[wanabidii] News Digest: Govt plans expansive budget despite growth, revenue worries

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, January 26, 2017
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		Business
		Govt plans expansive budget despite growth, revenue worries Arun Jaitley is looking at how to fund giveaways to taxpayers and higher public investment to help nurse Asia's third-largest economy back to health after the government's shock decision in November to abolish currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000. Budget going to be 'market-neutral': Morgan Stanley The Union budget is going to be a "market-neutral" event as policymakers are not likely to change their policy stance and will continue to focus on fiscal consolidation, says a Morgan Stanley report. "We do not expect major changes in the conduct of fiscal policy and hence, view the budget as a market-neutral event," Morgan Stanley said. Dow 20,000: What does it mean and where does it go? More Business News»

		Environment
		Smog pushes Beijing residents to innovate for the world Wolf-sized otters roamed Earth over 6 million yrs ago India to ratify Kyoto Protocol on climate change The Union Cabinet - India's highest decision making body - on Tuesday gave its approval to ratify the second commitment period (2013-2020) of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on containing the emission of Green House Gases (GHGs). More Environment News»

		World
		China releases new list of items banned for export to N Korea China has released a new list of items banned for export to North Korea, following a new round of United Nations sanctions and complaints from President Donald Trump that Beijing was not doing enough to pressure its communist neighbor. Mexico's president 'considering' scrapping US trip In a nationally televised speech late Wednesday, President Enrique Pena Nieto said he regrets and rejects the US decision, and repeated that Mexico would not pay for the wall despite Trump's avowals that it would. Hold India "accountable" for its crimes in Kashmir: Pakistan Pakistan on Thursday asked the world community to hold India "accountable" for its "crimes against humanity" in Kashmir, as it demanded justice for the families of 25 Kashmiris allegedly killed by Indian security in 1990. More World News»

		Science
		Future of giant radio telescope in Puerto Rico in limbo The future of one of the world's largest single-dish radio telescopes is in limbo after the US National Science Foundation announced it was seeking someone to operate the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. Bursts of methane may have warmed early Mars, suggests study Interactions between methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen in the atmosphere of ancient Mars may have created warm periods that allowed the red planet to support liquid water on its surface, according to a new study that may help in our quest for life beyond the Earth. Has Mt Everest shrunk after Nepal quake? Survey of India to find out An expedition from the Survey of India would depart for Nepal in 2 months to conduct the exercise that comes in the backdrop of doubts expressed by section of the scientific community about the shrinking of the towering mountain peak. Mount Everest officially stands at 8,848 metres above sea level. More Science News»

		Technology
		Airtel 'warns' government on Reliance Jio's free offer In a veiled attack on newcomer Reliance Jio, telecom major Bharti Airtel today said free offers by telcos would hit all stakeholders, including lenders, and government revenue. Reliance Jio's biggest 'complain' may be getting resolved Terming the overall Points of Interconnect situation as "better" than before, regulator Trai has said Vodafone and Idea Cellular are meeting norms in all circles, while for Bharti Airtel the congestion level is beyond permissible limit in eight circles. BHIM app gets support for seven regional languages Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), the common platform for making quick payments using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is now available on Google Play Store with an updated version. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIMs to get full autonomy, will award degrees, not diplomas After 13 years, JNU hikes entrance examination fee by 27% JNU aspirants will now have to shell out more money for appearing for the varsity's entrance examination as the fees for it have been increased by 27 per cent from the upcoming academic session. Percentage of 'out-of-school' girls in MP jumps to 8.5: Report Despite offering freebies like books, bicycle and uniforms along with scholarships among others to enhance enrollment, Madhya Pradesh is among the top three states in the country where the percentage of out-of-school girls is the highest, according to an education status report for 2016. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Man gets 35 years for killing pregnant woman & brother, stabbing husband Kherwadi flyover work to affect traffic for three days On Republic-Day eve, BMC flouts noise cut-off More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		One held for shooting at cop SHO reaches Delhi high court 2 hours late, sent to police lines Tandoor case: Sushil Sharma gets parole More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		90% of patients in Karnataka can't afford paediatric liver transplants BENGALURU: Kaveri (name changed), a single mother, lost her eldest child to a congenital liver disease despite transplant a few years ago. After surgery, Kashmiri student back on his feet Struggling to walk normally and unable to get the desired treatment in his native state, Tufail Arif Basha, 25, turned to Bengaluru for medical aid. Government awaits reply from A-G on Justice P Vishwanath Shetty's nomination Karnataka may not get a Lokayukta for some more time as a recent goverment proposal recommending former high court judge P Vishwanath Shetty's name for the post still appears to be under scrutiny. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tortured by employer, two Indian workers in Qatar plead to be rescued KCR to open irrigation project on Jan 31 AP special status fight takes social media by storm Jagan, Pawan May Take Part In Silent March At RK Beach In Vizag Today More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam unfurls national flag at Marina 68th Republic Day celebrations: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam unfurls national flag at Marina Ginjee court orders upset temples Oonjal Utsavam schedule A series of judicial orders by a Gingee civil court, stopping the famous Oonjal Utsavam (swing festival) of the Melmalayanur Angalamman temple, staying auction of temple shops and stalling bus stand project, has thrown the festival schedules out of gear. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Rape survivor's statement recorded before magistrate Ten years on, GTU yet to get UGC certificate Man dies trying to avoid cow on road More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		High court seeks Noida officials' reply In the PIL, it was alleged that Noida authorities have allotted the land to a private limited company for running amusement park in Noida. Mela turns into voter awareness camp A mela venue in Pratapgarh turned into a voter awareness camp on Tuesday. Volunteers of Baba Bhayharan Nath Dham and Bakulahi River Rejuvenation Abhiyan used banners and posters to educate visitors about their right to vote. BJP declares Neelam karwaria as its candidate from Meja BJP on Tuesday declared Neelam Karwaria as its candidate from Meja assembly segment of Allahabad district in the list of 67 candidates being declared by senior party leaders at party headquarters in New Delhi. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Artha Tatwa Group scam under investigation In a belated move, the serious fraud investigation office (SFIO), a specialised wing under union ministry of corporate affairs, geared up to probe alleged financial irregularities by Artha Tatwa (AT) Group, a chit fund company. Hirakhand Express train derailment: Child seperated from family Boy survives, but is separated from kin Rescued From Puri Stn On Monday More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		5.5 lakh temporary pump cconnections to be permanent by June 2019 in MP Around 5.5 lakh temporary pump connections will be converted in permanent connections by June 2019 under Mukhyamantri Sthayi Krishi Pump Connection Yojana. The information was given in review meeting of energy department, taken by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Mass teaching day in MP put off again, Feb 15 is fresh date The ‘mass teaching day’ to be observed on January 28 where chief minister, his cabinet colleagues and eminent personalities were to teach primary students of government schools for an hour, has been postponed to February 15 due to chief minister’s other engagements. This is the second time that the event has been postponed. PM Modi invited to MP's Narmade Sewa Yatra's concluding ceremony Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited at the concluding ceremony of Namami Devi Narmade Sewa Yatra, on May 11. The 3,344km campaign touching 972 villages and 51 blocks of 16 districts, situated on the bank of river Narmada, will end in May. An official announcement for PM’s visit is awaited. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BJP worker waves sword at rally, booked Division no 6 police booked a BJP supporter from New Shivaji Nagar on Tuesday, for violating the code of conduct by waving a sword during the BJP rally, outside the office of Surinder Dawar, Congress candidate from central constituency. Uniform must for Haryana transport inspectors and sub-inspectors Haryana transport department inspectors and sub-inspectors (SIs) will now have to wear uniforms as the state government on Wednesday notified the Haryana Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2016, regarding uniform for the staff posted in field offices of regional transport authorities. Lawyer's murder: Son's father-in-law arrested A day after the murder of senior lawyer of Hisar, special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday arrested the father in-law of the victim Subhash Gupta's son and three others for the murder. More Chandigarh News»

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