[wanabidii] News Digest: 'Rising anti-globalisation pose challenges to global growth'

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		Saturday, April 22, 2017
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		Business
		'Rising anti-globalisation pose challenges to global growth' China has said that political and policy uncertainties, the rising anti-globalisation and protectionism sentiment against international trade and investment pose challenges to global growth. Gold reclaims Rs 30,000-mark on global cues, jewellers buying Gold prices reclaimed the Rs 30,000-mark for the 1st time in over 6 weeks by climbing Rs 200 per 10 grams on Saturday, tracking a firm trend overseas amid increased buying by local jewellers. However, silver eased further by Rs 100 to Rs 41,700 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units. 'GST to boost GDP by 4.2% or Rs 6.5 lakh crore' The research note says that the potential gains to GDP — one of the most bullish growth estimates on the reform measure to date — will be underpinned by a surge in manufacturing output. 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
		In or out? EU is hot-button issue in French vote None of the four main French presidential candidates — Marine Le Pen, Francois Fillon, Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Luc Melenchon — can afford to be neutral on the EU, whether they portray it as the source of all woes or a guarantee of peace and stability. Over 400 militants surrender in Balochistan The militants, who handed over their arms to authorities in Quetta on Friday, belong to the Baloch Republican Army (BRA), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and other separatist groups alleged to have carried out attacks on security installations and personnel in the troubled province. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		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. March for Science events to take place around the globe Thousands of people are expected to attend March for Science events around the world to promote the understanding of science and defend it from various attacks, including US govt budget cuts. It was dreamed up at the Women's March on Washington, a day after Donald Trump's inauguration in January. Last adventure ahead for NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn 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
		Mumbra man was plotting lone-wolf attacks in Mumbai A day after the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra counter-terrorism officials busted a domestic terror group with purported links to the Daesh, it has emerged that the group’s leader, 26-year-old Nazim Shamshad Ahmed, had a network of associates in Mumbai. Students up in arms against TISS decision to remove teacher Can't believe Farhan Shaikh was part of terror group: Kin More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		I fear tampering with EVMs in MCD polls too: Arvind Kejriwal Accusing the Modi government of doing "everything to stop us from working", the AAP leader said his party wasn't the sole victim of such vindictive politics. Earth Day Google Doodle: Do your bit, save the planet Eat less meat, opt for carpooling, and unplug unused electronic devices -- do your bit and make a huge difference to saving Earth, suggests Google's Earth Day Doodle on Saturday. Expelled from Congress, Barkha Singh joins BJP A day after she was expelled from the Congress, Barkha Shukla Singh today joined the BJP and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies. She said her decision was not aimed at gaining any position in the party. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Government planning to probe doping scandal in Bangalore Turf Club 8 units polluting Bellandur Lake but no effluent plant in place yet The National Green Tribunal's directive to immediately shut down all industrial units around Bellandur Lake has left the micro and small industries operating there for years in despair. Police to question owner, trainer of Queen Latifa, check CCTV Charge Fake, Drug Found In Negligible Quantity, Say Horse Owners More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Despite squall alert, heat & humidity to continue A thunderstorm warning not with standing, Hyderabad will continue to sizzle for the next few days. Debit card fraud cuffs on 2 from Jharkhand Sleuths of the cyber cell of the Rachakonda police, on Friday, arrested two persons from Giridih district in Jharkhand for cheating a debit card holder from the city. 3 coaches of Hyderabad-bound train derail near Bidar Passengers travelling on the Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train had a scary time after the train derailed in Bidar district early on Friday, triggering panic and causing diversions of many trains. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		HC raps sessions court over temple burglary case verdict, frees 5 In a judgment, dubbed by Madras high court as the worst in recent times, a sessions court has awarded life imprisonment to five persons in a temple burglary case, saying they are from a particular criminal community whose main occupation is stealing and dacoity. Can't order full-time governor for Tamil Nadu, says Madras high court Solar power tariff in Tamil Nadu set to fall below Rs 4 per unit Solar power tariff in Tamil Nadu is set to fall below 4 per unit. Tangedco will float tenders for 1500MW in the coming days and fix the the base tariff at 4 per unit with the approval of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commissioner (TNERC). More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man eats meat, wife seeks divorce A 23-year-old Amdavadi has filed an application with the police, accusing her husband of five years of torturing her. Her grouse is that he eats non-vegetarian food – reportedly breaking his promise of staying off meat once they get married. Woman ACP loses job for failing physical tests in 2010 A'bad Cop Didn't Meet Chest Expansion Figures Guj gets PM awards for excellence More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		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. 7 caught cheating on last day of UP Board exam The high school and intermediate exams of Asia's biggest board, UP Secondary Education Board (UP Board) ended on Friday. The class 10 exams had concluded on April 1 while class 12 exams finished with Urdu exams on Friday. Wagon of goods train derails at Cheoki A wagon of a goods train, coming from TSL siding towards Cheoki station derailed, on Thursday. As just a pair of wheel of a wagon, second from engine, had derailed, the line was cleared for train movement within an hour of derailment. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Man sexually assaults 24-year-old, hurls her in well Traders selling red beacon start counting losses The Centre's directive on red beacon has witnessed chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his cabinet colleagues giving up the use of lal battis readily. Odisha to auction three mines by May The Odisha government would auction three more mines by end of May this year, Mines Minister Prafulla Mallick said on Friday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Narmada Seva Yatra: NGT seeks report on crowd handling at Amarkantak The National Green Tribunal (NGT) central zone bench on Friday summoned collector Anuppur and asked him to explain the preparedness made to handle crowd turnout at the culmination ceremony of Narmada Sewa Yatra at Amarkantak on May 5. About 5 lakh people are expected to turn up at the event. 'Yogi effect': BMC razes 'illegal' meat shops to the ground After the recent chain of events where BJP ruled Uttar Pradesh government came down hard on meat shops in the city, it is now the turn of meat shop owners in Madhya Pradesh to face the ire of the government as a crackdown has been initiated against illegal open-meat shops in the state. Barkatullah University gets ultimatum from CBI over PMT-2012 documents The CBI team investigating Vyapam scam on Friday summoned and questioned registrar and two deputy registrars of Barkatullah University for the second time. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MC seeks industry help for mobile loos The municipal corporation, Mohali, has urged corporate houses to install mobile toilets at various places under corporate social responsibility (CSR). School takes leap with green rooftop The newly-developed rooftop farm in Carmel Convent school is not only first initiative of its kind in Chandigarh, but it is also a great place to learn various reuse strategies and propagate DIY (Do it Yourself) ventures. He transplants trees to save them from the axe Disheartened to see trees being chopped to make way for roads and concrete structures, Rahul Mahajan, a businessman, came up with an idea to save them from the axe. More Chandigarh News»

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