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		Friday, January 20, 2017
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		Business
		Rupee firms up 10 paise against dollar in early trade Note ban leads to 15%dip in healthcare spends Tribunal allows lenders to recover Rs 6k cr Kingfisher Airlines debt More Business News»

		Environment
		'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. 2016 was hottest year ever recorded: UN weather agency The world witnessed the hottest year on record in 2016, surpassing the exceptionally high temperatures of 2015, the UN weather agency said, highlighting new records in indicators of human-caused climate change and loss of Artic sea ice. Climate science bedeviled by 'tipping points' Ice sheets with enough frozen water to lift sea levels more than a dozen metres; powerful ocean currents that keep bone-chilling winters at bay on both sides of the Atlantic; monsoon rains upon which hundreds of millions in Asia depend for food -- all are at risk of irretrievable disruption. More Environment News»

		World
		Rescuers find 6 people alive in Italy avalanche hotel The rescue operations have been hampered by difficulty in accessing the remote the Hotel Rigopiano, which was buried in an avalanche with about 30 people inside Wednesday afternoon. Actors, mayors rally at Doanld Trump's inauguration eve Actors Robert De Niro, Sally Field and Mark Ruffalo joined hundreds of other people outside a Donald Trump building on Thursday for a pre-inauguration demonstration organizers said was meant to energize those concerned about the Republican president-elect's policies. Donald Trump arrives in Washington to lay claim to White House Donald Trump jetted into the US capital on Thursday on the eve of the most consequential moment of his life, his inauguration as the nation's 45th president and the setting of a four-year course of American political reform. More World News»

		Science
		Isro realigns orbit of Mars mission spacecraft Mangalyaan Isro has successfully realigned the orbit of its Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan. The correction in the trajectory of Mangalyaan was required to keep the power supply strong during the eclipse so that it could continue to function longer, as Mangalyaan's battery cannot support long-duration eclipse. Now, new soft robot can keep your heart beating Robot reporter gets its first news article published A robot journalist made its debut in a Chinese daily on Wednesday with a 300-characters-long article written in just a second. The article focused on the Spring Festival travel rush. Its author, Xiao Nan is able to write both short stories and longer reports. More Science News»

		Technology
		Uber plans to open new centre in Bengaluru The centre will also support Uber’s operations in South Asia since the company is developing India as a regional hub of sorts for the region. Reliance Jio users, free services are not 'ending' on March 31 The operator is working out a new tariff plan which will be valid till June 30, said people familiar with the developments in Jio as well as analysts. Currency ban has made India vulnerable to cyberattack: F-Secure Post demonetization, India is expected to be a key target for cybercriminals using malware to attack point-of-sales (POS) devices and mobile wallets this year, security software firm F-Secure said today. More Technology News»

		Education
		J&K govt orders appointment of VCs of 2 cluster varsities Setting the ball rolling to make cluster universities functional from the current academic session, Jammu & Kashmir government on Thursday ordered appointment of vice-chancellors and Registrars for two new varsities in the state. MP to evaluate academic achievements of 78 lakh students The School Education department of Madhya Pradesh has started a three-day campaign - Pratibha Parv - from today to evaluate the academic achievements of 78 lakh students of class one to eight. Delhi govt to come up with more vocational training centres In order to promote skill-based education, Delhi govt is in process of opening new vocational training centres, Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Monday. "There are priority areas like retail, hospitality & travel tourism wherein students need skill training, he said. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Doctor critical after drinking disinfectant thinking it was water A JJ Hospital resident doctor is battling for life after he consumed a chemical, formalin, mistaking it for water while assisting his seniors in a day-long surgery on Tuesday. The hospital has ordered an inquiry after it emerged that the bottle containing the colourless chemical was kept in the doctors’ room abutting the operation theatre. Actor Rati Agnihotri, husband booked in Rs 47 lakh power theft case Sena's promise of tax rebate may deprive BMC of Rs 350 crore More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi University teachers protest delay in payment of pension Shallow fog in Delhi, 23 trains delayed A layer of shallow fog engulfed parts of Delhi, resulting in cancellation of four north-bound train services and delay of 23 others. Delhi man kills friend for peeing on him More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		This CEO did not think twice before carrying load of silt Ever heard of an IAS officer doing manual work? In a rare instance of its kind, Hephsiba Rani Koralpati, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chamarajanagar district, actually joined hands with labourers of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) who were desilting a tank at the Ummathur gram panchayat in Chamarajanagar district. Death goes in vein: 16-year-old starts a blood bank When 16-year-old Chethan Gowda lost his teacher to blood unavailability, he was so moved that he decided to change something. “Our country has abundant blood, but people still die of blood shortage. I want to change that,” he says. At 16, Chethan has become an important link in the city that connects people who need blood, with willing donors. And, more importantly, at standard rates set by the government. Kannadigas show solidarity with Tamils in Jallikattu stir With thousands camping overnight at the Marina beach in Chennai to show their solidarity to Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming contest, people of Bengaluru too decided to make their voice heard. Around 1,000 people, predominantly Tamils, gathered in front of Town Hall in the city on Thursday to protest against a court order that has banned the event. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Dangal actress Zaira Wasim rebuffs Vijay Goel, says women in hijab are beautiful and free The 16-year-old responded to a tweet of Goel who posted a picture of him with a painting of a woman in burkha. “This painting tells a story similar to that of Zaira Wasim,” he said tagging the young actress on Twitter. Jallikattu protests: Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan says ban an attack on Dravidian culture Outrage over burning puppies: Rs 10 fine for cruelty a joke, say activists Two days after a watchman of an apartment in Bowenpally allegedly set two puppies on fire, the police are yet to take him into custody. While the incident sparked outrage, animal rights' groups claim that such heinous acts aren't new. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jallikattu ordinance: PETA, AWBI keeping track of developments The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), on whose petitions the Supreme Court banned jallikattu, are keeping track of the developments on a jallikattu ordinance but are non-committal on whether they will oppose it or not. Jallikattu: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Trisha and other Tamil actors stage silent protest in Chennai Top Tamil film actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Suriya, Dhanush and several others gathered at the South Indian Artistes’ Association (SIAA) headquarters in T Nagar here for a silent protest in solidarity with the youth of Tamil Nadu who have been protesting for the conduct of jallikattu. Tamil Nadu CM says he will launch jallikattu event, yet protests continue across state Assuring a jallikattu ordinance in a day or two, Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam on Friday said he would inaugurate the event. Panneerselvam said a draft ordinance of the state government to lift the ban on jallikattu had been sent to the home ministry. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Garoda-Garo caste to be known as Guru Brahmin in Gujarat Varsity dedicated to plastics industry to come up in Vapi A plastics research university, claimed to be completely paperless and eco-friendly, is slated to come up soon at Vapi in Gujarat with support of the state government. ​ Gujarat government's company refuses to reply to RTI GGL Claims It Is Exempt From Transparency Law More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		What has been done for safety of Hindus in Kairana, HC asks UP government The Allahabad high court on Thursday directed the state government to apprise it within two weeks about the steps taken to ensure safety of Hindus in Kairana. Magh Mela sadhus take the 'smart' route to bhakts At mela, they are sure to win hearts with their daredevilry The Magh Mela is visited by hundreds of Hindu devotees from all across the country. It also springs up opportunities for earning money for many people like Azhar and his brother Savai, cutting across religious lines More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar: Restriction likely on auto rickshaw movement in Smart City TOI is in possession of the letter sent by transport commissioner DS Kuttey to Sahoo on January 9 to regulate auto-rickshaws in Bhubaneswar."We have not yet taken any final decision. Bhubaneswar: Fan frenzy, traffic woes on twin cities route Fans stood in queues for a glimpse of their favourite players along the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack road that the players took from their hotel to the Barabati Stadium on Thursday. Police recovers body of headmistress in Berhampur The body of the headmistress of upper primary school, Nimakhandi, was recovered by police from her house at Somanath Nagar here on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Congress mulls to move court over police attack on Arun Yadav After an FIR was filed against 400 Congress workers in the wake of an agitation on January 16, district party president PC Sharma said thousands of cases have been registered against party workers in last five year. Election enmity triggers another murder in Panna When Raghvendra Yadav, 25, was brutally done to death on January 17, a jeep first hit his bike and later the youth was stabbed to death in Pawai tehsil of Panna, it was 18th murder related to election enmity in 17 year in the same village. Yadav's 2-year-old son, also died after the kid fell down from the bike. 'If ND Tiwari can join BJP, why leave me out?' Raghavji Bhai (83) is distraught that former Congress leader and three times chief minister ND Tiwari has joined the BJP. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		20-year-old girl kidnapped from market in Batala A 20-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped on Thursday by three unidentified persons from a crowded market here, prompting police to sound a red alert. BJP leader Om Prakash Bahalwala dies in accident A BJP leader from Bhiwani, Om Prakash Bahalwala died in a road accident near Palwas village in Bhiwani district on Wednesday night.He was cremated on Thursday. Panel to review Parkash Singh committee's report To study the recommendations for reforms in police departments as given in the report of Parkash Singh committee, the Haryana government has constituted a five-member committee under the chairmanship of additional chief secretary (revenue) Keshni Anand Arora. More Chandigarh News»

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