[wanabidii] News Digest: GST Bills in present form not acceptable: Congress

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, March 28, 2017
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		Business
		GST Bills in present form not acceptable: Congress At a key strategy meeting of Congress MPs in the Lok Sabha chaired by party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, it was decided to raise the concerns of the public on the GST Bills and seek necessary amendments. Sensex bounces 172 points on positive global cues, funds inflow The 50-share NSE Nifty reclaimed the key 9,100-mark to hit a high of 9,110.40 before ending at 9,100.80, up by 55.60 points, or 0.61 per cent. Donald Trump backs H-1B reforms bill: US lawmaker Congressman Darrell Issa, who recently introduced a legislation proposing a massive hike in the minimum salary for those employed on H-1B visas, insisted that his move would bring the best talents to the US and help fix the flaws in the existing H-1B system. More Business News»

		Environment
		Temperature drop led to mass extinction  UN predicts unusual weather in 2017 Extreme weather and climate conditions, including Arctic "heatwaves", have continued into 2017, after global temperatures set record last year and the world witnessed exceptionally low sea ice and unabated ocean heat, the UN weather agency said. Wild chimps have long life spans: Study Wild chimpanzees can lead surprisingly long lives under the right ecological conditions, according to a new study of a large community of our close primate relatives. More Environment News»

		World
		Can't allow 'bad actors' to have nukes: US envoy to UN "We would love to have a ban on nuclear weapons but in this day and time we cannot honestly say that we can protect our people by allowing the bad actors to have them and those of us who are good trying to keep the peace and safety not to have them," US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley said. EU court rules Russia sanctions over Ukraine are valid The EU Court of Justice's decision came in response to a legal challenge by Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft before a British court. Rosneft wants to annul a decision by EU leaders in July 2014 to restrict certain financial transactions and sensitive exports imposed after Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula. London attacker's wife 'saddened and shocked' The wife of the man who killed four people outside Britain's Parliament last week condemned the attack, saying she is "saddened and shocked." She added: "I would like to request privacy for our family, especially the children, at this difficult time.'' More World News»

		Science
		New blood test can diagnose TB within hours Scientists have developed the first rapid blood test that can diagnose tuberculosis and measure the severity of the deadly infection within a few hours, an advance that may help combat the worldwide epidemic. Hug your baby for the little one's good health According to experts, a mother's hug can boost immunity, stabilize heart rate and maintain baby's body temperature. The survey also showed that 90% of doctors believe that babies can recognize their mother's hug. About 76% physicians feel that a mother's hug can improve the baby's immunity. Now, you may help hunt for 'Planet Nine' Amateur astronomers, take note! You can now help researchers discover 'Planet 9' - an elusive cosmic body believed to exist in our solar system, scientists say. More Science News»

		Technology
		After BHIM, government to launch Aadhaar Pay Aadhaar Pay is meant for merchants to receive digital payments from customers over the counter through Aadhaar authentication. Elon Musk launches Neuralink venture, to connect human brain with computers Tesla founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk has launched a company called Neuralink Corp through which computers could merge with human brains, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Facebook's Messenger app gets a new location-sharing feature Facebook Inc added a feature to its Messenger app on Monday to allow users to share their locations continuously for up to an hour, ramping up competition with tools offered by Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google Maps. More Technology News»

		Education
		US body announces scholarship programme for Indian women A top US body in international education and global investment banking has announced a scholarship and mentoring programme for the Indian women university students in science and technology-related fields. US universities register drop in Indian student applications US universities have registered a sharp decline in the number of applications from Indian students after a spate of hate crimes and fear and anxiety about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump Administration. 3Ts to encourage madrassas to teach regular subjects, too In its effort to encourage madrasas to promote mainstream education along with traditional religious teachings, the Union ministry for minority affairs has called upon state governments to give proposals so that the ministry can make “3Ts”- Teacher, Tiffin, Toilet for these religious schools possible. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		10 Mira-Bhayander corporators join BJP ahead of civic polls With the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) election slated to be held in August, 10 corporators from the NCP and Congress have moved to the BJP. First time ever, country's retail space shrunk in 2016: JLL FYJC admissions in Mumbai could be chaotic as there is no clarity on new rules More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP MLA Ved Prakash resigns, goes back to BJP Audit of PUC centres reveals flaws While National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down hard on the increasing pollution levels, the Delhi transport department carried out a unique audit of all the pollution checking centres in the capital. Heavy night traffic ate into odd-even gains A study on Delhi’s odd-even trial has suggested that the road rationing scheme did improve air quality during the trial hours — especially during peak traffic hours — but those gains were lost due to heavy car and truck traffic during the non-trial hours between 8pm and 8am. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man held for forcing wife to have sex with dog In a shocking incident, a sickminded man allegedly forced his 25-year-old wife to have sex with a dog. Bengaluru goes the Canada way, gets mounted police For those looking for it, help will now be just a gallop away. After Cheetahs and Hoysalas, the city police will now have Bungee Dancer, Locked Away, Resham and Thoran on patrol. Policemen inspect women's hostel of ISEC; students seek director's ouster More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Wish you had a talking book? Now you do Socialites scorched the ramp at this fashion show Shaken by weavers' suicides, young MLAs of TRS to promote handlooms More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woman produces fake appointment order, tries to join as teacher in TN govt school The education department in Tamil Nadu has detected that at least four people have either joined or tried to join as teachers in government schools in Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts by producing fake appointment letters. RK Nagar byelection: AIADMK Panneerselvam faction meets EC, seeks action against Dhinakaran supporters The O Panneerselvam faction in the AIADMK – the AIADMK (Purachithalaivi Amma) -- has approached the Election Commission seeking stringent action against the ruling party workers and appointment of an impartial polling officials for the April 12 R K Nagar byelection. Green corridor created in Chennai to transport organs The Chennai city traffic police on Tuesday created a green corridor to transport a heart and lungs from Chennai airport to Global Hospitals in Perumbakkam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Govt spent Rs 85 cr on ports in 2 districts Common form for PG medical intake Dharna, rally at BJ Medical College against PG admission rules More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Board invigilators barred from carrying mobiles in exam hall In a fresh bid to check rampant copying, the UP Board has barred all teaching and non-teaching staff entrusted with conducting exams from carrying cell phones inside exam halls. Furthermore, FIRs would be lodged against those found flouting the order. Gaushala owners for grazing fields City-based Gaushala's (cow-sheds) have appealed to the new state government to provide 'Gochar Bhoomi' (land for cow-grazing). Crackdown on slaughterhouses has led to loss of livelihood: UP minister For the first time after the crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses in UP, a representative of the Aditya Nath Yogi government admitted on Saturday that the move had resulted in loss of livelihood for many. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government gets jitters over Sushma's tweet Youth held for posting defamatory Facebook posts on Rama Devi girls Bhubaneswar: Tribal artists display age-old arts and crafts Forty eight artists belonging to 16 different tribal communities of Odisha participated in a three-day arts and crafts workshop organised at Buddha Art Gallery by Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Congress, BJP vie for BSP vote bank in Ater In Ater assembly bypolls, both the ruling BJP and the Congress are eyeing the 19,972 votes that went to BSP in the 2013 assembly elections. Gudi Padwa today to mark new beginnings Tuesday sunrise will bring along festivities for Maharashtrian families across Bhopal. The most auspicious day for the community -- Gudi Padwa festival will be celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety. Narmada Yatra's 100 days: CM pledges similar drives for other rivers : In a show of strength marked by a gala gathering of politicians, bureaucrats and eminent personalities in Sehore district’s Jait village, the birthplace of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Shootout outside Rohtak courts complex: 6 injured, 1 critical No Rahman for Chandigarh's heritage status celebrations The ambitious plan of UT department of tourism to celebrate Capitol Complex bagging the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status has yet again hit a road block. No promotions under reservation: CAT to UT administration The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the UT administration to recast its seniority list and ensure there is no reservation in promotions until the administration carries out an exercise for understanding the “backwardness” of the caste of staffers under consideration. More Chandigarh News»

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