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		Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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		Business
		Maruti Suzuki Q3 net zooms 47.46% at Rs 1,744.5cr Maruti Suzuki India reported a 47.46% jump in standalone net profit at Rs 1,744.5 crore for the December quarter, riding on increased share in higher segment models, lower sales expenses, and cost reduction. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,183 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. Rail app 'ixigo trains' goes multilingual on Jan 26 Apart from being available in multiple new languages, the ixigo trains app has also recently unveiled many other new features. For instance, the app picks up your upcoming train trips automatically and prompts you right in time to book a taxi ride to the railway station. Sensex soars over 100 points on global cues More Business News»

		Environment
		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). '2 of 10 most polluted cities covered by real-time monitoring' Only two of India's 10 most polluted cities, Delhi and Faridabad, are covered by the government's real-time air quality monitoring system, leaving more than one billion unprepared for toxic episodes, Greenpeace India said today, asserting that the country's air is now "deadlier" than China. More Environment News»

		World
		'North Korean elite turning against leader Kim Jong Un' Thae Yong Ho defected to South Korea in August last year and since December 2016 has been speaking to media and appearing on variety television shows to discuss his defection to Seoul and his life as a North Korean envoy. Somali militants ram car bomb into hotel, killing at least 13 Islamist militants rammed a car bomb into the gate of a hotel and stormed inside, killing at least 13 people in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. Gunfire rang out as fighters entered Dayah Hotel, which is popular with politicians. A second blast shook the area shortly, injuring several people. 'No proof of JuD's involvement in Mumbai attacks' Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Zaheerul Islam on Tuesday claimed that there is no proof of Jamaat-ud-Dawa's involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that led to the killings of over 150 people, a Pakistan daily reported. More World News»

		Science
		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. Long eclipse avoidance manoeuvres performed successfully on MOM spacecraft More Science News»

		Technology
		Honor 6X: First impressions Huawei-owned Honor has finally launched its Honor 6X smartphone in India. The successor to Honor 5X, the Honor 6X was first showcased at the recently-concluded CES 2017 show in Las Vegas. This message from Reliance Jio is a hoax Did you too come across the message from Reliance Jio about upgrade in daily download limit? Beware, it's is not just a hoax but also a ploy from cybercriminals to extract your personal data. Samsung reports a 50% jump in Q4 profits Samsung Electronics reported a 50% jump in fourth-quarter profits on Tuesday despite the humiliating Galaxy Note 7 recall that hammered the reputation of the world's largest smartphone maker. 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
		Mumbai's retail market witnesses 5 lakh sq ft of fresh retail space After a lull in 2015, Mumbai’s retail market witnessed 5 lakh sq ft of fresh retail space entering the market in 2016 with the completion of Xperia Mall, according to a CBRE South Asia report. Alert investor stops sale of builder's Rolls-Royce An investor battling controversial developer Pujit Aggarwal of Orbit Corporation says he stopped the potentially illegal sale of a Rolls-Royce Phantom owned by Pujit’s father and company promoter, Ravi Kiran. UP man walks into BJP's Kurla office, spins terror yarn to get railway job On December 30, a young man from Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district walked into the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kurla office and said he had information on a plan to derail and sabotage long-distance trains ahead of the Republic Day. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Tight vigil in Delhi on R-Day, anti-drone tech to thwart any air attack In view of recent intelligence inputs that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba might be planning to use helicopter charter services and charter flights to launch attack through air, Delhi Police along with other security agencies are keeping a tight vigil. Shallow fog in Delhi, 26 trains delayed A layer of shallow fog engulfed the national capital this morning, resulting in delay of 26 north-bound rail services and rescheduling of four others. Delhi police's Republic Day traffic advisory More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		10% discount on online applications for new water connections Till March 31, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will provide 10% discount on prorate basis for those applying online for new water and sanitation connection for their buildings. Pro rata is the one-time payment made to the board while getting water and sanitary connection to their buildings. How India's 'Garden City' became a garbage city The surge in Bengaluru's population - from three million at the start of the 1990s to in excess of eight million - has placed huge pressure on its municipality, which stands accused of inadequate urban planning and, in particular, of failing to cope with the accompanying rise in waste volumes. Narayana Health hospital: Medical aid for baby with 4 legs More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana government yet to frame guidelines for single women pensions Police 'handcuff' bank door after staff leave it open Online, originals sell for as less as Rs 1,350 More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Women call for safer public spaces “Public safety is the government’s business. The length of my skirt isn’t,” reads Lavanya Narayan’s placard, as she smiles into the camera. Campus Front of India to move court against Coimbatore police commissioner's 'anti-national outfit' statement The Campus Front of India plans to file a petition in the district court against Coimbatore city police commissioner A Amalraj as he has called it an anti-national outfit. Madras HC stays income tax notices to Chidambaram, family Congress strongman and former Union finance and home minister P Chidambaram has rushed to the Madras high court against the revival of assessment of income tax returns filed by him and his family members six years ago and seeking to quash the department’s demand notices and the reassessment. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man who gave contract to kill Anand councillor nabbed in Thailand An accused, resident of Anand district in Gujarat, wanted in a contract killing case has been arrested by the Thailand police. Chandresh Patel, resident of Borsad in Anand district of Gujarat, had given a contract to kill Pragnesh Patel, Anand Councillor, to Suresh Pillai - a Thane based sharp shooter of under world don Ravi Pujari. Mentally ill and tied up, this girl does not exist for the state At an age, she should be running around and exploring her world, she is imprisoned – tied to a crate of stones on the pavement outside the Shiv temple near Ankur Crossroads that she calls her home. This Republic Day, government schools in Gujarat to celebrate girl child This Republic Day, schools will impart an unprecedented lesson to society in valuing and educating the girl child. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		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. Apna Dal to go it alone in 150 constituencies Apna Dal (Krishna Patel faction) would go it alone in 150 selected constituencies from across the state. The party would release the lists of candidates on January 26 and 27. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Engine breaks free from train, runs 2km in Rourkela Three days after Hirakhand Express jumped track killing 41 people at Kuneru, in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, the passengers of Bhubaneswar-Anand Vihar superfast weekly express had a narrow escape when the engine got detached from the coaches minutes after crossing Rourkela station. Typist is 41st victim of Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express derailment The death toll in the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express derailment touched 41 after a body was spotted at the mishap site on Tuesday. You can now appear for NEET in Odia The Centre on Tuesday gave in to the state government's demand and has decided to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate medical admissions (NEET-UG) in Odia. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal Development Authority extends facility for elderly people 20 firms submit bid for Rewa solar power plant Hoshangabad's 11-year-old boy cooks up kidnap story More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Jat stir: Government directs officials to ensure that law & order is maintained As Haryana braces for a fresh round of quota agitation by Jats from January 29, the State Government today directed civil and police administration to ensure that law and order is maintained and to provide security of all major critical points like drinking water supply to Delhi. ​ Session to end soon, government schools' students await funds According to the education department norms , every student of a government school from classes I to VIII is entitled to a fund of Rs 800 for school uniform and Rs 120 for stationery and Rs 100 for a bag. Narnaul DSP Rajesh Kumar booked for stalking woman Complaint Filed After Beti Bachao Campaign Volunteer Meets Narnaul SP More Chandigarh News»

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