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		Thursday, March 30, 2017
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		Business
		Kotak Bank to issue 6.2 crore shares LS rejects RS amendments to Finance Bill The Lok Sabha on Thursday rejected the amendments proposed to the Finance Bill 2017 by the Rajya Sabha. Govt awards 128 air routes under regional connectivity scheme The operators are Air India subsidiary Airline Allied Services, SpiceJet, Air Deccan, Air Odisha and Turbo Megha. They would be operating 19-78 seater aircraft. The airports that would be connected under UDAN include Bhatinda, Puducherry and Shimla. More Business News»

		Environment
		Chinese demand for elephant ivory drops: Report The price of ivory in China has dropped sharply as the country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year, a leading elephant conservation group said in a new report on Wednesday. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Xi Jinping to meet Donald Trump in Florida next week This will be Xi's first meeting with Trump, whose presidency began on January 20, and comes as the two sides face pressing issues, ranging from North Korea and the South China Sea to trade disputes. Beijing had previously said that preparatory work for the meeting was underway. Britain downplays security row as Brexit wrangling begins Britain sought to downplay a row over future security ties with the EU on Thursday, as London and Brussels drew up the first battle lines at the start of their two-year divorce. A look at latest ruling on Trump administration travel ban A federal judge in Hawaii who temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's revised travel hours before it was set to take effect issued a longer-lasting order on Wednesday. More World News»

		Science
		SpaceX poised to launch first recycled rocket SpaceX is poised to launch its first recycled rocket on Thursday, using a booster that sent food and supplies to the astronauts living at the International Space Station in April. Talking to Siri often? You're probably lonely It may be fun to converse with artificial intelligence assistants like Siri and Alexa, but an increased interaction with such humanlike devices may indicate loneliness, a new study said. Google knows if you're watching too much porn Whilst originally designed as a way for people to buy secret presents for their partners or to Google things they were too embarrassed for anyone to know, incognito windows are used by a vast array of people to watch porn. More Science News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio claims nearing 50 million paid subscribers Reliance Jio, India's newest telecom operator, is closing in on 50 million paid users, days before its free voice, free-data offer ends. Ericsson, IIT-Delhi have launched '5G for India' programme: Here's what it means With an aim to fast-track the realisation of Digital India initiative, Swedish communication technology firm Ericsson and IIT - Delhi on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly roll out a "5G for India" programme. Microsoft to roll out Windows 10 Creators Update on April 11 Microsoft has announced that the next major update to Windows 10 -- the Windows 10 Creators Update -- will begin rolling out to the 400 million monthly active devices worldwide on April 11. More Technology News»

		Education
		Last minute tips for JEE(Main) 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Yakoob Memon's relative held with drugs A close relative of 1993 bomb blast accused Yakub Memon, was arrested by the Anti Narcotic Cell of the city police with 155 grams of Mephadrine or Meow Meow worth Rs 3.15 lakh. Businessman cheats kin of Rs 7cr, held A businessman has been arrested for allegedly cheating his relative of Rs 7 crore. The police said that Rajesh Nakhua alias Bhanusali (40) had convinced the relative to part with Rs 3 crore worth gold jewellery besides Rs 4 lakh as fees to hire a detective to keep tabs on her husband who was having an "extramarital affair". Man rapes minor cousin, gets 10-year jail A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act court on Wednesday sentenced a now 29-year-old man to 10 years for repeatedly raping his 12-year-old cousin over seven months in 2012. The accused was also fined Rs 2 lakh. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Triple Talaq victim urges UP CM to abolish practice of dissolving marriage With Supreme Court geared up to adjudicate upon the legal aspects of Triple Talaq, a woman has urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to abolish the Islamic practice to dissolve the marriage. Nigeria summoned Indian envoy yesterday over attacks on its students in Noida, says Nigerian media Following the severe assault on Nigerian nationals in Noida, Nigeria's foreign affairs ministry yesterday summoned the Indian envoy in Abuja and asked that the culprits be prosecuted immediately, reported The Cable, a Nigerian news outlet Hottest morning of season in Delhi at 23.7 degrees Celsius More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Though under BBMP limits, the area is a picture of neglect Bellahalli's abandoned quarry-turnedgarbage dump has turned the whole area into a wasteland of sorts. The landfill is not fenced, with the tonnes of garbage threatening to spill over the quarry pit. Get set for a week of blazing heat, Bengaluru Namma Bengaluru has been categorized with 44 other cities worldwide that will face the worst heat stress due to global warming. The average number of extreme hot days annually is predicted to double in the future. 'Access to sexual content not to blame' Former Chief Justice of India Justice M N Venkatachalaiah dismissed the arguments of some people that increasing promiscuity and access to sexual content were resulting in more crimes against women. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Deer poaching : Police to probe how accused stockpiled bullets Nabbing Akbar Khan, ruling TRS leader from Mahadevpur, along with Munna from Karimnagar, another accused in the March 19 spotted deer poaching case in Bhupalpally district is a priority, Mahadevpur deputy superintendent of police KRK Prasad Rao said. Bhadrachalam-Sattupalli railway link to cut pollution on coal line The Railway Board has given the green signal for laying of new broad gauge railway line between Bhadrachalam Road-Sattupalli station. Though the rail line is only for 53.20-km kilometre, it is crucial in terms of transportation of coal and checking pollution. Discoms' ratings may dip, funds raising to take hit Officials say these ratings are important for raising funds for various key projects. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Actor Vishal narrates how he overcame depression Prominent faces in the Tamil film industry on Thursday came forward to talk about their experiences with depression and how they overcame it. Some in the industry had lost a friend to depression, others a family member, many in the prime of their lives without even realising it. Truckers strike: Around 5 lakh trucks, tipper lorries off the road in Tamil Nadu Around five lakh trucks, including around 55,000 tipper lorries, were off the road in Tamil Nadu as truckers went on an indefinite strike in support of the demands of the South India Motor Transport Association (SIMTA). RK Nagar bypoll: Panneerselvam faction promises to change fate of Kodungaiyur dumpyard, to set up an industrial park there More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ice cream vs frozen dessert battle gets hotter The ice cream versus frozen desserts battle triggered by Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is getting hotter with rising mercury. Couple ends life after spat with daughter over study timings Swine flu kills 50-year-old woman A 50-year-old woman, Bhikhi Vankar, succumbed to swine flu on Wednesday at Civil Hospital, Asarwa. This is the third death from swine flu in Ahmedabad this season. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP Board squads nail only 3 centres Amid rampant cheating, flying squads have found only three centres across the state where UP Board examinees were being dictated answers by invigilators. Heat is on: Banda feels 'Summer of 43' in March As temperatures continue to soar, many parts of the state are witnessing heat wave-like conditions with maximum temperatures 4-6 degrees above normal. UP Board cancels exams at 32 centres across state More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		SPG, police finetune Modi's security deployment in Bhubaneswar Three probe agencies vie for control of attached assets Enforcement Directorate attaches properties of gangster brothers More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Self-immolating wife hugs husband, he stabs her dead Fake Whatsapp news claiming '22 deaths' kept Madhya Pradesh police on toes Fake accident stories on social media have become a major concern for the Madhya Pradesh even as on Wednesday a report on “22 deaths in road accident near Budhni” kept them on toes for several hours. Cabinet rejig on cards, MP may emulate UP with deputy CM More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana: Industrialist's minor son rams car into auto, kills 5 25 airstrips in Punjab, Haryana in ministry's regional connectivity scheme As many as 25 airstrips, most of which are unserved or non-operational, in Punjab and Haryana may soon witness hectic activity as the Union ministry of civil aviation (Moca) has identified these under its regional connectivity scheme called ‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik’ (Udan). Hidimba, not Durga, is worshipped in Manali during Navaratra While Hindus across the nation are worshiping nine avatars of goddess Durga during Navaratra, people and tourists in Manali are worshipping Hidimba, the demon, who has its temple here. Long queues of people outside the temple can be seen round the year, but the crowd doubles during Navaratra. More Chandigarh News»

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