[wanabidii] News Digest: Mallya's craft beer firm brews fresh funding in US

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		Sunday, April 03, 2016
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		Business
		Mallya's craft beer firm brews fresh funding in US ICICI Prudential pips HDFC, becomes largest fund house ICICI Prudential had an average AUM of Rs 175,880.9 crore for the quarter ending March, data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed. HDFC had an average AUM of Rs. 175,779.4 crore for the period. HDFC held the top slot for 4 ½ years. Bullion market shut to protest 1% excise duty Gold traders, jewellers and artisans have been observing strike since March 2, demanding roll-back of the budgetary proposal that has impacted the trade. Meanwhile, the government has constituted a panel under former chief economic advisor Ashok Lahri to look into the demands of jewellers. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Asia may face severe water crisis by 2050 Countries in Asia, including India, may face severe water shortage by 2050 due to rising economic activity, growing populations and climate change, MIT scientists have warned. There is a “high risk of severe water stress” in much of an area that is home to roughly half the world’s population, scientists said. Environment Ministry plans to introduce tree farming The quality of forests is not satisfactory and the ministry wants not only total forest cover but also improve its quality and bring richness in it. Hence beginning tree farming is being planned, Javdekar said after the meeting. More Environment News»

		World
		Donald Trump predicts 'very massive recession' in US Coming off a tough week on the campaign trail in which he made a series of missteps, Donald Trump's latest comments bring him back into the limelight ahead of Tuesday's important primary in Wisconsin where he trails in the polls. Belgian police arrest protesters, stand off with youths US plans third patrol near South China Sea islands More World News»

		Science
		Now, shock waves to treat infections? Laser cloaking device could hide us from aliens Humans could use controlled laser emission to conceal the Earth from searches by advanced extraterrestrial civilizations who might wish to exploit our planet's bountiful resources. Other civilizations might try to find Earth-like planets using the same techniques we do. Moon plays key role in maintaining Earth's magnetic field The Moon may play a major role in maintaining Earth's magnetic field that permanently protects us from the charged particles and radiation that originate in the Sun. The magnetic field is produced by the geodynamo, the rapid motion of huge quantities of liquid iron alloy in the Earth's outer core. More Science News»

		Technology
		Want to study abroad? Try these 8 apps Studying abroad in top universities is a dream that many Indian students have. Why the iPhone is so important to Apple Apple turned 40 on Friday, marking another big milestone for the world's most valuable company. How Tesla became the most lusted after car Model 3 makes electric debut by racking up more than 2 lakh pre-orders in 24 hours. So what's driving them crazy? More Technology News»

		Education
		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. Odisha govt wants Oriya Chair in BHU The government of Odisha intends to establish an Oriya Chair at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for teaching and learning of Oriya language. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		DTDC looking to invest USD 100 mn in 3 years Mumbai, Apr 3 () Logistics major DTDC is targeting to invest up to USD 100 million (around Rs 660 crore) in the next three years to expand network and will be looking at a round of capital raising in a year's time. Priyanka Chopra tried committing suicide: Former manager Mumbai, Apr 3 () Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra attempted suicide three times during her struggling days including in 2002 after the death of her alleged former boyfriend Aseem Merchant's mother, her ex-manager Prakash Jaju claimed today. 'Vemula's death united people and has shaken government': Activist More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		NIA officer shot dead, wife injured by unidentified killers Bijnor/New Delhi Apr 3 () Two unidentified motorcycle -borne assailants shot dead a National Investigation Agency (NIA) official, who was part of several terror probe cases related to Indian Mujahideen, and critically wounded his wife in the wee hours today when they were returning home from a SIA's low cost arm, Scoot, to launch India flights soon New Delhi, Apr 3 () Scoot Airline, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airline (SIA), is all set to land soon in three Indian cities including Chennai, making it the fourth carrier from the Southeast Asian naton to operate to the world's fastest growing aviation market here. Pearls scam: CBI to send Letters Rogatory to Australia New Delhi, Apr 3 () CBI will soon send judicial request to Australia to seek details of Pearls Group's activities there as it suspects Rs 670 crore collected from public for developing land and forests has been diverted to that country. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Now, shock waves to treat infections? A helpline that has no answers While everyone now cribs online to officials, desperate calls to old-world hotline 100 are being ignored. To prevent leaks, question papers won't be kept at taluk-level treasuries 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. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		FD fraud kingpin is a master scamster The arrest of Chunduri Venkata Koti Sai Kumar by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the multibank fixed deposit (FD) fraud case has revealed that he masterminded the entire scam in collusion with government officials, including some All India Service (AIS) officers. Hyderabad: Commuting via the 'death zone' Cyberabad usually evokes the mental image of gleaming buildings and high-end infrastructure, but one particular stretch in this part of the city is now being dubbed as a 'death zone'. Stress, muscle pains taking a toll on techies Spending long hours hunched in front of their laptops, increasingly many techies in the city are complaining of severe shoulder pain or regular bouts of backaches. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 0830 HRS IST: Tamil Nadu: Nil. Kerala: Nil. Tamil Nadu yet to give green signal for e-rickshaws Electric rickshaws operated on batteries will help reduce automobile pollution in Chennai and other cities in Tamil Nadu once the state government gives its nod, says an entrepreneur in this field. AIADMK hits back at BJP Chennai, Apr 3 () Under attack from the BJP on various issues, including "inaccessibility" of its leader and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, AIADMK today hit back at the saffron party, saying it had failed to stitch up an alliance in Tamil Nadu and was showing that "frustration" towards the ruling More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Boy goes missing from Mithakhali A 12-year-old boy, who had gone to meet his father on Friday, went missing on Saturday from Mithakhali area. Sarkhej murder: Cops want DFS to reconstruct face Police Sought A List Of Missing Persons From Six Adjoining Districts Jain sects to vote on guidelines for monks Guidelines For Monks, Followers To Be Announced More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		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. BJP aims to win over farmers The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would launch Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in 90,000 villages of the state to win over farmers ahead of forthcoming state assembly elections. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CM mum on queries in budget session Like past many sessions, chief minister Naveen Patnaik did not have to answer questions relating to his departments during question hour in the ongoing session of the assembly. Land grabbing case against Jena again, five associates held Police on Saturday registered one more land-grabbing case against former MLA (Sanakhemundi) Ramesh Jena and arrested five of his aides on charges of indulging in criminal activities. IT wizard talks on leadership training Information technology (IT) innovator Subroto Bagchi on Saturday spoke on leadership to ministers and bureaucrats of the state government, while delivering a Odisha Knowledge Hub lecture series here on Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		After MP MLAs, BMC corporators demand pay hike Elected representatives of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) delayed scheduled meeting of the Mayor-in-Council by over three hours demanding a hike in honorarium and salary. Salary hike of MLAs, ministers to scrape coffers by Rs29 crore Hike in salary and allowances of legislators and ministers of Madhya Pradesh would cost the state exchequer over Rs 29 crore a year.The hike was cleared by the assembly through three separate bills.The Salary Allowances and Pension of MLAs (Amendment) Bill, 2016, enhanced salaries of sitting members to Rs 1.10 lakh per month from Rs 71,000 sanctioned previously. This would cost the state's coffer Rs 25.86 crore. Ex sarpanch and panchayat secretary booked for toilet scam A former sarpanch and a panchayat secretary have been booked for alleged embezzlement of funds to the tune of Rs 7 lakh. The duo misused their position to withdraw funds to build toilets and anganwadi centres which were built only on papers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Theatre show in memory of Balwant Gargi Panjab University will host a theatre show to commemorate birth centenary of playwright and theatre director and Padam Shree awardee Balwant Gargi from April 3 to April 8 at the department of Indian theatre at 6.30pm every day. No let-up in jewellers' stir Jewellers association of Chandigarh (JAC) held a rally from Sector 35 on Saturday. Missing agenda item irks Cong More Chandigarh News»

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