[wanabidii] News Digest: 18% GST on food takeaway from non-AC area at AC restaurant

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 13, 2017
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		Business
		18% GST on food takeaway from non-AC area at AC restaurant The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, which was rolled out from July 1, provides for levy of 12% on food bill in non-AC restaurants. The tax rate for AC restaurants and those with liquor licence will be 18% while 5-star hotels will charge 28% GST. From state-led capitalism to disinvestment: Story of PSUs Half of the 235 CPSEs are under scrutiny for a possible disinvestment, NITI Aayog has recommended a strategic sale in over 40 of them. 'Stopped sharing company information with Mallya since Feb' According to a regulatory filing by UBL, although the cessation of Mallya's directorship was communicated to authorities last week, he was asked to step down from the board much earlier this year. More Business News»

		Environment
		India should calibrate investment in green energy: Eco Survey Investment in renewable energy should be made in a calibrated manner as social costs are high in promoting green energy, the Economic Survey has observed. Migratory birds arrive at Delhi zoo, more to come soon New hope for endangered eels, Japanese summer delicacy Soaring demand for Japanese eel, or Anguilla japonica, helped put the creatures on the International Union of Conservation of Nature's "Red List" of endangered species in 2014. It's spurring poaching of similar species off the US east coast. More Environment News»

		World
		Saudi forces seal off eastern Shia town: Human Rights Saudi Arabia's forces have sealed off a Shia-majority town in the east of the Sunni-ruled kingdom, following months of unrest and clashes with police. Saudi authorities last week said they seized control of a district of Awamiya, a town in the eastern Qatif region where protests have escalated into clashes. 'China, extremism long-term challenge in Asia Pacific' An assertive China and the violent extremism pose greatest challenge to the Asia Pacific region in the long term, but North Korea is the most immediate and pressing challenge, a top American commander has said. Vice premier of China to visit Pak to mark I-Day Wang Yang will be accompanied by a high-level delegation for the two-day visit, which comes on the "directions of President Xi Jinping as a special gesture", the Pakistan foreign office said. More World News»

		Science
		Robots better than humans at helping with gut surgeries: Study Robot assisted esophageal surgeries are more effective and safe, according to the largest study of its kind. 'Impressive' Perseid meteor shower seen over UK The Perseid meteor shower was seen over parts of the UK, giving stargazers the opportunity to spot scores of shooting stars in the sky, the media reported on Sunday. TRAPPIST-1 could be twice as old as our solar system The intriguing ultra-cool dwarf star of the TRAPPIST-1 system of seven Earth-size worlds could be up to twice as old as our own solar system, says a new study. TRAPPIST-1 star is between 5.4 and 9.8 billion years, while our own solar system formed some 4.5 billion years ago, according to the results to be published in The Astrophysical Journal. More Science News»

		Technology
		Sarahah app: Here's why some are loving and some hating this viral app The white envelopes sit against an aquamarine backdrop, inviting anonymous messages that range from declarations of love to criticisms that may not have been possible face to face. How to migrate from iOS ecosystem to Android If you’re one of those who is looking for a change, then here are a few ways you can transfer all your data from the iPhone to a new Android phone. 5 recently launched home entertainment projectors If you are a movie buff and want to experience a theatre like ambience in the comfort of your living room, then investing in a good home entertainment project is a good idea. More Technology News»

		Education
		HRD plan to replace UGC, AICTE with single regulator in limbo The government's plan to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with a single higher education regulator seems to have hit a roadblock with the HRD ministry putting the idea on hold. UK's Chevening scholarship programs opens applications Centre mulling taking girls into Sainik Schools, NDA: MoS Defence Subhash Bhamre "There is a suggestion from the (Parliamentary) Standing Committee, there have been PILs and many members have also suggested... Sainik Schools prepare students for NDA, and the NDA is not taking girl cadets," Bhamre said while replying to a query during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		25-year-old Maharashtra Jawan killed in encounter with terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir Married man booked for techie's rape A 47-year-old married man has been booked for allegedly repeatedly raping a woman by promising to marry her. Big B extends support to Versova clean-up act More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Woman says no to marriage, boyfriend kills her A 21-year-old man has been arrested for strangling his girlfriend to death after she had refused to marry him. Youth dies as he touches live wire in Kirari A 25-year-old body builder who had participated in national-level events was electrocuted while he was on the terrace trying to erect a metal frame for a banner at his house in Kirari. Delhi govt bans sale of whiteners to kids The Delhi government's health and family welfare department has banned the sale of correction fluids, whiteners, thinners and vulcanised solutions to children below 18, unless they are accompanied by adults or carry permission letter from school. This is seen as a significant step to protect children from substance abuse. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		No restrictions on Ganesha festivities, says police chief 44 students take home gold medals, 600 get their degrees Speaking at the second convocation of PES University here on Saturday, Ganapathy said, "Technological know-how can help increase productivity in the farming sector by three to four times." . Bescom and BBMP booked for painter's electrocution area and a resident of KR Puram died on May 6.Initially, police registered a case of unnatural death and completed the procedures as nobody came to claim the body. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Diamond baron's son lives a commoner's life in Hyderabad Hitarth, who recently completed his BBA course in the US and landed in India early last month, was instructed by his father to embark on a journey sans the family tag. Politicos want more district in Telangana A year after the TRS government carved out 31 districts from the earlier 10 in Telangana, the clamour for more new districts is getting increasingly louder. Even after the government's announcement that it would not consider fresh demands for new districts, pressure from political parties and local leaders is mounting. ​ Waqf board faces rift over burial fee The Telangana State Waqf Board is continuing to face a crisis in terms of chairman Mohammed Saleem's announcement of no burial fee with several managers of burial graveyards refusing to speak to the latter. ​ More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kashmir gun battle: TN village mourns death of its son - Army jawan Ilayaraj A pall of gloom descended on Kandani in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu as the news about the death of an Army jawan from the village reached there. Three of a family electrocuted in TN Three of a family, including two women, were electrocuted when they came in contact with a snapped livewire near Manamadurai in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning. Tamil Nadu will promulgate ordinance for NEET exemption, health minister says Tamil Nadu health minister C Vijaya Baskar said on Sunday that the state will soon promulgate an ordinance to exempt the state from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for MBBS and BDS admissions to government medical colleges for one year. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		New AFWWA shop opened The new AFWWA (Air Force Wife Welfare Association) shop was inaugurated by Neelam Dhir, president of AFWWA (Regional), at Vayu Shakti Nagar in Gandhinagar on Friday. SWAC chief, Air Marshal R K Dhir, was also present on the occasion. Maharshi stayed from using trademark Gujarat high court has stayed Maharshi Packaging Machine Pvt Ltd from using the trademark and tradename on an appeal filed by a labelling company Maharshi Udyog, which has alleged infringement of its intellectual property rights. Good Samaritan robbed, one nabbed In a unique modus operandi, a youth who went to help another youth on railway tracks near Sarkhej was robbed by the youth and his accomplice. As the victim raised an alarm, one of the accused was caught by the locals. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Kids died due to encephalitis, insanitary conditions: Yogi Adityanath "Aap dekh rahe honge media kal se Gorakhpur BRD Medical College ke ek samachar ko de raha hai. IIIT-Allahabad celebrates foundation day IIIT-Allahabad to celebrate foundation day More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha: Is Congress effort a little too late? Citizens join hands to bring down mobile phone tower The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday ordered the demolition of a mobile phone tower following complaints from residents of Sashtri Nagar area. Rail traffic to be hit today for foot over bridge work The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to cancel, short terminate and control seven trains on Sunday for fixing of a foot over bridge (FOB) at Patia passenger halt here. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Stay away from Blue Whale, urges Bhopal Police Caught on wrong foot, officials claim they opened fire to scare crocodiles Healthcare gets 'smart' booster: community health centre, 3 PHCs for Bhopal More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No financial aid for Everest summiteers from Haryana Haryana Vidhan Sabha deputy secretary selection process stayed Justice Amol Rattan Singh passed these orders while hearing a petition filed by Manorma Devi, a resident of Sonipat district. Braving bloodshedding, they stood firm for faith More Chandigarh News»

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