[wanabidii] News Digest: PMO asks depts to provide enabling framework to attract FDI

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, April 23, 2017
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		Business
		PMO asks depts to provide enabling framework to attract FDI The meeting deliberated upon various issues pertaining to different depts, including financial services, consumer affairs & defence. It was pointed out that reforms have already been carried out in FDI policy and now it is for the depts concerned to provide a framework to attract foreign investors. Govt discusses growth plans with public sector banks The finance ministry has initiated detailed discussions with select public banks to assess their growth blueprint over the next three years and seek turnaround plans to check if they need more growth capital. India, Indonesia to cooperate in oil, coal sectors: Goyal More Business News»

		Environment
		First coal-free day observed in UK since Industrial Revolution Cordi O'Hara of the National Grid said: "To have the first working day without coal since the start of the industrial revolution is a watershed moment in how our energy system is changing." Ban on plastic: NGT seeks status report from Delhi govt Environmental groups warn UK government on post-Brexit deals Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of the Earth have signed a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May stressing that environmental protection must remain a priority after Britain leaves the European Union. They were joined by tennis star Andy Murray and singer Will Young. More Environment News»

		World
		France votes in cliffhanger presidential election Voting began in France on Sunday in the first round of a bitterly fought presidential election that is crucial to the future of Europe and a closely-watched test of voters' anger with the political establishment. Iran's Ahmadinejad says won't endorse other candidates Iran's former hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that he won't endorse other candidates in next month's election, after he and his deputy were barred from running. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Thousands rally in global March for Science Thousands of people joined a global March for Science on Saturday with Washington the epicenter of a movement to fight back against what many see as an "assault on facts" by populist politicians. Scientists identify new cause of high blood pressure Sunflower seeds source of potent liver carcinogen: Study Sunflower seeds are frequently contaminated with a potent toxin produced by molds, and pose an increased risk of liver cancer, a new study warns. Aflatoxin - a toxin produced by Aspergillus molds that commonly infect corn, peanuts, pistachios and almonds - was also found in sunflower seeds and products. More Science News»

		Technology
		Top tech news of the week (April 17 - April 23) A lot happened in the world of technology this week. The biggest news is, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in India this week. While the Galaxy S8 is priced at Rs 57,900 (MOP), its big-screen variant S8+ comes at a price tag of Rs 64,900 (MOP). Google' s Waymo files fresh lawsuit against Uber According to a report in Tech Crunch, Waymo also claimed in its lawsuit filed on Friday that Uber participated in a "cover up" to keep its second, un-named design hidden from the court. Snap acquires geofilter patent for $7.7 million Snap Inc has acquired "Geofilters," or photo filters based on location, patent from photo-sharing platform Mobli for $7.7 million, a media report said. More Technology News»

		Education
		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. No sale of books, uniforms in schools: CBSE The CBSE has asked its affiliated schools across the country to shut down shops selling textbooks, stationery, schoolbags, uniforms, shoes and similar articles within their premises. The board asked schools to strictly comply with its affiliation byelaws and “not indulge in commercial activities”. No change in language policy, CBSE board to 'study proposal' The chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Wednesday, said there was "no change in its language policy" to make Hindi language compulsory till class X in CBSE schools. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Trains may run behind schedule due to CR megablock A cab service run exclusively for pets Though Laxmi has a tourist taxi service, she felt the need for a vehicle dedicated to pets.She started Pet Taxi early this year with one vehicle and now has two. Graft in BMC: No advance bail for sub-engineer in Rs 4 crore parking lease scam More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		MCD polls: Despite high volatge campaign, Delhi witnesses low voter turnout The high powered campaigns of political parties seem to have failed to stir the voters of Delhi to step out in large numbers to cast their votes. MCD Polls: Union ministers, BJP leaders cast their vote MCD polls: Voters face problems due to faulty EVMs in some wards There were also complaints of faulty EVMs in North Delhi Burari area and South West Delhi's Kapashera due to which voting had to be stopped for a few minutes. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Celebrating the centenary of the Cubbon park bandstand Bengaluru's first official disciplinarians Looking for Mr Right shouldn't define you More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2 more C-section deaths at Niloufer, minister in denial In a cause for concern, two more women died on Saturday in Niloufer hospital after undergoing caesarean operation.This is the second round of maternal deaths this week.The toll in the last two days has gone up to five. 50 duped with govt job promise, ex-GHMC official among 6 held arrested Vinay Kumar, a suspended bill collector of GHMC, for cheating over 50 people by promising them government jobs and charging them money for it. 8-yr-old gets new life after rare heart transplant surgery A paediatric heart transplant surgery, touted to be the first in Telangana, was recently conducted on an eight-year-old boy, Yashwant, who was diagnosed with 'end stage' heart disease at a private hospital in the city. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Robbers snatch 25 sovereigns of gold jewellery from six passengers in Chennai-bound train Robbers snatched around 25 sovereigns of jewellery from six women passengers travelling on the Bangalore City – Chennai Central Mail (No 12658) in the early hours of Sunday. 5 more idols stolen from Tamil Nadu in Australia gallery's possession The National Gallery of Australia (NGA), which in 2016 returned to India three antique idols including one from Tamil Nadu, has now said five sculptures in its possession have been reported as stolen by the Tamil Nadu police's idol wing. `Bring highways in Tamil Nadu under local bodies' Forced to close more than 3,300 liquor outlets and bars along national and state highways since April 1, following a Supreme Court order, the Tamil Nadu government has now dug out a report, apparently submitted on November 11, 2016, recommending that highways be brought `directly under' corporations and municipalities concerned. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amit Shah calls to uproot Cong in '17 polls, wants to pip earlier records Shah addressed the valedictory session of the Gujarat BJP's executive committee meeting. Abandoned Pak fishing boat triggers alarm The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday found a Pakistani fishing boat abandoned about a kilometre inside Indian waters from Haraminala channel in the creek area of Kutch. Conservationists go wild over Gujarat Tourism advertisements on Ass During UP elections in March, former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had kicked up a political storm after he referred to Gujarat Tourism advertisements on the endangered Asiatic wild ass as 'Gujarat ke Gadhey' to bray down his opponents. Now, conservationists are wild over a latest tourism ad on these endangered animals. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Terrorism a big concern for govt' Allahabad University students' blood letter to PM seeks his intervention Strap-Eviction Of Illegal Hostellers At AU Fire engulfs 3 houses, destroys goods worth lakhs Goods worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed when fire broke out in three kachcha houses near IERT institute in Chota Baghara area on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Youth Congress flays Naveen Patnaik for 'unemployment' Addressing the media, Youth Congress state working president Lokanath Maharathy said the party will launch a mass convention here on May 9. CM Naveen Patnaik to raise special status issue at NITI Aayog meeting today Chief minister Naveen Patnaik has decided to raise the long-standing demand of special category status (SCS) for the state at the NITI Aayog meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Man tries to kill girlfriend in Sonepur A youth allegedly tried to kill his girlfriend by pushing her into a defunct well in Birmaharajpur of Sonepur district.The incident happened after they quarrelled while eloping on Friday evening. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Female police officer thrashed by constable inside police station MP: No curbs on corporal punishment in schools Madhya Pradesh: Netas & babus surrender red beacons More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Massive jams due to work on Kharar flyover' While work on the Chandigarh Sector 39-Kharar flyover is going on, residents are bearing the brunt of long traffic jams on the stretch. Audit lists 15 instances of norm violation by Panchkula civic body Rock Garden replica to come up at Punjab Raj Bhawan for 14 lakh A mini-replica of Chandigarh's famous Rock Garden will be installed at Punjab Raj Bhawan at a cost of Rs 14.25 lakh. More Chandigarh News»

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