[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex slumps by almost 300 points, Nifty hits one-month low

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 27, 2017
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		Business
		Sensex slumps by almost 300 points, Nifty hits one-month low Sensex hit the day-low of 30,847.08, almost 300 points below closing mark of the previous session. It slipped below 31,000 for the first time since May 25. Nifty also lost more than 100 points in intra-day trade to touch the low point of 9,473.45, hitting a one-month low. Natural gas may be included in GST, to benefit ONGC Unlike other industries which can take credit for any tax paid towards furtherance of business, no credits on input GST will be available to the oil and gas industry leading to huge additional indirect tax burden with stranded costs of about Rs 25,000 crore. Eateries to shut early on 30th to avoid midnight tryst with GST This Friday, the party may not go beyond midnight as most restaurants plan to down shutters early in order to prepare for the switchover to the goods and services tax (GST) regime from Saturday. More Business News»

		Environment
		US mayors mull plan for cities to use only renewable energy Splash dancing by gorilla at Dallas Zoo goes viral Video of a 14-year-old gorilla dancing in a kiddie pool at the Dallas Zoo has gone viral with almost a million views on YouTube. The pool is part of the zoo's enrichment program to keep animals engaged. China sends two giant pandas to Germany Meng Meng and Jiao Qing took a Lufthansa cargo flight from their home in Chengdu, for a 12-hour flight to Berlin this morning. The plane took off at 9:35 am (local time), taking the pandas and 1,000 kilogrammes of bamboo, apple and a large number of biscuits. More Environment News»

		World
		Secret papers signed by Churchill up for auction Secret documents signed by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, including one which discusses plans to build a tunnel between England and France in 1914, is set to be auctioned in the UK on July 6. Mongolia to hold 1st presidential poll on July 9 Mongolia will hold its first ever presidential runoff vote on July 9 after none of the three candidates secured an absolute majority in an election marred by a "sabotage" attempt. On Monday, Mongolians voted in the capital, the country's sprawling steppes and even in yurts serving as polling stat Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		No announcement about discovery of alien life: Nasa NASA has no announcements to make about the discovery of alien life. A hacking group 'Anonymous' posted a video on YouTube suggesting that Nasa is about to announce the discovery of life beyond Earth. Nasa releases stunning image of Saturn ​Nasa's Cassini craft saw a sliver of Saturn's sunlit atmosphere as the icy rings stretch across the foreground. They have released stunning image of Saturn's sunlit atmosphere.The view was obtained at a distance of about one million kilometers from Saturn. SC refuses to stay govt's Aadhaar notification The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to pass any "order or interim order" on the plea challenging the Centre's notification making Aadhaar mandatory for availing various government schemes. More Science News»

		Technology
		15 must-visit websites you may not know about While almost all of you must be having a number of useful websites that you visit on a near-daily basis, there are still millions of other websites on the web, many of which you’ve probably never heard of before. Keep reading to discover some of these lesser-known sites. Government set to slap 10% duty on imported mobile phones The government is set to slap a customs duty of at least10% on imported mobile phones under the GST regime as it plans to retain benefits accorded to local manufacturing in line with the ambitious electronics manufacturing and `Make in India' programme. GST shift: Online pharmacies in business as stores run out Forseeing a dip in the inventories of neighbourhood druggists during the transition to GST, online pharmacies have been stocking up on drugs for over a month, winning over customers who have been hit by shortage of medicine. More Technology News»

		Education
		Ex-ISRO chief, K Kasturirangan, to head drafting committee of National Education Policy K Kasturirangan heads panel on National Education Policy The HRD ministry has appointed a new nine-member panel, headed by space scientist Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, to work on a New Education Policy. The new panel is expected to recast India's education policy. The panelists belong to different age groups which would be bring more experience. CBSE extends dates for verification & obtaining of photocopies; details on website on Friday The Board stated that application process for online rechecking/ verification has been extended till June 27 and for obtaining photocopies till June 30, 2017. The details will be made available by the Board on its website on Friday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Std XII book drops 'ugly women pay more dowry' para Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, water-logging reported in many areas Mumbaikar abducted in Congo, government issues alert More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ustad Ghulam Abbas Khan mesmerizes audience on 'Khayal' Video: Cylinder blast kills 5 in Delhi's Okhla Five killed in south Delhi cylinder blast More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Naspers ups Flipkart stake by 1% to 16% for $71 million South African internet giant Naspers, one of the earliest investors to tap India's fledgling consumer internet sector, marginally increased its Flipkart ownership after buying shares worth $71 million in April this year. It's not about privilege, but accountability No Smart City tag: Kalaburagi, Mysuru left in the lurch More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Haleem is now every Hyderabadis' favourite dish Smart push: Karimnagar to get urban development authority For the first time in 5 years, Telangana lifeline gets water in June In what is portending to be a good monsoon year for Telangana, the Sriram Sagar reservoir on Monday started receiving fresh inflows, a development that has not been seen in the last five years. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		BJP president Amit Shah visits Ramana Maharshi Ashram in Tiruvannamalai, offers prayers at Arunachaleswarar temple BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday offered prayers at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai and paid a visit to the Shri Ramana Maharshi Ashram in the town as part of his country-wide tour. Video: Finding strength in disabilities, these artists paint a world of their own Video: 2 senior citizens die in wall collapse incidents in Chennai More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat government ask district collectors to resolve grievance through twitter 60-year-old molests minor, slapped with 10 years in jail NCB drive raises awareness on perils Hari Om Gandhi, zonal director, NCB, flagged off a rally from Vastrapur where volunteers encouraged citizens to pledge not to consume drugs and show zero tolerance towards the menace. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Azad Park to get 110-ft post to hoist Tricolour from A 110-ft flag post with Tricolour would be set up at Chandrasekhar Azad Park next month. The park would also be developed as a Children Park. The ticketing timings would be changed to facilitate help the morning walkers. PCS aspirants can take copy of OMR answer sheet along Days after controversy on burning answer copies of PCS-2014, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has decided to allow candidates to take with them a carbon copy of OMR answer sheets of PCS (Prelims)-2017 exam to be held on September 24. AUSU vice-president shaves his head as mark of protest More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cancer patient cop among four killed in accident Asian Athletics Championships: Over 500 artists to perform for opening ceremony Opening ceremony of 22nd Asian Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium on July 5 will be performed by over 500 artists and showcase Odisha’s glorious past, heritage, culture, Buddhist connection with other countries and modern time. Puri: Chariots of holy trinity reach Gundicha temple Sea of humans braving the rain on Monday morning pulled the chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, which had stopped midway on Sunday evening at Puri. As per tradition, chariots are not pulled after sunset. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		High rises block Met's Doppler radar Farmers in debt trap, how do ministers make lakhs from farming? Monsoon's first shower leaves city roads inundated More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Monsoon set to hit Punjab, Haryana in 3 days: MeT official Rush to get $5 lakh green card, investment door to America With the uncertainty around H-1B visas looming large, Indians have found an alternative to live the American dream. Drain pain ready to rain on Zirakpur and Baltana Baltana/ Monsoon has almost arrived Zirakpur and Baltana must brace for swamped streets and potholed roads. More Chandigarh News»

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