams of astronomers said they have for the first time detected a key chemical building block of life swirling around infant stars that resemble our Sun before its planets formed. The findings could offer clues on how chemicals sparked into living matter on Earth several billion years ago. More Science News»

		Technology
		12 little-known things about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates These startups are banking on bitcoins Ever since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin, the world’s first and most popular cryptocurrency, has been in the limelight for multiple reasons. While some countries like Bolivia, Ecuador and Bangladesh have banned bitcoins, Australia and Japan are regulating it. Micromax's big plan to beat Xiaomi, Vivo and other Chinese smartphone brands In terms of the overall market share (smartphones plus feature phones), Micromax has been pipped by a little-known Chinese player Itel. More Technology News»

		Education
		Inspect 44 'unworthy' varsities again : HRD tells UGC Government proposes NEET-like exam to recruit judicial officers The government has proposed to the Supreme Court a NEET-like examination to recruit judges to the lower judiciary. The proposal comes close on the heels of several states, including some ruled by the BJP, opposing the formation of an all-India judicial service, a 60-year-old idea. What's behind the great Indian marks race The mandate of the school education boards primarily is to set question papers and conduct fair examinations. Over the years, overzealous boards have decided to give an edge to their students, whether for entrance examinations or for merit-based admissions. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Monsoons yet to be declared over Mumbai Mumbai: Expect few cancellations due to suburban rail block on Western Railway The Western Railway will carry out a block from 10.35 am to 3.35 pm on Down slow line between Marine Lines and Mahim stations for maintenance of track, signalling and overhead equipment. Mumbai: Harbour line rail block till Chunabhatti, Bandra today The Down Harbour line services to Vashi / Belapur /Panvel leaving CST from 11.21 am to 4.39 pm and Down Harbour line services to Bandra/Andheri leaving CST from 10.38 am to 4.43 pm will remain suspended. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		School principal, director convicted for causing mental trauma to child MP honey-trap case: Prime accused arrested Fireman injured during rescue op at Okhla factory More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Call to Bengaluru Police will be answered in 6 seconds 'Nimma Dooru, Namma Nooru (Your complaint, our hundred)', an updated version of the police helpline number, now has 100 lines. Livestock census to be held from July 16 to Oct 15 The 20th Livestock Census 2017, which will be conducted in the state between July 16 and October 15, will be a litmus test for the Siddaramaiah government, which claims to have allocated Rs 9,695 crore for animal husbandry in the last five budgets. 35 blind people from Bengaluru get darshan at Tirumala It can't get nobler than this.Thirty-five visually challenged people from Bengaluru had a 'darshan' of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala on Saturday, a volunteer helping each of them climb the hills by foot. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Congress takes to 'green way' to protect scam-hit lands in Telangana Accusing chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of trying to protect his family members, ministers, officials in the government and bigwigs in the ruling TRS who are alleged to be involved in the Miyapur land scam, Congress leaders in Telangana have taken to the “green way” to protect 694 acres of scam-hit government lands. Bumper paddy leaves godowns brimming over in bonanza year After three years of drought, Telangana has witnessed a bumper crop this year with the total foodgrain production set to cross 50 lakh metric tonnes. All godowns owned by the state government are filled to the brim. Central government warehouses have also been roped in to store the grains. Palvai cremated in Idikuda village with state honours Veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Palvai Govardhan Reddy was cremated at his native village, Idikuda, in Chandur mandal of Nalgonda district on Saturday evening. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Youth held for murder of elderly woman in TN Police have arrested a 21-year-old youth in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman near Walajapet in Vellore district. JEE (Advanced): 50,455 candidates make it to rank list A total of 159,540 candidates (around 1.29 lakh boys and around 29 lakh girls) appeared in the JEE (Advanced) 2017of which, 50,455 have qualified and made it to the rank list across all categories. The results of the exam were announced at on Sunday. 'Fall in property guideline value will lead to rise in black money' At a time when abolition of black money has taken centre stage, the Tamil Nadu government's move to slash the guideline value for properties has opened the window for hoarding of unaccounted money. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Plague had put brakes on National College plan Highways in state have 23 'black spots' Man held for theft from medical store More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Gang of thieves held in Allahabad Daraganj police claimed to have nabbed three thieves on Saturday who targeted secluded houses with an expansive set of master eyes used to break locks. Man dies as four-wheeler rams bike A man died after a four-wheeler hit his bike at Mauaima-Kalandarpur Road in the trans-Ganga area of Mauaima on Saturday.Passersby chased the vehicle and forced the driver to stop. Explain municipal bodies poor performance: CM Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday sought explanations from 10 "worst performing" development authorities and nagar nigams in addressing public grievances under their jurisdictions. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Painter's school 'pulled down' to make way for rail project On Friday, officials began the demolition process of the school and met with stiff protests from locals and students. Elephant claims two-year-old's life, injures father A two-year-old girl was crushed to death by an elephant while her father was critically injured late on Friday. Three jumbos electrocuted in Dhenkanal forest division Three female elephants, including a six-month-old calf, were electrocuted at Borapada forest in Dhenkanal forest division on Saturday morning. Their carcasses were found about 12km from Dhenkanal town. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar stopped from entering Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh farmers' protest: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan ends peace fast The chief minister had begun his indefinite fast on Saturday and met a large number of farmers along with the kin of four of the five farmers killed in police firing on Tuesday in Mandsaur. In the last 10 days, farmers resorted to violence during their stir for various demands. MP unrest: On 2nd day of fast, Shivraj Singh Chouhan likely to meet farmers More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh to get 300 m shooting range by end of 2017 After much delay, city's only shooting arena the Patiala-ki-Rao will have the 300m shooting range completed by the end of this year. Full-fledged work is going on at the 300m range. 'Tortured' by husband, Patiala woman sets herself on fire A 35-year-old woman allegedly attempted suicide by setting herself on fire at her house in Ghanauri Kheda village on Wednesday night following continuous mental and physical torture by her drunkard husband. Property dealer held for murder of wife, daughter The police have arrested a property dealer from Ambala for allegedly murdering his wife and daughter after taking them on a Char Dham pilgrimage at a hotel room in Govindghat, Chamoli, on May 30. More Chandigarh News»

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