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		Monday, June 01, 2015
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		Business
		Thomas Cook India arm to acquire 49% stake in TSQ Travel services provider Thomas Cook India's subsidiary Quess Corp on Monday entered into a pact with Qatar-based Transfield Services (Qatar) WLL to acquire 49 per cent stake for an undisclosed amount. Sensex edges up ahead of RBI meet The benchmark BSE sensex marginally rose by 20.55 on Monday to 27,848.99 as consumer goods stocks gained on hopes that RBI would cut interest rates this week but a slump in Sun Pharma capped index's gains. Govt simplifies defence rules to woo foreign cos The government on Monday said steps taken to boost defence manufacturing will encourage foreign players such as Boeing, Airbus and Lockheed Martin to explore business opportunities in the country. More Business News»

		Environment
		New round of UN talks seeks a shape to climate deal UN climate talks were to resume in Bonn on Monday, tasked with sculpting a historic deal on greenhouse gases due to be sealed in Paris little more than six months from now. SC to hear plea on framing guidelines on birds' seizure The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea for framing guidelines on the process to be adopted by police at the time of seizure of birds and animals and prohibiting imposition of "inhumane" conditions of tagging and stamping them. Global climate set for change over decades: Study The global climate is on the verge of broad-scale change that could last for a number of decades, shows a study by British scientists. More Environment News»

		World
		Give citizenship to Rohingyas: US to Myanmar A senior US official said Monday that resettlement in a third country is not the answer to the swelling tide of boat people in Southeast Asia and called for Myanmar to give citizenship to Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution there. Australian oppn leader introduces same-sex marriage bill Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten on Monday introduced a same-sex marriage bill in the Federal Parliament 8 civilians killed as Saudi-led strikes hit Yemen arms depots At least eight civilians were killed and 20 wounded on Monday in explosions sparked by Saudi-led air strikes on rebel arms depots around the Yemeni capital, a medical source said. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists grow tiny brain cortex in lab Scientists have perfected mini cultured 3-D structures that grow and function much like the key working tissue or cortex of the brain from which they were derived, an advance that may lead to personalised medicine. Groups press FDA to approve 'women's viagra' Is sexual desire a human right? And are women entitled to a little pink pill to help them feel it? Bad weather casts doubt on Solar Impulse 2 Pacific flight Solar Impulse 2 was in a holding pattern near Japan on Monday as organisers warned that bad weather in the days ahead could block the aircraft's ambitious bid to cross the Pacific Ocean. More Science News»

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		Education
		Rajasthan board class 12th Arts result to be declared today The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is going to announce the Class 12th Arts result 2015 today. Odisha board to announce class 12th results today The Odisha government's council of Higher Secondary education is going to announce the Class 12th Result 2015 today. Legal studies marks pull down aggregate of CBSE Class 12 students After declaration of Class 12 CBSE results recently, a section of students in the city, who had legal studies as optional paper are going through a tough time as marks obtained in the paper have brought down their overall aggregate. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Idol thieves held from Varanasi Four men from Boisar in Palghar district accused of stealing idols from temples have been arrested from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Girl killed by boyfriend An 18-year old girl from Diva was killed after her 20 year old boyfriend brutally assaulted her with a sickle late on Sunday. Patient information too technical to follow: Study Doctors say 'information therapy’, along with regular dose of medicines, is the best prescription for patients. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		ATF price hiked by 7.5 pc; non-subsidised LPG by Rs 10.50 in Delhi Jet fuel price was hiked by a steep 7.5 per cent today and rates of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) by Rs 10.50 per cylinder in step with global firming of rates. Raahgirs enjoy the drizzle in Dwarka in Delhi This edition of Dwarka's Raahgiri Day saw a lot of parents and their kids, thanks to the cloudy weather and the ongoing summer vacation. Raahgirs beat the heat at CP in Delhi The sun seemed to have taken a day off as it hid behind the clouds, much to the delight of the Delhiites who turned up for CP's Raahgiri Day , organised by the Delhi Police and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) along with Embarq India and supported by the Times of India. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Engineering graduate caught for selling ganja An engineering graduate from Odisha, who came in search of a job in the city was caught while he was found selling ganja his single room accommodation from BTM Layout II stage in the city on Saturday. App to give info on land, plot number to buyers Eyeing a piece of land but unsure of buying it? Soon, finding out details of land records will be as easy as booking a cab on your smartphone — thanks to an app that will be unveiled in the next few weeks. All you need to do is key in your name and mobile number. Goa to tax pvt vehicles from border districts From Monday, the Goa government will levy taxes on private vehicles with border districts’ registration. It had previously exempted entry tax for private vehicles from border towns and taluks of Belagavi and Uttara Kannada. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tribal farmers go for coffee, pepper, apples After propagating mixed plantations of mango, cashew and jackfruit in the Agency areas, where Podu (shifting cultivation) is practiced extensively, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) is now changing focus to commercial crops like coffee, pepper and even apples as they feel the climate is better suited for these. AP revives `Dukan-o-Makan', Roshni schemes for minorities Post-bifurcation of united AP in June last year, the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh made modest allocations for the welfare of minorities which constitute 9 per cent of the state's population. Gold smuggling racket running from Dubai? Ayub Khan may be holidaying in Dubai, but nearly 100 people work as his agents in smuggling gold into the country. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Derecognition of student group at IIT-M: 250 protesters detained in Chennai The protesters raised slogans against the management and condemned derecognition of the Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle. Persi lives it up at a party at Illusions, Chennai Persi lives it up at a party at Illusions, Chennai TN opposition parties welcome Karnataka's decision to challenge Jayalalithaa's acquittal in DA case Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to appeal against the high court order acquitting AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat thermal power plants set for major overhaul State-run thermal power plants in Gujarat are set for a major overhaul. TYE's global initiative hones entreprenurial skills of students Given a chance they can change the world and it was clearly visible at TYE Ahmedabad Business Plan Competition, where young talents presented their unique business plans before a panel of judges. DRI arrests 3 with Ephedrine drug Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Sunday held three men near Surat with 3.5 kg of banned drug Ephedrine. Acting on a tip-off, Rashid, Shabbir and Kalpesh were held by DRI at Kamrej toll plaza near Surat.​ More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Year 2020 to see 7 million deaths due to tobacco' Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) organised a CME (continuous medical education) at AMA Hall on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2015 on Sunday to highlight the ill effects of tobacco and treatment of tobacco related cancers. Neglected 300-yr-old Ayurvedic manuscripts to be preserved Regional Manuscript Library, the lone government manuscript library in the state, has added to its treasure around 300-year-old manuscripts of medical papers and volumes penned by Ayurvedacharyas, who have elaborated symptoms and cure of common and chronic diseases by Himalayan herbs. Woman kingpin among five vehicle lifters held The district police, with the help of crime branch and Jhunsi police, busted an inter-state gang of vehicles thieves, by arresting its kingpin Sweta Gupta and five gang members. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Hectic parleys to locate IIM site at Sambalpur During his two-day visit, Sahoo said he would hold discussions with the district administration on Monday to provide inputs to the state government for replying to the queries of ministry of human resources development in New Delhi on June 5. BJD leaders differ on accepting Gamang Amid speculation of former chief minister and Congress leader Giridhar Gamang joining the BJP, BJD vice-president and excise minister Damodar Rout said his party was not against inducting the veteran tribal leader. IIT shifts to new campus on July 20 IIT Bhubaneswar (IITBBS) will start functioning from its permanent campus at Argul village, on the outskirts of the city, from July 20, director of the institute Ratnam Varada Rajakumar said here on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Tribal woman gang raped in Shivpuri Suspected of practicing witchcraft, a tribal woman was gang raped at a distant village in Shivpuri in northern Madhya Pradesh on late Saturday night. 2 killed as car runs over six sleeping children in Rewa A car ran over six sleeping children, killing two on the spot in Rewa district on Monday morning. In a Chambal panchayat, IT-grad girl finds politics too hot to handle Three months after winning panchayat elections in Bhind, Anshu Arele, 22, an IT graduate, seems to be disillusioned with politics. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		A move to bring Gurdwara's out of control of ETPB Keeping in view the growing objections and concerns of foreign based Sikh religious institutions and Sikh think tanks over keeping control of Gurdwara’s of Pakistan by Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) , the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has constituted a committee comprising of Sikh representatives from around the world to begin a movement to ‘liberate’ Gurdwara’s of Pakistan from the control of ETPB . Panchayat orders rape accused be beaten up by shoes A Haryana panchayat has handed down a shocking verdict to two rape accused cousin brothers, ordering that they be hit by shoes five times in public and submit a paltry fine of Rs 50,000. Painted rooftops: 500 buildings face Rs 50,000 penalty After finding that around 500 buildings have not painted their rooftops with green or post-office red colours, in compliance with the Himachal Pradesh high court orders, the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has now decided to impose heavy penalty on the defaulters. More Chandigarh News»

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