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		Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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		Business
		Sensex ends 122 points higher ahead of F&O expiry Markets on Wednesday carried forward the winning momentum to the second session as the sensex climbed 122 points to end at about 1-week high of 29,531.43, spurred by SBI and ICICI Bank, ahead of derivatives expiry on Thursday. Medical tourism grew by up to 25 pc in 2 years: Minister Delay in implementing GST led to Rs 12 lakh crore loss: Moily "The country has faced around Rs 12 lakh crore loss because of delay in implementing the GST Bill. More than seven to eight years have passed... Who is the loser in delaying it? It is the people of the country," Moily said during a discussion on the GST Bill in the Lok Sabha. 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
		Bangladesh Bank heist was 'state-sponsored': US official Lamont Siller, the legal attache at the U.S. embassy, did not elaborate but his comments in a speech in Manila are a strong signal that authorities in the United States are close to naming who carried out one of the world's biggest cyber heists. UK set to file for EU divorce, triggering 2 years to Brexit Britain is set to formally file for divorce from the European Union, ending a 44-year relationship following the decision made by UK voters in a referendum nine months ago. Scottish lawmakers back independence referendum call Scottish lawmakers voted to seek a new referendum on independence, presenting the British government with an unwelcome distraction as it prepares to push the European Union exit button. More World News»

		Science
		Cats like human interaction more than food: Study Cat lovers, rejoice! Your pet may enjoy your company more than food. Researchers from Oregon State University in the US took 50 cats and left them without food, toys and people for a few hours. Only 37 per cent preferred food. 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. More Science News»

		Technology
		H-1B visa lottery system to stay, rules US court A US court has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the lottery system adopted to determine successful applicants for H-1B visas, the most sought after by Indian IT firms and professionals. This Chinese city wil fine you for using VPN A Chinese city has announced stiff fines and punishments for those who access Internet using virtual private networks (VPNs) outside the nation's infamous Great Firewall, which censors and criminalises sensitive material online. Indian-Americans CEO indicted by US court for H-1B visa fraud Murugan, CEO of Fremont-based Dynasoft Synergy, and Nawaz used fraudulent documents to obtain H-1B visa for Indian technology professionals, federal prosecutor alleged. 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
		Pune-Tirnelveli AC weekly special to halt at Palghat town Central Railway has decided to provide halt to Train No. 01321/01322 Pune – Tirunelveli – Pune AC weekly special at Palghat Town in addition to halts as announced earlier. BMC presents budget 2017-18; it's down from last year The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the country's richest civic body, announced its budget for the year 2017-18 on Wednesday afternoon. Now, Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad accuses AI of 'cheating people' Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who has been barred by all Indian airlines from flying on their aircraft, targeted the national carrier Air India and accused it of "cheating people and giving poor service", here on Wednesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi government asks 300 private schools on DDA land to not hike fee MCD polls: Delhi HC dismisses Swaraj India plea for common symbol Depressed IIT-Delhi student attempts suicide A first year IIT-Delhi Engineering Physics student attempted suicide by jumping from the terrace of his hostel on Wednesday morning, police said. 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
		Andhra Pradesh yet to make moves to get artefacts from London It's now official.The Andhra Pradesh government, which has been portraying Amaravati as a world city of heritage and culture, has strangely not written to the Centre seeking its help in the return of Amaravati artefacts from the London Museum. 15 lakh transport vehicles to go on indefinite stir from tomorrow Over 15 lakh transport vehicles in Telangana including Greater Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are set to go off the roads indefinitely from 6 am on March 30, thus bringing to a halt transportation of commodities like rice, wheat, sugar, pulses, steel, sand, cement and all items except essential commodities. 11,846 new cases of HIV in Hyderabad in 2016 The deadly HIV is on the rise in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana, with the capital city alone accounting for 33 per cent of HIV AIDS cases in the state. In fact, the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) has increased by seven percent in the last one year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Stalin attacks me as he fears DMK will lose RK Nagar bypoll, Panneerselvam says The DMK fears that it will lose the April 12 R K Nagar byelection and that is why party’s working president M K Stalin is “raising several issues against me,” said former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam on Wednesday. Marina2.0: Police arrest protesting youngsters in Chennai, Coimbatore Police arrested a group of youngsters who staging a demonstration on Marina Beach in Chennai and in Race Course area in Coimbatore in solidarity with farmers from the state who have been holding a protest in New Delhi since mid-March. The youngsters were also protesting the implementation of the hydrocarbon project in Pudukottai and nearby districts in the state. Major reservoirs in south India have only 16% of their total storage capacity More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		It's a tough job market for engineers More than 80% engineers in Gujarat are without jobs Excess supply of grads, poor quality of education, huge gap between curriculum and industry needs,lack of soft skills top reasons for dismal placement DGP orders ACs out of police stations in Gujrat Fax States PIs, PSIs Not Entitled To Air Conditioners More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP Board cancels exams at 32 centres across state 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). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Higher compensation for buyer if builder delays project Builders execute agreements in which they have a clause that either absolves them of the liability to pay interest, or stipulates payment of measly interest if they delay the project. Is such a clause binding? No sign of Khallikote Cluster University 2nd campus A year since chief minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone for the second campus of the Khallikote Cluster University here, construction of the new campus is yet to begin. Bhitarkanika gears up for sizzling summer A scorching summer on the horizon spells a host of problems for the animals at Bhitarkanika National Park. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP power scam: Congress leader not to pay electricity bills till probe is ordered Congress leader of Opposition Ajay Singh has announced he will not pay his electricity bills till a high-level probe is ordered into the alleged Rs 50,000 crore power purchase scam. MP: Amnesty demands independent investigation into gang rape of tribal women by police The Amnesty India said that the Madhya Pradesh government must ensure an independent and impartial investigation into the alleged gang-rape and sexual assault of four Adivasi women by police personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar area in January. Absence of pet cemetery makes goodbyes harder for animal lovers Pet owners in Bhopal have a tough time giving a proper farewell to their beloved four-legged child. While some of the cities are leading by example with the creation pet cemeteries or designated burial grounds for cremation of pets, Bhopal even with increasing number of pet population lacks one. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Parkash Singh Badal duo takes oath privately, skip session Object To Amarinider's Proposed Bill On CPS Posts AAP walk-out: Captain says unfortunate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its ally partner Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) on Monday staged a walkout in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha over not being allowed to debate on the governor's address in the remaining two days of the house. Punjab governor V P S Badnore will address the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. 'Want Big B-like ambassador for Punjab' Punjab local bodies and tourism minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said that his department is keen to search a brand ambassador like Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to promote tourism in the state. More Chandigarh News»

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