[wanabidii] News Digest: Negative inflation for 17th month, at -0.85% in March

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, April 18, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Negative inflation for 17th month, at -0.85% in March The Reserve Bank mainly looks at retail inflation data while firming up its monetary policy stance. Retail inflation in March fell to a six-month low of 4.83 per cent. RBI earlier this month cut the key policy rate by 0.25 per cent and projected retail inflation to be around 5 per cent this fiscal. RBI likely to go for 25 bps rate cut on Aug 9: Report Earlier this month, RBI reduced its policy rate by 0.25 per cent to 6.5 per cent -- its lowest level in more than five years. While this was the first rate cut after a gap of six months, RBI has lowered its rate by 1.5 per cent cumulatively since January 2015. Banks to share transaction details in standard format The issue was first raised by the CBI which found that while investigating an offence, banks were providing information in different formats making probe rather difficult. A meeting was then called by Central Economic Intelligence Bureau and a commonly acceptable format was designed. More Business News»

		Environment
		3 new primate species discovered in Madagascar The newly identified species live in the South and East of Madagascar and increase the number of known mouse lemur species to 24, researchers said. Mouse lemurs are small, nocturnal primates, which are only found in Madagascar - and they all look very similar with their brown fur and large eyes. 'Pollution impact on monuments slow but long lasting' Pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, generated by vehicles and industries, react with air moisture to form acids that eat into the marble resulting in change of colour and even corrosion. Cambodia banking on India to reintroduce tigers Right tigers from India — six females and two males — would be translocated to Cambodia where the big cats have been declared extinct. The Indian tigers would be "reintroduced" in two different locations in Cambodia over the next five years. The last known tiger in Cambodia was reported in 2007. More Environment News»

		World
		Ultra-nationalism could complicate Serbia's EU path Polls indicate Seselj's Radicals and the right-wing Dveri grouping, which hold pro-Russian and anti-NATO views and demand an end to integration with the EU, will both get over the threshold needed to get into parliament and together could win about 25-30 seats in the 250-seat assembly. Ecuador quake toll at 272, 'certain to rise' The biggest earthquake in Ecuador in decades has killed 272 people. The toll will 'certainly' rise even further, the President has said. More than 2,000 people were injured as structures tumbled during the quake and aftershocks. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck the South American nation late on Saturday. Chinese military aircraft makes first public landing in South China Sea A Chinese military aircraft has for the first time publicly landed at a new airport on an island China has built in the disputed South China Sea, state media said on Monday, raising the prospect that China could base fighter jets there. More World News»

		Science
		Uruguay storms kill seven, displace 3,600 Colonia Suiza, Uruguay, April 18, 2016 (AFP) -Storms and floods in Uruguay have killed seven people and driven 3,600 from their homes in recent days, authorities said Sunday. Uruguay storms kill seven, displace 2,000: authorities Colonia Suiza, Uruguay, April 17, 2016 (AFP) -Storms and floods in Uruguay have killed seven people and driven 2,000 from their homes in recent days, authorities said Sunday. Sexually transmitted infection may soon become untreatable Cases of an antibiotic resistant sexually transmitted infection have been detected in London after initially being found only in the north, Public Health England (PHE) said on Sunday. More Science News»

		Technology
		9 tablets to replace your laptop Here's over to some good options to replace your laptop. 5 reasons why you shouldn't switch to Microsoft Edge browser yet The Edge browser marks the start of an exciting new era for Microsoft and it’s definitely a step in the right direction — but maybe it was unveiled too quickly. Here's what Oculus has to say about privacy concerns An executive from virtual reality company Oculus says consumers shouldn't be concerned about an invasion of their privacy when using the Oculus Rift. More Technology News»

		Education
		Mission admission: Words count, breaking the language barrier It's that time of the year again, when students have to make choices that will define their careers. To have many choices is wonderful but when the options are many, and all appear compelling, making an informed decision is a challenge. HRD ministry follows activities on campuses with geo-sat app The new app is on cellphones of ministry officials, principals and faculty members, all of who, whether in Sikkim or Surat, Kashmir or Kanyakumari, can chart territories by swiping across the grid of the new-style maps. Web counselling for PG medical seats from April 23 from April 25 to 28 for Telangana colleges.The candidates will be. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Flipkart ties up with Godrej Interio for furniture vertical Mumbai, Apr 18 () In a move that will help increase its play in furniture space, Flipkart today announced an exclusive partnership with Godrej Interio to enable customers to access an exclusive, and unique range of furniture. 'Traffic' cast misses director Rajesh Pillai Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Soon after completing his first feature film "Traffic", director Rajesh Pillai passed away at age 41 and the star cast of the movie still cannot believe that he is not with them. Domestic cotton output to be 341 lakh bales in 2015-16: CAI Mumbai, Apr 18 () Country's cotton output is estimated to be 341 lakh bales for 2015-16 season, which began on October 1, according to industry body CAI. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has placed its March estimate of the cotton crop for the 2015-16 season at 341 lakh bales (170 kgs each). More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Mindtree Q4 net up 21.2% at Rs 156 cr New Delhi, Apr 18 () Mid-sized software services firm Mindtree today reported a 21.2 per cent growth in consolidated net profit at Rs 156 crore for the quarter ended March 31. The firm had posted a net profit of Rs 128.7 crore in the year-ago period, it said in a statement. No job cuts for Intel businesses in India: Top executive New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) India will not see any job cuts from Intel at the moment and the chip-making giant will only invest further in the country to support the "Digital India" intiative, a top Intel executive has said. Network18 to rebrand CNN-IBN as CNN-News18 New Delhi, Apr 18 () Media firm Network18 is rebranding its English news channel CNN-IBN to CNN-News18. The channel will today unveil a new name and logo, studio and a new look and feel to the news screen tonight, TV18, which is part of Network18 Group said in a statement. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Tata Motors receives over 1 lakh enquiries for new Tiago' Bengaluru, Apr 18 () The new hatchback Tata Tiago, which was launched here today, received over one lakh enquiries from across the country. "The entire hatchback segment is divided into four sub segments - the entry, mid, high and premium. The launch of Kirik Party in Bengaluru This is Rakshit’s first production venture Soon, Isro to test reusable launch vehicle The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is working on a Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD). More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Unknown assailants rob Rs 53 lakh meant to be deposited in ATMs Zurich Airport to exit Bangalore International Airport Hyderabad, Apr 18 () Zurich Airport has reached an agreement to sell its 5 per cent minority shareholding in Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) in India to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd for USD 48.9 million before taxes. Rain brings relief, havoc in Andhra, Telangana Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorm claimed two lives and damaged horticultural crops in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 0830 HRS IST: Chennai, Apr 18 () Isolated rainfall occurred over Rayalaseema, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and South interior Karnataka. Dry weather prevailed over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Coastal and North interior Karnataka. Tamil Nadu election: AIADMK changes candidates once again, this time in eight seats With four more days left for the start of filing of nominations for the May 16 assembly election in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK on Monday changed its candidates in eight more constituencies.  SBI bars loan defaulters from aspiring to become clerks (Lead, Changing headline) Chennai, April 18 (IANS) A wilful defaulter of a Rs.9,000 crore bank loan can be a member of parliament but a poor student who had defaulted on education loan due to economic/family circumstances is barred from applying for a clerical job in State Bank of India (SBI). This, a top bank union leader said, is obnoxious. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Denied dal, jeera rice for dinner, man kills himself Wife's refusal to cook his favourite dish angered the 30-yr-old Naroda resident; two other bodies fished out of Sabarmati in past 48 hours Patidars refuel, state on quota fire again Unrest gripped parts of the city on Sunday in the wake of violence in Mehsana and Surat, and after news spread of SPG convener Lalji Patel sustaining injuries during the Patidar jail bharo agitation.Police officers and personnel were immediately deployed across key locations in city, where violence had occurred in August last year. Bike-borne chain snatchers attack woman in Chandlodia, speed away with necklace worth 20,000 A woman was robbed of her gold necklace worth Rs 20,000 in Chandlodia. Complainant Neeta Patel, a resident of Dharti II, said she was passing by Kumkum Party Plot at 10.45 am on April 16 when two motorcycle-borne men waylaid her and sped away after snatching her necklace. She has filed a complaint in this regard with Sola police. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Teachers' assn demands closure of schools In view of intense hot weather conditions, the teachers' association has demanded closure of all schools up to class VIII and revision of timings for classes from IX to XII. 'Bael seeds can help fight diabetes' Scientists of Allahabad University led by Geeta Watal have found that the seeds of bael have qualities to fight diabetes. Crossword to test mental ability of CBSE students If your ward studies in any of the schools affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or for that matter in any Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) of the country and you consider him or her brilliant in solving crossword, here comes an opportunity to show mettle. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Compensation announced for Odisha bus accident victims Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced compensation of Rs.2 lakh each for the families of those who died in a bus accident in Deogarh district and free medical treatment for the injured. 'No funds allocated for Narla wagon workshop' The minister said the NDA government makes sure that all projects announced by it see the light of day."We believe in doing good work and never forget our promises," he said. 27 killed as bus falls in Deogarh gorge, 10 hurt Twenty seven people were killed and more than 10 were injured when a bus fell off a road into a 300-ft gorge in Deogarh district on Sunday evening, Deogarh SP Sarah Sharma said. Prima facie, it appears the driver may have lost control while negotiating a turn More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP: NTCA launches probe into deaths of tigers Bhopal, Apr 18 () Taking a serious note of a spate of tiger deaths in Madhya Pradesh, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has set up a panel that has launched a probe into the incidents. A total of 18 big cats have died in the state since May 2015. Now, cop attacked, injured in Morena dist Two days after a head constable was attacked by a mob at a village in Guna district, an assistant sub-inspector was attacked by a man accused of rioting under the influence of alcohol. After injuring the cop seriously, the assailant is on the run. Struggling for yrs, Palash a bright spark of domestic cricket Last year, he was a standby for the Ranji team of Madhya Pradesh. Today, he is being compared to legend Anil Kumble. The 23-year-old, right arm leg-spinner from Ujjain, Palash Kochar, who was struggling as a cricketer for years, hit a high point in his fledgling career on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Murthal witness 'attacked on NH-1' A witness to the alleged atrocities on women in Murthal during the Jat quota protests inFebruary has alleged he was attacked on Sunday when driving back to Delhi from Chandigarh. Finally, SAD (Longowal) merges with Congress Ahead of the 2017 assembly elections in Punjab, Congress received a boost with the merger of SAD (Longowal) headed by former chief minister Surjit Singh Barnala's wife with the party. 'White caps' are like whitefly: Harsimrat SAD leader and Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Sunday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party, saying that people wearing "white caps" were more dangerous than the whitefly pest that had destroyed swathes of cotton crop last year. More Chandigarh News»

		Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here	Other Newsletters from TOI : Breaking News | Top Headlines | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style