[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex soars 193 points, TCS up 4%

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		Monday, February 20, 2017
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		Business
		Sensex soars 193 points, TCS up 4% Benchmark Sensex surged 193 points to close at nearly five-month high of 28,661.58 today on robust buying in metal and IT counters amid positive global cues. Sentiment also got a boost after IT major TCS approved a share buyback plan of up to Rs 16,000 crore. Amazon says to create 5,000 jobs in UK US tech and retail giant Amazon on Monday said it would create 5,000 British jobs this year, in a show of confidence in the UK economy ahead of Brexit. Amazon separately said it was creating 1,500 positions in France under plans to have 15,000 new posts across Europe in 2017. Gold futures drop Rs 127 on weak global cues, profit-booking Amid a weakening global trend and profit-booking by speculators, gold futures traded lower by Rs 127 at Rs 29,299 per 10 gram on Monday. Analysts said the fall in gold futures was mostly in tandem with a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. More Business News»

		Environment
		South Asian nations vow to meet challenges of climate change World's oldest seabird hatches new chick at Midway Atoll Ganga pollution: NGT mulls CBI inquiry More Environment News»

		World
		Tehran bans drones after security scares The general staff of the armed forces has issued an edict which means drones may only be used if they have been given permits from one of two government ministries or the state broadcaster, a senior Revolutionary Guard commander said on Monday. Grenade attack kills 11 members of Afghan family The attack, which left 3 others wounded, occurred in Laghman province on Sunday but no militant group has so far claimed responsibility. "11 people were martyred after two grenades were thrown at their house by unknown gunmen in Laghman's Baad Pakh district," the local governor's spokesperson told AFP. N Korea, Malaysia row as Kim killing film emerges Malaysia's probe has put five North Koreans in the frame for the airport assassination of Kim Jong-Nam. At least three of them took a flight from Jakarta to Dubai on the evening of the murder, an Indonesian immigration official said. More World News»

		Science
		India's record satellite launch ramps up space race: Chinese media India has done a better job than China in promoting satellite launch technology which could prompt Beijing to fast-track commercialisation of its rocket launches to vie for the world's small satellite market, Chinese officials said on Monday. Glow-in-the-dark mice brings next-generation gene therapies closer: Scientists Stanford scientists have successfully developed glow-in-the-dark mice using compounds that create proteins responsible for lighting up fireflies, an advancement that may pave the way for new gene therapies. European Space Agency to collaborate with ISRO in space missions More Science News»

		Technology
		Snapchat's next device may be a phone: Report The device might also inlcude a lock screen that allows users to easily swipe for notifications & updates. Here's how the arrest of Samsung's chief may affect the company South Korea was taken by surprise with the arrest of the scion of the country's richest family and de-facto leader at Samsung over his alleged involvement in a massive corruption scandal that engulfed the president and riveted the nation. H1-B Visa: There's bigger problem for Indian IT companies than Donald Trump Automation and the new US administration were the big unknowns at the Indian tech sector's annual shindig this week, with machines threatening to take away thousands of jobs and concerns over possible visa rule changes in the key American market. ​ More Technology News»

		Education
		By next year, centralised admissions for nursery US university receives $1.5 million grant for Jainism studies An Indian-origin philanthropist in the US has made a grant of $1.5 million to a prestigious American University to advance studies in Jainism. University of South Florida extends deadline for masters and PhD program In response to recent concerns among international students planning to study in the US, the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa has extended its deadline for applications to masters and PhD programs for fall 2017 from February 15 to June 1, 2017. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai students raise Rs 6 lakh for underprivileged kids Former under-19 cricketer arrested for driving car on platform In a major security breach, a car entered Andheri's platform no.1 during the peak hours on Monday morning. WR official said that the incident happened at around 9.15 at platform no.1 that caters to Harbour line services. Zakir Naik's NGO money trails leads ED to Pakistan, Dawood Security agencies monitoring Karachi-based businessmen close to D-Company and a `terror outfit masquerading as charitable and social organisation' for funding Mumbai-based IRF. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Strike loses steam, more cabs on road The strike called by drivers of Ola and Uber against low fares and lack of basic amenities, started losing steam as cab availability increased in the city on Sunday. After Connaught Place, safety audit of Khan Market too The New Delhi Municipal Council has decided to conduct a safety audit to assess the structural stability of the buildings at the popular shopping hub Khan Market, after a similar exercise at Connaught Place. Delhi records highest February temperature since 2010 This year, one does not need to wait for the festival of Holi to officially bid farewell to winter. Delhi saw the day temperature climb to 30 degrees for two days in a row and there is unlikely to be any major change in the coming two days. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Biker molests air hostess in Bengaluru The air hostess, a resident of HRBR Layout, and her friend were walking home after dinner at a nearby hotel when a motorcyclist accosted them in III block of the locality around 10pm. At Kere Habba, citizens call for revival of Arekere Lake The pathetic condition of Bengaluru's lakes was the talking point at the third edition of Kere Habba (lake festival) held on Sunday. Organized by Arekere Neighbourhood Improvement Trust and BGS National Public School, jointly with the Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NBF), the participants urged for immediate revival of the dying Arekere Lake near Hulimavu. Green drive: Residents get tips on managing household garbage Sunday was a day of learning for several Bengalureans who face a problem of plenty at home and elsewhere in the city every day -- that of garbage. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Time runs out for Andhra Pradesh government to sell seized red sanders The cash-strapped Andhra Pradesh government has made a cool Rs 345 crore through the sale of precious red sanders logs in the last two months, but it is still far from earning what it had hoped. The deadline to dispose of the logs, that were seized from smugglers over the years, is April 30 this year and the government still has 1,446 tonnes to sell. ​ Digvijaya Singh addresses infighting in Telangana unit of Congress The Congress central leaders hip has stepped in to douse the flames of dissidence and infighting in the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC). K Chandrasekhar Rao has big plans to help weavers earn more with comfort Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the government will come out with a comprehensive policy to help handloom and powerloom weavers and workers lead a comfortable life. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai will become open defecation-free by 2018, TN govt official says Chennai will become an open defecation-free (ODF) city by 2018, a senior state government official said on Monday. TN police can guard MLAs in resort but can't protect girls, Stalin says The law and order situation in Tamil Nadu has worsened, said DMK working president M K Stalin on Monday. Subramanian Swamy says he will oppose if Kamal Haasan tries to lead Tamil Nadu people The proxy war between matinee idol Kamal Haasan and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy on social networking sites continued with Swamy on Monday saying that he would oppose any move by Haasan to enter politics and lead the people of Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Congress disrupts governor's speech on day 1 of Gujarat assembly The Gujarat assembly was adjourned on two occasions after the ruling congress riased slogans demanding judicial inquiry into the analogy sex scam where a victim has alleged involvement of Bjp leaders in the scam. 'Pre-wedding' Shimla tour for middle-aged 'singles' Generally Shimla and Kulu-Manali are hot honeymoon destinations for young couples. But an Ahmedabad-based organisation has arranged a 'pre-wedding' tour for middle-aged 'singles'. This tour will provide a platform to middle-aged singles to mingle with potential life partners. Ahmedabad continues to face the heat As mercury continued to soar on the second consecutive day, on Sunday, maximum and minimum temperatures rose in the city. India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast says that temperatures will continue to rise on Monday. On Sunday, temperature peaked at 36.8°C, which was 6.0° above normal. Night temperature on Saturday had risen to 17.8°C, 3.1° above normal. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Uttar Pradesh governor asks people to vote for good government Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Sunday exhorted the voters to exercise their franchise in the polls and choose "a good candidate, a good party and a good government". Congress will ditch Samajwadi Party soon: Ravi Shankar Prasad Launching a broadside on the SP for its so-called development work, Prasad said that there has been zero investment of the companies in the past five years of the SP rule in the state. Rahul, Akhilesh love each others' company: Smriti Irani Taking a dig at the law and order situation in UP under Akhilesh Yadav government, Irani said, "The Supreme Court had to intervene and ask the state government to register a case against a leader of the ruling party who had not only raped a woman for two years, but had also started physically harassing the woman’s daughter." More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Town to be plastic-free soon, assures Sonepur municipality Coming under the radar of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for not taking adequate steps to dispose plastic waste, the Sonepur municipality in Subarnapur district has filed an affidavit with the green panel assuring it that it will make the town free of plastic waste after the end of ongoing panchayat polls. Voters in Malkangiri district defy Red rebels' threat Defying Maoist threat, villagers of Marigeta and Bodigeta panchayats in Kalimela block of Malkangiri district voted on Sunday for the rural polls after a gap of 15 years. Film festival to feature international fare The best of alternative cinema from the slopes of the Hindukush and beyong are all set to rub shoulders with features from the heartland of the tropical haven that is India. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Selfie with Udyan lands Raipur cops in hot water Two policemen of Chhattisgarh have landed in a soup following a selfie with Udyan Das, the psychopath accused of killing his girlfriend and parents. South Asian delegates savour the best of Malwa food and culture The air was filled with the melodious medley of flute, sitar and tabla. The mood of the evening was soulful, when suddenly the tempo of Raag Jhinjhodi increased and continued until it reached the tipping point. Small roads- Long way to go Snail’s pace of road construction has badly hit commuters on the Trilanga and Kerwa dam roads section. The two prominent roads that witness high density of traffic has been under construction for the past three months. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh Congress holds Jan-Vedna Panchayats Deepa Malik asks Jats to keep peace With Haryana on the edge due to Jat agitation, Rio paralympic medallist Deepa Malik on Sunday appealed to the Jat community to put forth their demands in a peaceful manner so as not to sully their image. Drug-hit Punjab districts see children dying early Punjab's border districts, which have recorded the highest incidence of drug abuse and seizures are now also recording the highest deaths among infants aged between 28 days and one year. More Chandigarh News»

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