[wanabidii] News Digest: Azim Premji reappointed CMD of Wipro for two more years

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		Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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		Business
		Azim Premji reappointed CMD of Wipro for two more years Premji has been appointed chairman and managing director for a period of two years effective July 31, subject to member approval. Premji has been at the helm of Wipro since the late 1960s, and has turned a $2-million hydrogenated cooking fat company into an Indian IT powerhouse. We need to be a global company with strong local presence: Wipro CEO We are at the beginning of the transformation of Wipro. There’s secular growth and that gives me confidence. In Q1, we had specific headwinds in healthcare and retail. In general, our engine is firing well, but there are market uncertainties and it’s the same for the whole industry. We should be on track in the next four quarters, said Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala. Sensex, Nifty scale lifetime highs on Asian cues Sensex: The market rally comes after a string of solid domestic quarterly results, while hopes for additional foreign inflows to India have increased on renewed optimism about the US economy and after the first round of an election in France went to the market's preferred candidate. More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution in India reducing solar power yield by 17-25%: Study Half this reduction comes from dust and particles deposited on the surface of solar panels and which forms a physical barrier to light entry, said Duke University professor Mike Bergin, who led the study. Mozambique battles illegal logging to save tropical forests China's insatiable appetite for rare types of wood to feed its furniture industry and an uncontrolled surge in logging means Mozambique is being stripped of its slow-growing tropical forests while some hardwood species are facing extinction. World's last male white rhino getting help from Tinder There's just one male northern white rhino left in the world, and he's now on the Tinder dating app as wildlife experts try to keep his species alive. "I don't mean to be too forward, but the fate of species literally depends on me,'' the rhino's Tinder profile says. More Environment News»

		World
		French intelligence says Assad forces carried out sarin attack The six-page French document - drawn up by France's military and foreign intelligence services - said it reached its conclusion based on samples they had obtained from the impact strike on the ground, and a blood sample from a victim. Theresa May hosts EU leaders as Brexit positions harden Theresa May hosts European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and chief negotiator Michel Barnier at Downing Street for the first face-to-face talks since her historic triggering of the two-year withdrawal process. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		China talking with European Space Agency about moon outpost The secretary general for China's space agency, Tian Yulong, disclosed the talks Wednesday in Chinese state media. Further details on the collaboration were not revealed. The European Space Agency has described its "Moon Village" as a potential international launching pad for future missions to Mars. NASA successfully launches Super Pressure Balloon NASA has successfully launched its football-stadium-sized, super pressure balloon from N Zealand, that will help detect cosmic rays from beyond our galaxy as they penetrate the Earth's atmosphere. The 18.8-million-cubic-foot balloon lifted off from NASA's new launch pad adjacent to Wanaka Airport. Satellite data helps India fight battle for water More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple to offer free coding, art classes at all its 495 stores worldwide Aiming to educate communities globally, Apple will launch numerous teaching sessions in May in all its 495 stores, ranging in topics from photo and video to music, coding, art and design and more. 7 hot smartwatches you can consider Reliance Jio discounts are not going anywhere for now, here's why Reliance Jio Infocomm is expected to pursue its pricing strategy of sharp discounts and complimentary services for the next 12-18 months in a bid to garner about 15% of India’s wireless subscribers, a move that will continue to hurt rivals, analysts said. More Technology News»

		Education
		Not looking someone in the eye is racist: Oxford to students Oxford University students who avoid making eye contact with their peers could be guilty of racism, according to the prestigious varsity's latest guidance. Govt to set up Central University for differently abled, says HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar Javadekar said, the government is sensitive to needs of disabled and which is why our PM has coined the term 'divyang'. PM has asked all higher education institutions to ensure barrier-free movement for disabled students. "Ramps and lifts are must in all institutions," said Javadekar. NCERT's pilot book project aims at building inclusive classrooms Each booklet has Braille and other tactile components, besides word-picture flash cards, to cater to children with learning disability, speech or language disorder, visual impairment, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cerebral palsy, among other disabilities. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Golden rules to keep in mind while buying gold A few tips to keep in mind if you're planning to invest in gold this Akshaya Tritiya. SSC students can check aptitude test results online at 3 pm today Aptitude tests for class X students were started last year by school education minister, Vinod Tawde. Refused a flat in Mumbai because you eat meat? BMC says approach police The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday asked Mumbaikars to lodge a complaint in a nearest police station if any developer or builders refuses to sell apartments to non-vegetarian households in the state. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Shimla-Delhi to be first regional flights; PM Modi to flag-off tomorrow The connectivity is being provided at a subsidised fare of Rs 2,500 for per hour of flights. The aviation ministry will fund the subsidy by charging a landing fee on airlines operating on the trunk routes. Delhi has 'rejected CM, elected PM': Yogendra Yadav on MCD polls In view of landslide victory of BJP in MCD polls, Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav said on Wednesday that Delhi has rejected chief minister (Arvind Kejriwal) and elected Prime Minister (Narendra Modi). People's anger against the AAP overtook their disappointment with the BJP in MCD, Yadav said. PM Modi expresses gratitude to Delhiites for MCD poll win More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Flying innovations that make our jaws drop We take look at personal flying machines that took social media by storm this week Police file case against landowner, on his trail The police department registered a case on Tuesday against Shankar Hipparagi, who left a borewell open on his farm at Zunjarwad village of Athani taluk, in which six-year-old Kaveri lost her life. Students give artistic makeover to millet From India's map to images of birds and sceneries, millets took curious shapes and forms as students of Mount Carmel College tried their hand at making art out of the healthy grains. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Petrol bunks to remain open for only 12 hours a day from May 15 Andhra Pradesh Federation of Petroleum Traders (APFPT) on Tuesday announced that they will operate for only 12 hours a day from May 15 onwards. TRS workers pedal their way to Warangal to attend foundation day event tomorrow A group of TRS workers on Tuesday embarked on a cycle yatra from TRS Bhavan in the city to Warangal where the foundation day celebrations of the party will be held on April 27. 'Greyhound-type training needed for CRPF jawans' Rethink By Force Brass After Sukma Massacre More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tenant held for assaulting landlord, landlady in Vellore The tenant and the landlord had not been not in good terms since the latter asked him to vacate the house 18 months ago, police said. In affidavits, Edappadi K Palaniswami is 'promoted' as organisation head In a significant move, the Edappadi K Palaniswami camp on Tuesday decided to bring to the notice of the election commission that the chief minister, who is also headquarters secretary, is one of the heads of organization, along with VK Sasikala and TTV Dhinakaran. Audit report raps Madras university for irregular appointments An audit report tabled in the Senate of University of Madras last month raised objections to a slew of appointments, including that of a principal of a constituent college, stating that they were made without following proper procedures. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amit Shah to participate in BJP drive for 3 days BJP national president Amit Shah, for the first time, will attend the state BJP's vistarak (extension worker) drive, to be held in May-June, for three days. Subramanian Swamy: Anandiben Patel best candidate for President "One of the best candidates for President is former Guj CM Anandiben Patel.So what if she is a Gujarati? I too am Gujarat's son in law," Swamy tweeted on Tuesday. National Green Tribunal asserts jurisdiction to hear Gujarat case In a setback for the Gujarat government, the National Green Tribunal, New Delhi, on Tuesday ruled that it has the jurisdiction to hear the case in which it has restrained the state government from purchasing diesel-run heavy vehicles without its permission, sources said. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Couple, daughters killed in village, 3 questioned A couple and their two teenage daughters were found murdered at their home in Judapur (Sahabpur) village in Nawabganj area, 40 km from Allahabad on Monday morning. Protest by students at AU hostel Boat capsizes, 3 drown in Yamuna Three people drowned and a dozen others were rescued when a boat capsized in Yamuna due to storm at Palpur Chaka village in Ghoorpur, 55 km from Allahabad on Sunday evening. Divers are struggling to fish out the bodies. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		It's 45.5°C and no respite in sight The state continued to remain under the grip of severe heatwave with some places in interior parts of the state on Tuesday turning into hot cauldrons. Dutee Chand's car set on fire near her house Row over abolition of architects' posts More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Murdered jail head warder may not get 'shaheed' status Bhopal jail head warder Ramashankar Yadav, who was murdered during the October 2016 jailbreak by alleged SIMI undertrials, does not qualify for martyr status and the accompanying ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh, according to the state finance department. LNCT acts tough after bus attack, warns six students of rustication Following an attack on LNCT bus carrying students on Monday, the college authorities have zeroed in on six students for their alleged involvement in the assault. Former CMs to get wages on a par with cabinet ministers Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to extend facilities to former chief ministers while approving amendment to the Madhya Pradesh Ministers (salaries and allowance) Bill 1972. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BJP executive meeting: Birender urges Khattar to trust his MLAs from 10am to 4.30pm.The closing address was made by Haryana BJP affairs incharge Anil Jain. Manohar Lal Khattar bats for leather industry in Karnal Haryana government is also coming up with mega leather cluster (MLC) to be set up over 105 acres in industrial model township at Sohna. IT teams search MLA's house, offices Teams of the investigations wing of the income tax (IT) department on Tuesday swooped down on the premises of Safidon MLA Jasbir Deswal. More Chandigarh News»

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