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		Monday, May 01, 2017
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		Business
		AirAsia India's passenger traffic up by 57% in Jan-March Strong growth in domestic sales for Toyota, Nissan Japanese auto giants Toyota and Nissan reported strong growth in domestic sales figures for the month of April with their new and recently updated models doing brisk business. SBI reduces term deposit rates by up to 50 bps Country's largest lender State Bank of India has cut its term deposit rates by up to 50 basis points for various maturities. The rates have been revised for medium and long term deposits and for amount below Rs 1 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		AAP govt asks schools to install air purifiers "The ambient air quality of Delhi needs to be improved. In view of the gravity of harm to human health due to inferior ambient air quality, schools should take action to install air filters as per need," a communication sent to schools on Friday reads. Leopard rescued from 60-feet-deep well in Madhya Pradesh El Salvador becomes the 1st country to ban mining of metals The law bans "prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or processing of metallic minerals in El Salvador". Some Latin American countries thrive on mineral exports but local communities complain of environmental risks from toxic metals used in the process. More Environment News»

		World
		Blair announces return to UK politics to fight Brexit Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday he was plunging back into domestic politics in order to fight against Brexit. He said he wanted to build a political movement to shape the policy debate as Britain starts its negotiations to leave the European Union. Missile fears in Japan: 'Whatever will be, will be' Residents living near US military bases in Japan are facing a fresh reality: Their neighborhoods are on the frontline of North Korea's dispute with America and if Pyongyang were to attack, they would have just minutes to shelter from incoming missiles. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Blood group may predict heart attack risk: Study People who have a non-O blood group, such as A, B or AB, may be at an increased risk of suffering a heart attack, a new research has found. China, Europe planning to build 'Moon Village' The plan was first revealed by Tian Yulong, the secretary general of China's space agency. Pal Hvistendahl, a spokesperson for the European Space Agency (ESA), confirmed the discussions. Humanoid robot NAO to be programmed in Hindi French humanoid robot NAO is being programmed to understand commands in Hindi by an Udaipur-based engg college. Techno India NJR Institute has purchased the programmable robot from its French developer Aldebaran Robotics for research and education purposes and is working on its language programming. More Science News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio's 'Welcome Offer' fall-out: Trai to make new testing rules Having seen the controversy related to Reliance Jio's free trial run stretched too far, Trai today started a consultation process to frame rules for the network testing before full-fledged commercial launch. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka finally has good news for IT industry Infosys' chief executive officer Vishal Sikka's recent commentary on stable pricing for the first time since the second quarter of financial year 2014-15 is an indicator of pricing stability in the sector, which is a positive development, said brokerage UBS in a note. Startup developers are the heroes, even for the big boys The developer is at the centre of the trends that are happening. On one hand, we have really valuable data coming at a rapid pace from all verticals, different industries. More Technology News»

		Education
		Now, CBSE to hold Central Teacher Eligibility Test only once a year 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala to get IT training A total of 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala will soon get specific training in Information Technology as part of the state government's general education rejuvenation mission'. India's first book village to come up in Maharashtra's Bhilar Led by State Education minister Vinod Tawde, the project was undertaken by the Marathi Bhasha department wherein 25 artistically decorated locations around the village will turn into reader hot spots with display of books ranging from literature, poetry, religion, biographies to festival specials. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		DCP turns aam aadmi, gets rogue pay-and-park attendants arrested Following a spate of complaints against the attendants of a pay-and-park at Crawford Market, a deputy commissioner of police posed as a motorist on Saturday afternoon and got two men arrested for overcharging people. Collector stumps CCI for allowing salon and petrol pump on its land The Cricket Club of India (CCI), home to the hallowed Brabourne Stadium, has been issued notices by City Collector Ashwini Joshi for 'illegally' subleasing a part of its area to a petrol pump and a salon. Goods train derails in Solapur, rail services affected A goods train was derailed near Dudhani railway station in Solapur Wadi division today early morning, railway sources said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Knives out for Amanatullah Khan in AAP Delhi's air quality may improve as UP, Haryana, Punjab take steps to discourage stubble burning The situation was so bad late last year that the Capital was referred to as a gas chamber by health experts, forcing authorities to declare holidays for schools and ask people to stay indoors. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari's house attacked, 2 arrested Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari claimed that his Delhi house was attacked by 8-9 people late on Sunday night. Tiwari was not present in the house at the time of the incident. "8-9 people have attacked my 159 North Avenue residence," Tiwari tweeted around 3am on Monday morning. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Tarmac is clear, Kempegowda International Airport back to 24x7 flight operations With the lifting of the partial closure of the runaway, Kempegowda International Airport is all set to operate flights round the clock from Monday. The country's third biggest airport by air traffic movement is now ready with more room for flight operations. Boat winch hang gliding to attract tourists in Uttar Kannada Boat winch hang gliding is an adventure sport in which a boat pulls the glider until the rider is airborne and is then released to land in the water using a parachute. Activists put official's face on poster, urge him to act on open drains Fed up of submitting memorandums to the Deputy Commissioner demanding action against the open drains in the city, environmentalists under the National Environment Care Federation (NECF) have put up banners with the Deputy Commissioner’s photo near open drains around Mangaluru where putrid water flows. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Digvijaya joins bandwagon, says Telangana govt failed farmers AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Sunday accused chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of completely neglecting the farmers in Telangana. KCR firefights at ground zero, blames Opposition for fanning flames of unrest Chillies are proving too hot to handle for TRS regime with opposition parties launching a blistering attack against the government's failure to extend remunerative prices to farmers. ​ Goods train derails in Solapur, rail services affected A goods train was derailed near Dudhani railway station in Solapur Wadi division today early morning, railway sources said. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		M Karunanidhi better, likely to make appearance on his birthday: MK Stalin DMK president M Karunanidhi’s health condition has improved and he is being constantly monitored by doctors. He may even make a public appearance in the month of June if doctors permit him, said his son and DMK working president M K Stalin. Edappadi K Palaniswamy was unhappy with my growth, says brother of dead suspect "My brother was loyal to former chief minister Amma (J Jayalalithaa) and Chinnamma (V K Sasikala).He worked as Amma's driver for four years and would never think of stealing any property belonging to Amma. Easterly, southeasterly winds keep city cool The city has been cooler this April than in previous years. This compari-tively pleasant weather is likely to prevail for a few days, the Met office said. ​ More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Foundation for Rs 100 crore police commissioner office laid in Ahmedabad Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday laid the foundation stone of Police Commissioner Office to be built at a cost of Rs 100 crore and dedicated facilities like Jail Bhavan, newly built police housing, offices, children’s park and garden. Gujarat CM greets people in his message to people on Gujarat Foundation Day Vijay Rupani inaugurates annexe building of Shahibaug circuit house More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC deadline looming ahead, Allahabad University hostel wreaks under apathy With a 90-year-history to boast of, the GN Jha hostel of Allahabad University has nothing much remember it by. 10,000 roadways buses to ply for Ardh Kumbh Minister of state (Independent charge) for transport and power, Swatantra Dev Singh, on Sunday said Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) would ply 10,000 buses for Ardh Kumbh-2019. Allahabad HC suspends judge who granted bail to rape accused Gayatri Prajapati The judge had given the bail order on April 25, which was overturned by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday. the high court’s administrative committee also seized his powers after the Chief Justice took a grim view of the bail decision. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Old Town wows AirAsia crew Crew members of AirAsia and media personnel from Malaysia took part in the weekly Ekamra Walk on Sunday.The heritage trip through the architectural treasures of Old Town saw 35 participants, including 11 from Air Asia. Housing scheme for construction workers The state government will build three rental housing projects for construction labourers.The low-rent accomodation will have a total of 400 beds. Special screening of Baahubali-2 arranged for Odisha Police personnel Mystery surrounding Kattappa's motive of killing Baahubali not only stirred the curiosity of common movie buffs. Police personnel in Odisha's Nayagarh district were equally excited to know the reason for which a special screening of Baahubali-2 was arranged exclusively for them on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal: Digital meter in auto-rickshaws mandatory In what may come as a big relief for commuters and end a practice of arbitrary fares, installation of digital meters in auto-rickshaws is made mandatory. Girl pulled out of car after party A 20-year-old girl returning home in a car after attending a party at a mall had a harrowing experience on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday when a few men not only pulled her out of the vehicle but even tried to drag her to a remote location before relatives came to her rescue. Sweets given to children for using public toilets In a novel initiative to bring about behavioural changes in children towards sanitation and hygiene, an NGO is distributing toffees to children who use public toilets. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Shops overcharge at Sec 43 bus stand Shops at the bus stand in Chandigarh’s Sector 43 continue to sell goods above the maximum retail price (MRP), in spite of warnings by the UT department of consumer affairs, a reality check by TOI has revealed. Consumer helpline doesn't ring with Chandigarh Chandigarh’s state-level helpline for consumer grivances continues to be unpopular, consumer rights activists in the city have revealed. Sippy Sidhu killers continue to elude cops The murder of lawyer Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu alias Sippy Sidhu (34) is still a mystery for his family more than 18 months after the incident. More Chandigarh News»

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