[wanabidii] News Digest: IPOs rush in March; 5 cos line up to raise Rs 4,000cr

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 27, 2017
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		Business
		IPOs rush in March; 5 cos line up to raise Rs 4,000cr Looking to tap into the upbeat investor sentiment, as many as five companies are expected to hit capital markets next month to raise around Rs 4,000 crore through initial public offerings. Paytm crosses milestone of 200 million wallet users Paytm announced on Monday that its user base has crossed 200 million Wallets. Within just three years of launching the Paytm Wallet, the company has crossed this milestone, making it the most widely used and accepted payment method in the country. Sensex slides 80 points as March series turns shaky The 30-share sensex slumped over 80 points, or 0.27%, to 28,813 on Monday as the March derivatives series began on a subdued note, mirroring a weak trend in the Asian market. Profit-booking at prevailing levels weighed. The gauge had gained 737.41 points in the previous six sessions. More Business News»

		Environment
		Czech zoo welcomes baby Indian rhinoceros Tiger, leopard found dead near Bhopal Rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier slows The rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier has slowed down to 11 metres since 2008 from the maximum of 35 metres recorded in 1974, according to experts at the Almora-based GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD) who conducted a study of the glacier located in Uttarkashi from 2008 till 2016. More Environment News»

		World
		China bird flu death toll hits at least 108 this winter China reported another 8 fatalities from H7N9 bird flu since mid-February, the government said, taking the death toll so far this winter to at least 108 and stirring further concerns about the spread of the deadly virus. China reported as many as 79 deaths from the same virus in January. Donald Trump: Different strokes Trump toasts nation's guvs ahead of health care talks President Donald Trump toasted the nation's governors on Sunday night, welcoming state leaders to a black-tie ball at the White House ahead of discussions about his plans to repeal and replace the so-called Obamacare law. More World News»

		Science
		NASA may send robotic spacecraft to Sun next year IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Security Technology for IoTs Intelligent teenagers 'twice as likely to smoke cannabis' More Science News»

		Technology
		MWC 2017: All top-end smartphone launches 'target' Samsung Samsung withdrew the Galaxy Note 7 last October after faulty batteries led some devices to catch fire, leading to a loss of consumer trust, wiping out more than $5 billion of operating profit, and allowing the iPhone to overtake it in sales. Nokia 3310 to be relaunched at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, price and more Nokia to launch four new smartphones at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, prices and more More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai's first lady collector leaves behind Andheri flat for research Colleagues of Gokhale - a 1974 batch officer who retired as additional chief secretary (environment) after serving for 36 years, and who was diagnosed with stomach cancer - said it was her wish that her savings and property should be used for scientific research. Mumbai goes vintage on wheels The city’s classic car owners enjoy a royal spin on their wheels on weekends and have been showing their ‘babies’ off at rallies, too... Harbour line train services suspended after goods train derail Harbour line services were suspended between CST-Kurla after a goods train derailed near Ravi junction on Monday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ramjas College protests: 10 latest developments My heart bleeds when Ramjas bleeds, want peace, says principal A day ahead of his retirement, Ramjas College principal Rajendra Prasad on Monday expressed pain over the violence that swamped the college last week and urged students to adopt peaceful means to deal with any conflict of ideas. Act cautiously on Ramjas, Rajnath tells Delhi Police Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said he was in touch with Delhi Police over the situation arising out of the Ramjas College clash. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Doctors reconstruct accident victim's face, skull; surgery leaves no scar the skull.Ragesh was able to walk out of the hospital around 15 days after the surgery was completed. CM Siddaramaiah, Digvijaya Singh end reshuffle speculation in election year In a relief to seniors in the cabinet, the attempt of some Congress leaders to effect a ministry reshuffle in an election year was nipped in the bud, reportedly at the instance of chief minister Siddaramaiah. They wanted those who had completed four years in office to be dropped. 96% traders enrol to migrate to Goods and Services Tax Karnataka stands No. 1 in the country in terms of preparedness for the new tax regime of Goods and Services Tax (GST) expected to be rolled out on July 1. Karnataka has seen 96% of its traders enrolling themselves to migrate from the existing Value Added Tax (VAT) system to GST. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'KCR govt cheated unemployed youth' Identify land for 2 BHK scheme: Chief Secretary Few water lines billed, board to launch survey More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Man held for buying child in Tamil Nadu A medical lab owner in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu has been arrested for buying a six-month-old boy of a woman in Madurai district. Four others, including two women, have been arrested in connection with the incident. Stalin to TN govt: Ensure essential commodities at ration shops instead of 'celebrating' Jayalalithaa birth anniversary The DMK on Monday alleged that there is shortage of essential commodities at ration shops and threatened to stage a protest if the state government fails to ensure distribution of rice, wheat, sugar and other items. Madras HC moved to remove Jayalalithaa portraits from govt offices Two public interest writ petitions have been filed in the Madras HC urging to remove Jayalalithaa's photos from govt offices and welfare schemes. One PIL has been filed by DMK MLA J Anbazhagan, the other one has been filed by advocate K Balu, president of the Advocates Forum for Social Justice. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat government sets aside Rs 320 crore for assembly polls Against Rs129 crore in 2012, the state government has made a provision of Rs320.16 crore in the budget for the assembly elections to be held this year. The fund set aside will cover logistics, security arrangements and other poll processes and does not include spendings by candidates and political parties. Two arrested for stabbing youth to death over affair After 22 years, shopkeeper to be jailed for adulteration More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yuvraj: This buffalo is worth Rs 9.25 crore His daily diet consists of 20 litres of milk, 10 kg fruits especially apple, turnip, 5 kg green fodder and 5 kg dry straw . His routine also includes a five-km walk daily. Will Muslim voters be ready to make small losses for bigger gains in polls? At a chai shop near Faizabad junction, discussions on the elections veer towards the Muslim vote. Barring cab driver Azam, nobody wants to hazard a guess on whether it's getting divided between the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP. Age no deterrent, man casts vote at 105 years Hundred-and-five-year old Ram Sajeevan Singh cast his vote at Gandhi Inter College polling booth at Sherdeeh in Phoolpur during the fourth phase of the Assembly elections in Allahabad on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Can understand Naveen Patnaik's hatred: Dharmendra Pradhan Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday blasted the Naveen Patnaik government for the latter 's decision to withdraw fiscal incentives to IOCL' s Paradip refinery. Dharmendra attributed the action to Naveen 's personal hatred towards him. Odisha budget to be presented today In a departure from the usual practice, the state government is going to present the annual budget for 2017-18 financial year in a new form on Monday. Green Ray International Limited running illegal pharma business: CBI The CBI, probing the Rs 1000-crore Green Ray International Limited (GRIL) chit fund scam, on Sunday said the firm was running a pharmaceutical business illegally. The central investigating agency has sought some documents from the state health department to find out the credentials of the firm. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fat-shamed cop arrives in Mumbai for treatment Police inspector Daulat Ram Jogawat weighs around 180kg. The officer has been a victim of social media banter for three years. He claims he became fat when his gall bladder was removed in 1993. Vyapam: 96 candidates lied that middlemen were dead Congress biggies swear unity, workers raise slogans for satraps More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjabis find a new Abdali No clue on Dera followers' killers, kin refuse to cremate bodies Day after a father-son duo of Dera Sacha Sauda followers were gunned down by masked men, their kin on Sunday refused to cremate the bodies till the assailants were arrested 'Jal Yudh' a script by SAD to save INLD's face: AAP The Haryana unit of the AAP termed Indian National Lok Dal’s “Jal Yudh” over the Satluj Yamuna Link canal issue a feature film scripted by SAD wherein INLD and Chautalas have acted as actors. More Chandigarh News»

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