[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex vaults 213 points ahead of economic data, earnings

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, April 11, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex vaults 213 points ahead of economic data, earnings Snapping its three-day losing run, the benchmark BSE Sensex on Tuesday zoomed by about 213 points to close at 29,788 on investor optimism about March quarter earnings amid mixed global cues. Passenger vehicles sales up 9.96% in March, cars by 8.17% Domestic passenger vehicle sales registered a growth of 9.96 per cent at 2,82,519 units in March, from 2,56,920 in the same month last year. Domestic car sales were up 8.17 per cent at 1,90,065 units as against 1,75,709 in March last year. Rupee falls more, higher equities contain damage The cup of woes for the rupee seems to be brimming over as it weakened 13 paise more to 64.69 against the dollar in early session on Tuesday as US rate hike fears come back to haunt participants. More Business News»

		Environment
		Survey of India proposes to re-measure height of Mt Everest The Survey of India, oldest scientific establishment in the country, on Monday launched a portal,'nakshe' (maps), which will allow free download of 'open series maps' (OSMs) for public use and announced that it would "re-measure" the height of Mount Everest this year. Ken-Betwa link gets forest panel's nod but with limits The forest advisory committee (FAC), an expert body that advises the government on approval or rejection of major projects involving diversion of forest land has recently recommended the Ken-Betwa river link project (phase 1) in Madhya Pradesh for forest clearance. 3 tiger cubs destined for zoo in Syria rescued in Lebanon The tigers, which were being transported from Ukraine, arrived at the Beirut airport on March 7, inside a ventilated 0.3-cubic-meter (10.6-cubic feet) crate, where they could not stand or move and were forced to urinate and defecate on each other, according to Animals Lebanon. More Environment News»

		World
		North Korea vows response to 'reckless' US Navy move North Korea denounced the US deployment of a naval strike group to the region on Tuesday, warning it is ready for "war" as Washington tightens the screws on the nuclear-armed state. Tillerson, top diplomats discuss Syria crisis A meeting of the 'likeminded' countries was hastily arranged on the sidelines of a Group of 7 industrialized economies in Italy, just hours before US secretary of state Rex Tillerson was to make a tense trip to Moscow to press Russia's leaders to finally abandon their support for Assad. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		'Bioresorbable stents tech of the future but risky now' NASA astronaut and 2 Russian cosmonauts return to earth Three astronauts from the International Space Station have successfully landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan, two from Russia and one from the United States. NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and Russia's Sergei Ryzhikov and Andrei Borisenko spent 173 days in space. NASA delays super pressure balloon launch due to bad weather More Science News»

		Technology
		Intex ELYT-e1 smartphone with 4G VoLTE support launched at Rs 6,999 Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new smartphone. Dubbed ELYT-e1, the handset is priced at Rs 6,999 and will be available across all leading online and offline stores in the country. Coolpad launches 3GB RAM variant of Cool 1 smartphone at Rs 10,999 Coolpad has launched a new variant of its Cool 1 smartphone, which was originally launched in India back in December last year. Priced at Rs 10,999, the smartphone will be exclusively available on Amazon starting April 11. Netflix announces 'winners' of ISP Speed Index in India Netflix has said that India’s leading telecom operator Airtel offers fastest internet services in the country. According to a data chart on Netflix’s ISP Speed Index, Airtel has the top spot with a speed of 2.58Mbps. More Technology News»

		Education
		NAAC asked to rework accreditation process for higher education institutes Following complaints of corruption by the council’s peer team, the ministry asked NAAC to work towards bringing transparency, objectivity and technology into the grading system. As per the new methodology, the peer team assessment of institutions will be given just 20% weightage instead of the current 100% in deciding grade. NEET in Urdu: Govt says not biased against Muslims UP government exempts PhD holders from NET for post of assistant professors More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mass recitation of Hanuman Chalisa at Cross Maidan today Hanuman Jayanti falls on auspicious Tuesday today Mumbai: Family of Kulbhushan Jadhav leaves its apartment for an undisclosed location The family of Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death by a military court in Pakistan for spying, left their Powai home on Monday afternoon after the news broke and journalists began gathering to get a byte. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Development Authority told to stop regularisation of farm houses: Government According to DDA, as per the clause of Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) 2021, the villages containing existing farm houses clusters are notified as Low Density Residential Area. Assam court issues bailable arrest warrant against Arvind Kejriwal A court in Assam has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case arising out of his tweet on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational qualification. CBI registers preliminary enquiry against Delhi minister Satyendar Jain The allegations against Jain also include purported money laundering to the tune of Rs 11.78 crore during 2010-12 through these companies and Indometal Impex pvt limited. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Eye on poll, JD(S) inducts Congress men to replace rebels With bridges virtually burnt between the JD(S) and eight rebel MLAs, the party has started inducting leaders to replace the suspended ones. Pollution: RWA told to approach KSPCB The high court on Monday disposed of a PIL filed by M S Ramaiah North City Layout Residents Welfare Association and asked them to submit a fresh representation to the KSPCB. Man held for running cricket betting racket The Central Crime Branch arrested a 44-year-old man on charges of running a betting racket during IPL matches. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana government notifies setting up of state food commission Mission Bhagiratha work bogged down by festivals Garbage overflows near school, parents, residents raise concern about hazards More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woman cop attempts suicide as her colleague refuses to marry her : A 23-year-old woman police constable attached to the armed reserve wing of the Chennai city police attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills as her boyfriend – a policeman in the same unit – refused to marry her. Stayzilla CEO Yogendra Vasupal gets bail The month-long incarceration of Yogendra Vasupal, CEO of online homestay aggregator Stayzilla, is set to end as the Madras high court granted him bail on Tuesday. Face I-T inquiry, Madras HC tells medical university VC Facing dismissal, the counsel sought the permission to withdraw the petition which was then dismissed as withdrawn. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		BJP swachhta drive on April 14 to connect with voters Thieves break open CA's bag Strict security measures being slammed at airports across the world do not seem to have any effect on thieves at these bustling places. A Shahibaug-based chartered accountant’s business trip to New York ended on a sour note on Monday when he realised that unidentified individuals had broken the lock on his luggage to steal goods — the luggage had been checked in by the international carrier at the John F. Firefighting starts early this year More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad high court: Remove unauthorised construction The Allahabad high court on Monday directed Noida officials to remove any unauthorised construction raised on the ground floor of NPX commercial project of M/s Hi-Lead Infotech Pvt Ltd in Sector 153. New Excise Policy to address plight of women: Rita Joshi UP Board results by mid-May Officials Attribute Delay To Assembly Polls More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		PM likely to pay obeisance at Lingaraj temple Culture doyens wary of vanishing Odia identity in the state Bhadrak violence: 150 identified for spreading hate messages on social media More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh bans plastic/polythene bags from May 1 The government clarified that the ban would not be meant for bucket and other plastic materials and is restricted to plastic carry bags only. A study in contrast: Here's how India treats a Pakistani spy Sajeed Muneer was jailed for 12 years for espionage but after his release, Pakistan did not respond to extradition requests by the Indian government. By default, he became Bhopal police's responsibility and the district special branch has been taking care of him for 10 months now. Dissatisfied with sex, men seek separation More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dadumajra dump blaze chokes Chandigarh The fire in a Dadumajra dumping ground on Monday evening left thousands of residents choking as dense smoke engulfed the area for around four hours. People suffered respiratory distress and eye problems. Panjab University shooter prime accused in sarpanch murder case The prime accused in the murder of sarpanch Satnam Singh at Sector 38 (West) on Sunday had fired eight rounds at Student Centre in Panjab University (PU) last year and is wanted in a number of criminal cases. 6 sectors, Dhanas hit, residents blame Municipal corporation As it is surrounded by a bustling residential area with the population running into lakhs, the Dadumajra-based dumping ground has become a major problem. More Chandigarh News»

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