[wanabidii] News Digest: Services sector contracts for 3rd month in January

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, February 03, 2017
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		Business
		Services sector contracts for 3rd month in January The Nikkei India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which tracks services sector companies on a monthly basis, came in at 48.7 in January, from 46.8 in December 2016, signalling that the sector is heading towards stabilisation. Rupee's good run continues, gains 4 paise against dollar The rupee's good run continued into the 8th straight session on Friday as it firmed up by another 4 paise in early trade to 67.33 against the dollar after the US currency saw higher selling by exporters and banks amid foreign fund inflows. Alibaba will hold 40% stake in Paytm's e-comm entity Alibaba will hold a substantial stake in Paytm's newly spun off online marketplace business, setting the stage for a three-way battle between Amazon, Flipkart and Alibaba in India. It will hold almost 40% in Paytm e-commerce, according to regulatory filings sourced from business research platfom Tofler. More Business News»

		Environment
		Judge asked to lift hold on Yellowstone dam and protect fish World's smallest porpoise close to extinction, 30 left Mexico's vaquita marina is edging closer to extinction as scientists warned Wednesday that only 30 were left despite navy efforts to intercept illegal fishing nets killing the world's smallest porpoise. "The already desperate situation has worsened, despite existing conservation measures and current enforcement efforts," said the report by the International Committee for the Recovery of the Vaquita. In a 1st, greater flamingoes spotted in Pong wetlands More Environment News»

		World
		Trump warns Israel against new settlements Trump has been perceived as sympathetic to the settlements, which are considered illegal by most of the international community. Shortly before taking office, he vigorously criticized the Obama administration for not vetoing a United Nations Security Council measure condemning settlements. US warns NKorea of 'overwhelming' response over nukes "Any attack on the United States, or our allies, will be defeated, and any use of nuclear weapons would be met with a response that would be effective and overwhelming," defense secretary Jim Mattis said at South Korea's defense ministry. Aus bears brunt of Trump's fury at 'dumb' refugee deal The first phone call between Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has turned out to be a diplomatic disaster after the US President went public to describe an Obama-era agreement with Australia to accept over 1,200 refugees a "dumb deal." More World News»

		Science
		Medicine used for joint pain can cure breast cancer, claims new research by IIT-K E-cigarettes may up cardiovascular health risk: Study Insomnia may triple the risk of asthma: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung's Apple Pay rival makes quiet debut in India Samsung Pay, in all likelihood, will be integrated in the rumoured Galaxy S8 smartphone(s) as well. Apple may have 'less of Intel' in its upcomimg MacBook laptops Besides a better battery life, the upcoming processor is expected to connect more number of the parts of the MacBook to work more seamlessly. Android 7.1.2 brings Google Pixel's fingerprint gestures to Nexus Other three toggle options shown are ‘Jump to Camera,’ ‘Flip camera’ and ‘Lift to check phone’. For those unaware, ‘Moves’ are a few gestures Google introduced in its Pixel smartphones. More Technology News»

		Education
		Set up grievance redressal system in all varsities: High Court tells UGC InterGlobe launches institute for training aircraft maintenance engineers An institute aimed to developing a talent pipeline of aircraft maintenance engineers was launched here today. The launch of School for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (SAME), that will offer a DGCA and civil aviation ministry- approved three-year AME course in mechanical and avionics, was announced by InterGlobe Education Services, a part of the InterGlobe Enterprises. 'Sociology chapter on dowry to be reviewed, parts to be deleted' The text regarding dowry in Sociology textbook would be reviewed and unnecessary part would be deleted, Maharashtra state education secretary Nand Kumar said on Thursday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay HC continues relief for law students in Maharashtra In a relief to law students, the Bombay high court on Friday continued its order to restrain state authorities from cancelling the provisional admissions granted for 2016-17 to students aged above 20 in case for five year integrated LLB courses and above 30 years in case of three-year LLB courses. Train halts inches away from woman walking on track The incident, captured by commuters standing on a platform at Charni Road station, has since gone viral; Western Railway to felicitate the alert motorman for saving her life. Locals to submit ideas for upkeep of Joggers Park At least 100 residents gathered at Joggers Park in Bandra on Thursday evening to put forth suggestions to the civic body to maintain the park. The residents were upset as the BMC recently took over the open space. They are worried as they feel the BMC may not be able to maintain it in a befitting manner. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi wakes up to foggy morning; 32 trains delayed A layer of dense fog engulfed the national capital on Friday, leading to delay in 32 north-bound trains and cancellation of three others. Fire in accounts branch of Rashtrapati Bhavan A fire broke out on Friday morning in the accounts branch of Rashtrapati Bhavan but it was doused within minutes. No one was hurt in the blaze though some furniture was damaged. A few days back a minor fire in the server room of Parliament House had caused panic ahead of the Budget session. Elected govt can't be made subservient to LG: AAP govt tells SC Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that an anarchic situation had arisen with the lieutenant governor overruling its decision “in violation of constitutional norms” and pleaded to the court to restore the supremacy of executive government in the decision-making process. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Plastic unit owners allege harassment despite their legit business Bike-borne assailants shoot at Bengaluru politician in open daylight Two bike-borne assailants shot at Srinivas Kadabagere, the president of Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), Bengaluru, on Friday afternoon, at Kogilu cross, on Ballary Road, leading to Kempegowda International Airport. Driver found watching film on cell at the wheels A video of a driver watching video and simultaneously driving a city bus, thereby endangering the lives of passengers is going viral on social media More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bangle factory owner held; 2 minors rescued The Santoshnagar police arrested a bangle factory owner for forcing minor children into child labour. Secunderabad Cantonment Board drive: 5 property owners cough up tax Authorities of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) on Thursday sealed six commercial properties for defaulting property tax worth nearly Rs 6 lakh. Asaduddin Owaisi threatens protest over Metro project Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi threatened to launch fresh protests if the Hyderabad Metro Rail does not begin work in the Old City. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu CM urges Modi to secure release of 25 Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct ministry of external affairs to secure the safe release of 25 Indian fishermen and 119 fishing boats from Sri Lankan custody. Enforcement Directorate suffers setback, Madras HC allows NRI businessman to leave India According to the ED, Holiday City Centre Pvt Ltd was acquiring huge tracts of agriculture lands, and the only source of fund was a loan from its NRI director, Thampi. Tamil Film Producers Council revokes actor Vishal's suspension Around three months after he was suspended from the primary membership of the Tamil Film Producers Council, actor Vishal has made a reentry into the forum, as the council revoked his suspension on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat University convocation to held today Jawan uploads third video on social media Govt told to pay 3 months dues to Home Guards More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Now, poster depicts Akhilesh, Rahul Gandhi as Karan-Arjun UPSRTC hopes to rake in moolah by giving buses for poll duty UP Board cracks whip on schools with no CCTVs More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Maoists gun down civilian in Malkangiri Teachers oppose poll duty Teachers' associations in the state opposed engagement of around 40,000 contractual teachers in election duty in the ensuing panchayat polls. To woo youth, BJD logs on to social media Even after roping in over a dozen of film stars and ministers for campaigning, the ruling BJD is relying heavily on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to seek support of youngsters in the panchayat polls. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Mira chaurasia case: NCW member Sushma Sahu refuses to eat Happy to see upright IPS officer as Chhindwara SP: Kamal Nath Chattarpur villagers stage demonstration to raze illegal bridge Harassed by sand mafia and illegal mining, a group of people in Hinota village of Chattarpur district staged a demonstration on a dry bed of river Ken from Wednesday. The villagers demanded demolition of an illegal bridge constructed by the mafia, like it was done in neighbouring Panna, where the bridge was constructed on the same river. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cheque lost in transit but lands in banks twice Handle your bank cheques with caution, for a single signed leaf may allow fraudsters to make multiple withdrawals of varied amounts. Man whom CM Badal `beseeched' for votes leaves SAD to help Congress The man whom Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal allegedly beseeched to seek vote in an audio clip that went viral is committed to ensure maximum support for Punjab Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh, who is contesting from Lambi against the CM. AAP gives spy cameras to volunteers in Punjab Replicating the "surveillance system" adopted by it during the Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has prepared a team of 15,000 volunteers equipped with spy cams to keep an eye on any illegal activity. More Chandigarh News»

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