[wanabidii] News Digest: US puts 6 nations on monitoring list for currency practices

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, April 15, 2017
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		Business
		US puts 6 nations on monitoring list for currency practices In its six-monthly report to the Congress, the Trump administration has placed China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan on a "monitoring list" to keep a close watch on their currency practices. Millennials to beat older buyers in luxury space Grey hair and Porsches don't go together anymore. Young buyers are all set to beat the older generation in buying high-end goods that were reserved for a select few - those with bloated bank balances and receding hairlines. Bajaj Auto loses ground since exiting scooters   Bajaj Auto's decision to stay out of the scooter market has cost the company dear in terms of market share, both in the overall two-wheeler market as well as in the motorcycle segment. More Business News»

		Environment
		'US will lag as global climate action marches on' 2 lakh baby Olive Ridley turtles emerge in Odisha beach Emergence of baby Olive Ridley marine turtles along Gahirmatha beach on Odisha's coast has provided relief to conservationists. Nearly two lakh hatchlings have emerged out of pits since past 24 hours, forest officials said on Wednesday. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		North Korea flaunts missiles, other weaponry at parade The parade, the annual highlight of North Korea's most important holiday, came amid growing international worries that North Korea may be preparing for its sixth nuclear test or a major missile launch, such as its first flight test of an ICBM capable of reaching US shores. Train stuck in tunnel in US, then stun gun sparks stampede A train with about 1,200 passengers got stuck in a tunnel between New York and New Jersey for nearly three hours on Friday. A New Jersey Transit spokeswoman said the train finally reached New York's Penn Station in the early evening. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Saturn moon has necessary conditions to harbor life: NASA NASA images show how India looks from space at night NASA on Thursday released new global nighttime images of the Earth - including a detailed view of India and its surroundings that show how patterns of human settlement changed across the country between 2012 and 2016. Second 'Great Spot' found at Jupiter, cold and high up Scientists have discovered a "great spot" at Jupiter, which is 15,000 miles (24,000 kilometers) across and 7,500 miles (12,000 kilometers) wide. It's in the upper atmosphere and much cooler than the hot surroundings, thus the name Great Cold Spot. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple permitted to test self driving cars in California Apple Inc has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, fueling speculation that it is working on self-driving car technology in a crowded arena of companies hoping to offer those cars to the masses. Google launches 'Style Ideas', a new shopping tool Google has just announced an update to its Image Search app which enables you to see what a fashion item you're interested in would look like worn on a model or blogger. Your mobile phone bill won't pinch from this month, here's why Starting April 1, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Aircel have already abolished incoming charges while roaming. More Technology News»

		Education
		UP governor appoints VCs of two universities Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today appointed Vice Chancellors in King George's Medical University (KGMU) and Madan Mohan Malviya Technical University (MMTU), Gorakhpur for a tenure of three years. Indians in demand despite H-1B noise, say US universities "The Indian students in US universities have no reason to get unduly perturbed if they are seeking placements in America after finishing their courses." 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire guts Kannada serial set in Naigaon studio 8 college students from Karnataka drown in sea at Maharashtra Eight college students from Karnataka's Belgaum district drowned in the sea off the Vayri coast in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra on Saturday, police said. Versova beach cleaning: Plastic makers hop on to save the ocean More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Porn clip plays on big screen at Rajiv Chowk metro station, DMRC orders probe Railways to upgrade Delhi-Chandigarh route for 200 kmph service Railways has identified nine high priority passenger corridors of total 6,400 km including Delhi-Agra, Delhi- Chandigarh to be upgraded to run semi-high speed train service. Man offers lift, rapes minor An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour, who has been arrested in west Delhi's Mayapuri on Thursday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Her Hart sure ain't black as night An invocation of the local spirits Siddaramaiah to clear cabinet nominees with Rahul Gandhi today More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TRS men perform 'coolie' work for organising party plenary TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao had too would do some "coolie work" to raise money. Hyderabad heart spews filth, stink rises from botched repairs An overflowing sewer line on the Panjagutta-Khairatabad stretch has made commuters think twice before taking this route. Forced insurance & premium, firm to cough up Rs 50,000 fine A district consumer forum in the city has directed a private insurance company to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to a customer for activating a policy without his consent and forcing him to pay further installments. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Villagers say man was buried alive while mining sand on Palar riverbed in Tamil Nadu Beaten up for feeding stray dog, pups: Woman 10 months after techie Swathi's murder, no cameras at Nungambakkam station More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		4 held with fake Swiss watches worth 64 lakh A team of state CID (crime) raided four shops at a mall at the Piplod area of Surat on Friday afternoon and seized 1,300-odd duplicate Swiss watches, which the shop owners would sell as original. Man attempts self-sacrifice by slashing throat at Ambaji A 22-year-old man attempted to kill himself by slashing his throat at a spot on a busy road leading to Gabbar outside the famous Ambaji temple on Friday. Paras Parihar wanted to offer his own 'sacrifice' to the goddess. Robbery foiled, man who posed as cop held Mukesh Oza, a resident of Naroda, lodged a complaint alleging that three persons who identified themselves as policemen tried to force their way into his ball bearing shop late on Thursday night. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		North Central Railways introduces summer special trains UP Rashri Tandon Open University to lauch new courses Allahabad University student union levels serious charges on administration The president of Allahabad University student union (AUSU) had levelled a slew of allegations against varsity authorities in conducting entrance test and taking admission in various PG and Law courses, last year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJP's big Odisha meet: 10 things to know Onus on students to manage traffic in Bhubaneswar Almost all the 215-odd traffic police personnel have been assigned to ensure smooth regulation of traffic during the movement of VVIPs, including 13 chief ministers and several union ministers on Saturday and Sunday. Fleet of 12 flights for saffron show A fleet of 12 private aircraft, apart from that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special IAF plane, will land at Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Saturday for the BJP's national executive meet. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh girl loses battle with life after surgery at AIIMS-Delhi Born with her heart beating outside her body in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, little Hemlata lost her battle with life despite hardened efforts by doctors at AIIMS Delhi. Bhopal's first cadaveric donation gives life to three patients State capital’s first cadaveric organ donation took place on Friday giving a new lease of life to three people. Fire breaks out in Govindpura paint factory A fire broke out in Anand Paint Factory in Govindpura industrial area on Friday. It was the second incident of fire in the factory in last one year. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Two dead, four hurt in blast at junk dealer's shop District court lawyers push for 5-day work week Seeking parity with high court lawyers, advocates in district courts across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are demanding a five-day work week. ​ Despite notices, building violations galore in Chandigarh City Beautiful, which is now heading towards being a Smart City, is yet to see reform on a large scale as far as building violations are concerned. More Chandigarh News»

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