[wanabidii] News Digest: Waiving agricultural loans could cost 2% of GDP: CEA

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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		Business
		Waiving agricultural loans could cost 2% of GDP: CEA "We've had a spate of announcements recently about agricultural loans being waived off. You know these could cost, if it were to spread, these could cost something like two per cent of GDP, adding to the deficit," chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian said. Sensex climbs 168 points on RIL earnings; positive global cues The benchmark BSE Sensex climbed almost 168 points in early session today as sentiments rose with Reliance Industries' better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings numbers which were announced yesterday. Rupee rallies to 3-week high against US dollar The rupee resumed higher at 64.42 against the dollar as against Monday's closing level of 64.44 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market and firmed up further to a 3-week high at 64.27, before quoting at 64.29 per dollar at 1100hrs, showing a gain of 15 paise. 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
		Roadside bomb kills at least 10 people in Pakistan's Kurram A remote-controlled roadside bomb targeting a minibus killed at least 10 people and wounded several others on Tuesday in Pakistan's remote northwestern tribal region bordering Afghanistan, an official in the region said. US submarine makes South Korea port call, North remains defiant The port call by the USS Michigan, announced by the US military in South Korea, came as the top nuclear envoys from South Korea, Japan, and the United States were to meet in Tokyo to discuss responses to the North's refusal to give up its nuclear programme. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		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 ISRO develops android app for computing solar energy potential More Science News»

		Technology
		28 of the toughest questions Apple asks in job interviews We combed through recent posts on Glassdoor to find some of the toughest interview questions candidates have been asked. Google laucnhes next-generation Jump VR camera Tech giant Google has officially launched the next generation Jump camera — a product of its latest collaboration, with Chinese imaging company Yi Technology. Here's how Titan, Fossil and others plan to compete with smartwatch makers like Apple Till date, smartwatches have remained in the realm of brand loyalists and the tech savvy. However, this is fast changing with a growing number of consumers looking to include connectivity in their daily lives as unobtrusively as possible. 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
		Disclose all your assets: Bombay HC to Gaurang Doshi Productions Falling health insurance claims may point to better malaria control Mumbai hospital refused Egyptian doctor to examine my sister: Eman Ahmed's sister Eman Ahmed, the 36-year-old Egyptian who was until recently considered the heaviest woman in the world at 500 kg, underwent an CT scan earlier in the day. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pay up Rs 25,000 crore, I-T tells Aamby Valley Caste links make Bakhtawarpur a vote topper Degree admission cutoffs to drop as boards junk spiking of marks Thirty two education boards, including CBSE, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations and National Institute of Open School, agreed on Monday to do away with “spiking” of marks. ​​This may bring down the marks in Class XII Board exams, and consequently cutoffs during undergraduate admissions. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		As Bellandur Lake clean-up begins, Varthur too demands attention After the National Green Tribunal cracked its whip on civic agencies responsible for maintenance of the Bellandur Lake, immediate short-term measures have been initiated by the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) to rid the lake of froth. But no help has come the way of Varthur Lake. Now you can be sure the veggies are truly organic Organic products are a huge hit in Bengaluru. Advised by wellness and health experts, many have switched to organic products to overcome or evade lifestyle diseases. But the recurring question haunting every Bengalurean is this: Is everything they buy in organic stores, organic? What's killing Karnataka's tigers? Since Karnataka emerged as the ‘tiger capital’ of the country, the forests of the state have become popular targets for poachers. Even the National Tiger Conservatory Authority (NTCA) had issued alerts on the migration of gangs of poachers down south from central and northern India. Despite the Karnataka Forest Department’s (KFD) vigilance, reserves are losing tigers every year. And the mortality rate is only increasing. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad woman divorced on WhatsApp Sangeeta Bijlani lit up this nikah A night of clean jokes and loud cheers with Amit Tandon More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Don't reopen or relocate liquor shops along highways for 3 months, Madras HC tells TN government The bench passed an order of injunction after advocate general of Tamil Nadu R Muthukumaraswamy could not give an undertaking that the ongoing efforts to reclassify national and state highways would not lead to a logical conclusion of relocating or reopening the closed Tasmac outlets and bars. TN announces Rs 20 lakh each to kin of four CRPF personnel killed in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack Tasmac outlets within 200m of NH still open in Vellore More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Telecall for loan during last rites: Vadodara man to get Rs 20,000 For those harassed by unwarranted commercial calls on their cell phones, this will come as music to ears. 24-hour bill of entry deadline irks importers Heroic Kachraj lioness 'Rajmata' hospitalized 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
		Theft at doctors' home Unidentified miscreants stole cash and gold ornaments worth several lakhs from a doctor couple's bungalow located at the premises of the MKCG Medical College at Berhampur on Sunday night. Women from slums come together to build leaders Woman leaders from slums in the city on Monday created a platform called Sambhabi through which they will address issues of representation of women in politics. Berhampur ayurved college hopes to get admission nod A three-member team of the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) visited the government-run Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma (KATS) Ayurved Mahavidyalaya at Ankushapur near here to inspect its infrastructure facilities. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal: Collector orders to determine market value of 25.67 acre land in Khajuri Kalan District collector Nshant Warwade on Monday ordered revenue officials to determine the market value of 25.67 acre of prime land situated near Kahjuri Kalan on the outskirts of BHEL township in compliance with a Supreme Court order. Meat traders turn up the heat for covered market A week into crackdown on illegal meat shop owners, affected traders demanded construction of covered market for selling non-vegetarian products. In an apparent display of strength, Khateek and Qureshi community representatives demanded that government act fast on their demand for setting up hygienic market and create healthy business environment. Water supply, sanitation woes dominate third Bhopal Choupal Some 150 complaints were received in the ‘Bhopal Choupal’, an open forum for addressing public grievances, on Monday. Held every Monday, it was the third choupal edition, organised by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) mayor Alok Sharma. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab sets up terror squad, mulls PCOCA The Congress has revived the the contentious trol of Organised PCOCA in a bid to inal gangs which nly become active n recent months. 4 months on, CM's adviser returns Mittal (41), who occupied his seat in his earlier allotted room on the eighth floor of Haryana civil secretariat on Monday afternoon, however, refused to comment about his reappointment. TOI IMPACT - Finally, Panchkula man and Russian wife get marriage certificate A TOI report has defeated a tortuously slow bureaucracy . Mohit Rana of Panchkula and Russian national Aygul Rakhimkulova are now man and wife under Indian laws. More Chandigarh News»

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