[wanabidii] News Digest: Jaitley pitches for interest rate cut ahead of RBI policy

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, April 04, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Jaitley pitches for interest rate cut ahead of RBI policy A day ahead of the RBI meeting, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday pitched for easier monetary policy, arguing that high interest rates can make the economy sluggish. He also stressed that the debate on crucial economic issues, like interest rates, should move in the right direction in India. India factory activity at 8-month high in March: Survey Indian manufacturing expanded for the third straight month in March and at the fastest pace since July, driven by stronger demand which allowed companies to raise prices. The Nikkei/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to an eight-month high of 52.4 in March from February's 51.1. Oil prices fall on dimming prospect of output restraint Oil prices fell as the chances of Mideast producers agreeing to curb overproduction appeared dim. Also, Iran, after sanctions against it were lifted, said it would continue increasing its oil production and exports until it reaches the market position it enjoyed before the imposition of sanctions. More Business News»

		Environment
		Parrot species in US cities may rival that in its native US researchers are launching studies on Mexico's red-crowned parrot — a species that has been adapting so well to living in cities in California and Texas after escaping from the pet trade that the population may now rival that in its native country. World's 1st White Tiger Safari in MP opens Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday inaugurated the world's maiden 'White Tiger Safari' at Mukundpur in Satna district in the state's Vindhya region where the feline was first discovered more than 100 years ago. India to sign Paris climate change accord on April 22 The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world on track by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. Under the accord, at least 55 countries, accounting for an estimated 55 per cent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, will have to ratify or approve the agreement before it enters into force. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan PM's family hits back after Panama Papers leak The family of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was defiant, defending their ownership of offshore companies after they were named in the Panama Papers. The leak shows how some of the world's most powerful people have secreted away their money in offshore jurisdictions. Panama Papers: Xi Jinping's family implicated At least eight current or former members of the Politburo Standing Committee, the ruling Communist Party's most powerful body, have been implicated, highlighting the hot-button issue of wealth among China's ruling elite. Vietnam seizes Chinese vessel for intruding its waters Vietnam's coast guard in a rare move has seized a Chinese vessel for allegedly intruding in its waters, state media reported. It said the vessel has been towed to the port city of Hai Phong, and its captain and two sailors, all Chinese, are under the supervision of Vietnamese authorities. More World News»

		Science
		3D 'mini-retinas' grown from human stem cells Scientists have developed an efficient way to make 3D "mini retinas", which mimic the organ's tissue organisation, from mouse or human stem cells. The research offers new perspectives on the growth, injury and repair of retina — the part of the eye that is sensitive to light. Rare white dwarf will reveal secrets of star evolution Researchers from Brazil and Germany have discovered a white dwarf that contains no hydrogen or helium whatsoever. This will enable astronomers to study the exposed core of the star unimpeded by these gases, providing a unique view on the lives of stellar bodies in their final stages of existence. Now, shock waves to treat infections? More Science News»

		Technology
		21 best tech companies to work for in 2016 Google and Facebook have won these sort of best-places to work roundups for eons, for 2016 there's a new champ in town. This Oculus Rift feature may raise some serious privacy concerns Oculus Rift appears to collect information on the people wearing it and send all of that back to other companies, according to its terms and conditions. Corsair Strafe RGB gaming keyboard review Here's the review of the new Corsair Strafe RGB gaming keyboard More Technology News»

		Education
		Faculty, students for HCU ranking in top varsities: VC Notwithstanding the ongoing protests in the varsity following suicide by a student, Hyderabad Central University vice-chancellor Appa Rao Podile on Monday expressed happiness over the institution being ranked among the best universities in the country and vowed to continue the good work. Blunders by PU dept led to second paper leakage The department of pre-university education (DPUE) used the same set of papers printed for March 21 for the March 31 re-exam.The re-exam had to be cancelled after a second paper leak in 10 days. India calls for empowerment of autistic people Stressing on empowering autistic people through appropriate education and employment opportunities, India has called for enhancing quality of life of differently-abled children. India's permanent representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in an address here on Friday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		More pets in Mumbai have an afterlife thanks to taxidermy What was once the preserve of game hunters and museum curators is now helping pet parents cope with loss and be with their dead pets like nothing happened to them even if that means they lie in repose, resting in a corner of a room, mounted on a wall or displayed like artifact. Women's temple entry be sorted out among stakeholders: Sena Mumbai, Apr 4 () In the wake of Bombay High Court's ruling that it is women's fundamental right to enter places of worship in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena today said the issue concerning the Shani Shingnapur temple should have been sorted out among stakeholders instead of dragging it to the court. Biometric doors installed at Mira-Bhayander civic headquarters in Bhayander Beginning April 1 the general public is unable to walk in and out of the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) with biometric doors being installed in the civic headquarters in Bhayander. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		No extracted coal to be moved from Meghalaya after May 15: NGT New Delhi, Apr 4 () No extracted coal would be allowed to be transported from Meghalaya after May 15 when the state government will take it over and will be free to sell or auction it, the National Green Tribunal has said. Rungtas get four year jail term in first coal case verdict New Delhi, Apr 4 () Following is the chronology of events relating to a coal block allocation scam case in which a special court today awarded four-year jail term to Jharkhand Ispat Pvt Ltd (JIPL) directors R S Rungta and R C Rungta for the offences of criminal conspiracy and cheating. CBDT issues refunds for record setting year for taxpayer services The Central Board Direct Taxes achieved significant success in delivery of taxpayer services in Financial Year 2015-16, a record setting year in delivery of taxpayer services. The Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) at Bengaluru processed more than 4. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		JD(S) extends support to AAP on ACB issue Karnataka Governor refuses to meet former PM Deve Gowda, JD(S) left embarrassed Twenty years after having been sworn-in as a Prime Minister, H D Deve Gowda had enjoyed uninhibited access to all the State and Central government offices. CID arrest three men in question paper leak case in Karnataka The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Karnataka police have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in Pre-University chemistry examination paper leak. The arrested men include a PT teacher, a government employee and an officer of PWD department. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		VC credits faculty, students for HCU ranking in top varsities Hyderabad, Apr 4 () Notwithstanding the ongoing protests in the varsity following suicide by a student, Hyderabad Central University Vice Chancellor Appa Rao Podile today expressed happiness over the institution being ranked among the best universities in the country and vowed to continue the good Left parties demand recall of Hyderabad varsity vice chancellor Hyderabad, April 4 (IANS) The Left parties on Monday staged a protest in front of Raj Bhavan here, demanding recall of University of Hyderabad Vice Chancellor P. Appa Rao. Makeshift assembly to be ready by August Work on the assembly building in the makeshift secretariat will commence soon after chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu peruses all the plans submitted by the architects, said municipal administration minister P Narayana. The designs will be finalised in a couple of days so as to help the contractors start the works early, he averred. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		The S-files: Detecting leaks in gas pipes for the biggies From those experiments evolved a core team - of three students and their professor Krishnan H Balasubramanian - of Detect Technologies, a Chennai-based startup, which is today developing gumps, drones and sensors to detect cracks in pipelines of oil and gas industries. Tamil Nadu election: AIADMK to contest in 227 seats AIADMK general secretary and chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday announced 227 candidates for the May 16 assembly election in Tamil Nadu.  In 'Theri', Vijay pulls off his looks with panache: Stylist Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Costume designer and stylist Komal Shahani, who has worked with Tamil superstar Vijay for the third time in forthcoming Tamil actioner "Theri", says the actor has rocked each of the three different avatars he has sported in the film. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		HC extends bail for 2002 Naroda Patia massacre convict Gujarat high court has extended bail for one more month to the convict in the 2002 Naroda Patia massacre case, Kishan Korani, who is reportedly suffering from liver metastasis cancer. Thakore sena says no marriage in families addicted to liquor Gujarat: Only 530 doctors served in rural areas in five years Ahmedabad, Apr 4 () Out of more than 4,300 MBBS students who passed out from state-run medical colleges between 2009 and 2014 in Gujarat, only 530 served in government run-hospitals in rural areas for three years as per the bond they have to sign at the time of admission. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Astadhatu idol of Lord Ganesh worth 25 crore recovered in Kaushambi, 6 held Aspiring teachers stall stir Aspiring teachers on protest for the past two weeks have postponed their state-wide stir proposed for April 6. Artists from Sangam to blend culture hues on Simhastha stage Simhastha Kumbh is going to be held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, from April 22 this year but the city also has a role to play in the event. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		8 model colleges to admit pupils from this year Prisons directorate takes step to end hunger strike in Jharpada jail 'Casteless' orphans deprived of SC/ST benefits More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BMC razes loo, wife walks out on priest Hubbies in distress calling women's helpline Dental doctors to operate primary health centres in Madhya Pradesh Dental doctors would soon be operating primary health centres in Madhya Pradesh. Hinting at a change in policy, Madhya Pradesh health minister Narottam Mishra said, "AYUSH and dental doctors will be incorporated into the government health network." More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Ramdev targets `Bharat Mata...' opponents The whole atmosphere at venue was saffron with heavy presence of religious leaders at the stage. Quota secured in state, Jats now turn focus on Centre HC to hear petition against jat quota today According to the petitioner, with the passing of the new bill, the reservation reached around 70%, much beyond the 50% limit set by the apex court. More Chandigarh News»

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