[wanabidii] News Digest: I-T dept made info exchange requests to many countries

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		Thursday, June 02, 2016
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		Business
		I-T dept made info exchange requests to many countries Officials said the department approached the British Virgin Islands, the UK, UAE, Switzerland and a few other countries in order to take its probe forward and obtain further details about the transactions and investments made by Bhandari and some companies he purportedly owned and operated. Sahara properties to be auctioned at Rs 722 cr reserve price Tasked by markets regulator Sebi to sell land parcels of Sahara, HDFC Realty will auction the five properties owned by the group at a reserve price of Rs 722 crore on July 4. SBI Cap has been tasked with auction of 30 land properties with estimated market value of Rs 4,100 crore. India expects USD 56 bn investment in electronics sector India is expecting $56 billion worth of investments over the next four years in the electronics sector to meet its increasing demand. "We must have an electronics output of $400 billion a year by 2020 to meet domestic demand and generate exports worth $80 billion," Director in the Department of Electronics and IT Ministry SK Marwaha said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Leopard on the loose sparks alarm in Kathmandu A wild leopard sparked alarm in Nepal's capital after it spent hours wandering through a residential neighbourhood before being sedated and captured. Police called in zoo and wildlife officials who tracked the animal as it clambered over rooftops and padded through backyards, while residents watched Goa minister: Wont allow dumping in protected areas Goa environment minister Rajendra Arlekar said that no new dumping will be allowed near the protected areas. Supreme Court had lifter the Goa mining ban only last year after a more than two year long gap. The government records indicate that there are total 139 mining dumps located on forest lands. Forest-destroying palm oil powers cars in EU: report Transport & Environment,an environmental group obtained revealed on basis of industry figures that palm oil produced on tropical plantations that drive deforestation has become a major biofuel for vehicles in the European Union. More Environment News»

		World
		Thai tiger temple monk caught fleeing with skins, fangs The Thai authorities uncovered a trove of animal parts and intercepted a monk trying to leave a controversial "tiger temple" with skins and fangs on Thursday, the latest discovery to fuel accusations that the zoo is involved in the illegal wildlife trade. Donald Trump is a "fraud": Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton is calling Donald Trump a fraud, claiming that he's trying to scam Americans the way he scammed students in his university. Newly released documents revealed that he tried to trick people who couldn't afford the tuition into enrolling. Gorbachev today: Reviled and beloved in Russia More World News»

		Science
		New software turns webcams into eye-trackers Scientists have developed a software called WebGazer.js that turns computer webcams into eye-trackers, which can infer the location of the user. It is considered to be an advancement that may help developers optimize content and make websites more user-friendly. Hydrogen signal from remote galaxy 'detected' Using the Very Large Array (VLA), located in New Mexico, US, an international team of scientists has detected a faint signal emitted by hydrogen gas in a galaxy more than five billion light years away. This incredible measurement is almost double the previous record of distance. Astronomers detect hydrogen in distant galaxy for first time More Science News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio website goes live, lets everyone register for network trial Users interested in experiencing the Reliance Jio 4G connection can register for free on the website. They will have to share details like their name, email ID, contact number, state and city. The company representative will then get in touch with the user to help him/her complete the process. World's most expensive smartphone Solarin launched: 10 things to know Israeli startup Sirin Labs has launched the world's most expensive Android smartphone. LG G5 review: Impressive innovation, could have been better In a fiercely contested market where all smartphone manufacturers launch flagship devices bursting with top-of-the-line hardware specifications every year, the LG G5 seems like a breath of fresh air. More Technology News»

		Education
		KVs steal thunder: 105 students hit bullseye All of 105 students from five Kendriya Vidyalayas across Bhopal scored 10 CGPA in Class X, the results for which were declared by CBSE on Saturday. No CPMT this year, UP to go for NEET UGC asks varsities to set up 24X7 helpline for admissions With the new academic session being round the corner and admission process already under way in various universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all varsities to set up round the clock helpline to address admission related queries. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Digital technolgy has promoted people's participation: Prasad Union Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the JAM (Jan Dhan – Adhaar – Mobile) today reaches 31 crore beneficiaries with 59 schemes involving Rs 61,822 crores. He said the Direct Benefit Transfer has helped save Rs 36,500 crores. Mr. Prasad said all the above schemes are being implemented on digital technology platform. Index of eight core industries has grown at 8.5%: Piyush Goyal The index of eight core industries has grown at 8.5 % year on year in April 2016, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal said in Mumbai. The performance by these 8 core industries which, account for 38% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showcases the strengthening of the economic situation. IFSC inks pact with Singapore Int'l Arbitration Centre Mumbai, Jun 2 () Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company that houses the country's first international financial services centre (IFSC), has entered into an agreement with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) to resolve international commercial disputes. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		GDP to grow faster in Q1 on govt spending in infra: Industry New Delhi, Jun 2 () Additional capital expenditure by the government in infrastructure projects will help the economy grow faster in the first quarter of current fiscal, industry said today. Throwing acid at woman: HC doubles duo's jail term to 10 yrs New Delhi, Jun 2 () The Delhi High Court has doubled to 10 years the jail term of two convicts for throwing acid on a 25-year-old woman, who lost her vision and had a disfigured face, saying the "brutal inhuman attack on a beautiful woman" and the mere sight of her injuries were "traumatising". Tourist visa & e-visa for foreigners wanting to do Yoga course New Delhi, Jun 2 () In a first, India will give tourist visa and e-tourist visa to foreigners willing to undergo short term course on Yoga in its bid to popularise the ancient spiritual and ascetic practice globally. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka govt staff strike demanding pay parity with Centre Bengaluru, June 2 () Working of government machinery in Karnataka virtually came to a grinding halt today as more than five lakh employees, ignoring warnings of disciplinary action, struck work demanding pay parity with Central staff. Siddaramaiah invites senior diplomats to promote Karnataka Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday invited seven senior Indian diplomats to be ambassadors of the state to promote it at various international fora. Police body chief held ahead of proposed constabulary protest  Bengaluru, June 2 () Ahead of the threatened en masse leave protest by Karnataka constabulary on June 4, police have arrested the head of the association spearheading the stir. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Raghu Dixit, the teacher and troubadour regales Hyderabad Raghu Dixit, the teacher and troubadour regales Hyderabad Telangana celebrates second formation day Hyderabad, Jun 2 () Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today hoisted the National Flag tied to a 291-ft tall mast on the occasion of state's second formation day. The flag was hoisted at the Sanjivayya Park here overlooking the picturesque Hussain Sagar lake in the heart of the city. Zakaat should also be used to create edu, health infra Ramzan is just around the corner. It is a time when lakhs of households across the city and state begin to calculate and disburse zakaat. Translated as “alms tax“ and even called “the purification of wealth“, every year, those who can afford it, pay crores of rupees, two-and-a-half percent of their annual savings, to those who need it the most ­ the poor. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN to set up copra procurement centres: Jaya Chennai, June 2 () Fulfilling her electoral promise, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today announced setting up of direct copra procurement centres aimed at benefitting coconut farmers in the wake of fall in its prices. Tamil Nadu State Information Commission directs Salem district court to provide info under RTI Act Rapping the public information officer of the Salem chief judicial magistrate court, the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission (SIC) came to the help of a 73-year-old former employee of the court whose RTI application demanding a copy of her own service register was rejected for reasons which were not prescribed by the Act. At 81, Pune painter is as fresh as her frames A sari hangs from a clothesline on the first floor verandah; below, a woman buys groceries from a store; another one on the second floor hands over a basket of fruits while chatting through the window. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gulberg society massacre:Zakia Jafri disappointed with verdict Ahmedabad, Jun 2 () Zakia Jafri, wife of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was among those killed in the Gulberg Society massacre, today expressed disappointment over the court acquitting 36 people and said they should have been punished as they "killed people and destroyed property". 24 convicted, 36 let off in Gulbarg Society massacre case Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) After 14 long years, a special Gujarat sessions court on Thursday convicted 24 people, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Atul Vaidya, in the sensational Gulbarg massacre case in which 69 people, including former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, were burnt alive on February 28, 2002. Not satisfied with Gulberg verdict, fight to continue: Zakia Ahmedabad, Jun 2 () Zakia Jafri, who has been waging a battle for 14 years to secure justice for her late husband and former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, today expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict in the 2002 Gulberg Society riots case and said she will continue her fight. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Explosion injures five Five people, including three women, were injured in an explosion in Katra Gulab Singh area under Jethwara police station of Pratapgarh district on Wednesday. Senior leaders should listen to workers, says AICC secy Akhil Bharatiya Congress committee (AICC) secretary Rana Goswami on Wednesday claimed that the party would be a part of government in 2017. He, however, asked senior party leaders to change their attitude and give due respect to party workers. AAP to contest urban bodies' polls in UP Aiming to find a foothold in UP, Aam Admi Party (AAP) would be constituting its nagar and mahanagar units to contest urban bodies' polls scheduled for July next year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen govt in deep slumber: PM Narendra Modi My govt dedicated to poor, BJP synonymous with development: PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday said his government is dedicated to the poor and is on the right track for their welfare and country’s development. Odisha becomes first to give welfare to transgender community More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Poonam Mahajan travels by special train from Bina to Bhopal Bhopal, Jun 2 () BJP MP from Maharashtra Poonam Mahajan travelled by a special train to Bhopal from Bina district to ensure that she does not miss her flight to Mumbai, two days back. 'Host of overseas courses on offer' Parents in Bhopal need to open up their minds to overseas educational courses apart from other creative fields, said career counsellors at "SBI-MIRCHI Education fair", organized by Radio Mirchi in collaboration with State Bank of India. 'Efforts by KV schools made it possible' Madhya Pradesh has two regions of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Bhopal and Jabalpur regions.Bhopal region has improved its overall percentage of last year. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Refresher course on major concerns in social sciences starts at PU UGC-sponsored inter-disciplinary refresher course on the theme, “Major Concerns in Social Sciences” started on Tuesday at Seminar Hall of department-cum-centre for women’s studies and development, Panjab University. Canada resident Hardeep Nijjar accused of runing terror camps in Canada writes to PM Trudeau Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada based Sikh activist who has been accused of running a terror camp in Mission, BC, has written to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau urging him to dispel Indian government's “fabricated, baseless, fictitious and politically motivated” allegations against him. He has claimed that he had been campaigning for rights of the Sikhs and human rights violations also in India. INLD MP Dushyant seeks apology from Prakash Committee panel Chandigarh, June 2 () INLD MP Dushyant Chautala, named in the Prakash Singh Committee report for allegedly adding "fuel to the fire" during the Jat agitation, has accused the Haryana government of trying to defame him and sought an apology from Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. More Chandigarh News»

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