[wanabidii] News Digest: Andhra Pradesh legislature passes state GST Bill

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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		Business
		Andhra Pradesh legislature passes state GST Bill The Andhra Pradesh Legislature today passed the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill in a special sitting of the assembly. The state Finance minister said the implementation of GST would cause a revenue loss of Rs 2,600 crore per annum in the initial years. Govt to strengthen agency under GST to check tax evasion The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) will be renamed Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and will supervise GST and Customs activities and provide the government policy inputs. The CBIC will be headed by a chairman and will have six members. India's GDP growth to rise to 7.9 per cent by Dec 2017: Report According to a research note by Morgan Stanley, Indian economy is entering a "productive growth phase" and real GDP growth is likely to rise to 7.9 per cent by December driven by favourable external demand, improving corporate balance sheets and private capex More Business News»

		Environment
		Arunachal Pradesh to set up Special Tiger Protection Force Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday issued specific directives to expedite establishment of Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) in the state. Conduct sound mapping in CP: NGT asks Delhi govt Acting on the complaint of a resident of Connaught Place, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and the Central Pollution Control Board to map the sound levels in the area, particularly when demonstrations are carried out by protesters near the historic Jantar Mantar. G7 seen urging Trump to stick with climate pact at summit More Environment News»

		World
		China quietly releases draft of tougher intelligence law The standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), released a draft version of the National Intelligence Law on its website, inviting public responses until June 14. National interests listed in the document include state power, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. 'ISIS struggling to maintain its 'hold' in Afghanistan' "ISIS-K, is a small area in Nangarhar region mountains, not something that presents the level of threat at this point that it would probably like to. But we'll continue to work with our partners to defeat it. We don't want it to establish a foothold," the Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		NASA Mars rover captures images of ancient fluid-carved valley NASA's Mars rover has beamed back images of an ancient valley that may have been carved by flowing water on the inner slope of a vast crater's rim.The process that carved Perseverance Valley into the rim of Endeavour Crater billions of years ago has not yet been identified. SpaceX targets launch of communication satellite SpaceX is targetting the launch of a "behemoth" commercial communications satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre on Monday. Isro gearing up for maiden launch of its heaviest rocket in June More Science News»

		Technology
		IBM to cut 5,000 jobs in India: Sources IBM did not confirm the number of employees who will be affected but said that "re-skilling and rebalancing is an ongoing process as we accelerate the benefits of cloud technologies for clients." Nikhil Vora gets Rs 150 crore from Alibaba for his Paytm stake Vora, who quit IDFC Securities in 2014 to set up investment firm Sixth Sense Ventures, continues to hold shares in Paytm E-commerce, which was demerged from One97 Communications this year. Ransomware WannaCry: Why ATMs in India may be actually safe There is speculation that only one or two small banks in South India may have been affected and that the magnitude of the damage may not be much. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kerala DHSE, VHSE class 12 results 2017 declared; 83% students qualify The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala has declared the class 12 (HSC and VHSE) result on their official website. RBSE results 2017: Rajasthan board declares class 12 Commerce results RBSE results 2017: Rajasthan board declares class 12 Science results More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire breaks out at Santa Cruz airport, no casualty A fire broke out at Santa Cruz airport on Tuesday afternoon. Mahim residents not cool about AC toilet Residents of more than eight housing societies have come together to oppose the construction of a public loo on the Senapati Bapat Road pavement outside Mahim railway station, saying that the roadside stretch had been demarcated for beautification. 'Make schools disclose expenses to justify fee hikes' More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi HC transfers missing JNU student case to CBI The Delhi High Court on Tuesday transferred the investigation of the disappearance of JNU student Najeeb Ahmad, missing since last October, to the CBI from the police with immediate effect. The court said the probe by the CBI would be supervised by an officer, not less than the rank of a DIG. 2008 encounter case: Court drops charges against Batla House caretaker Abdul Rehman, caretaker of the Batla House where two suspects of Delhi serial blasts were killed in a police encounter in 2008, was on Tuesday discharged in a case by a Delhi local court. Hot morning in Delhi, minimum temperature at 29 degrees Celsius It was another hot morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 29 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Milind Soman steals the show at fitness event in the city Labourer was murdered for Rs 350 after drunken brawl Labourer was murdered for Rs 350 after drunken brawl More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Celebrating Tagore through his letters and songs Milind Soman's mum Usha stole the show by planking for over a min at this Mother's Day event A colourful college soiree More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		India's first ornamental fish tech park to come up in Chennai soon TN bus strike: Transport services in Chennai improves The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) was able increase its operation of services on the second day of the ‘indefinite’ strike by transport corporation employees, and officials said more drivers reported for duty on Tuesday. CBI raids are politically motivated, says Tamil Nadu Congress chief Following the CBI raids at the residences of former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti on Tuesday morning, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president S Thirunavukkarasar slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre for “misusing government machinery”, especially in Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Sun stroke kills one in Hatkeshwar Shankersinh Vaghela does it once again A day after he ‘unfollowed’ Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders on Twitter and indicated he won’t fight Assembly elections again, Shankersinh Vaghela on Monday retracted his statements. Talking to reporters in Gandhinagar on Monday, Vaghela explained his decision to ‘unfollow’ the Congress Vice-President was not personal and that he will remain inactive on the social media only till the Assembly elections. Bapu's brinksmanship puts Congress on edge More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		9-year-old girl kidnapped and raped in Pratapgarh A nine-yearold girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an unidentified person in Poore Dayal Ka Purva village under Kohraur police station of Pratapgarh on Sunday night. ​ High court: Probe recruitment examination The court has also directed the nigam to consider, within six weeks, objections raised by the candidates regarding incorrect answer keys to some of the questions asked in the written examination. 5 hurt as 2 groups clash over property At least five people were injured when supporters of two rival groups clashed over a property dispute in Bhatauli village under Karchana police station here on Sunday. Three people have been arrested after cross FIR was lodged by both the groups. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Intense heat singes Odisha, Balangir records 46.2 degrees Celsius People across the state reeled under an intense heat wave on Monday.The IMD has issued an orange alert, a warning for severe heat wave in the state for the next two days. Probe agencies hit roadblock, remain clueless about Rose Valley properties Touted as the mother of all chit fund scams, the Rose Valley Group allegedly duped depositors of nearly Rs 17,000 crore, at least four times more than the Saradha Group. Free govt coaching for disabled Now persons with disabilities (PWDs) from across the state would be given free coaching for various competitive examinations. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No check on sewage flow in Upper Lake as BMC winks Rape-accused on bail attacks survivor, forces her to take back complaint Mission Narmada: Modi thanks ShivRaj 'on behalf of Guj' More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		2 held for shooting in court complex The two have been identified as Naseeb of Sanghi village and Dheeraj of Dulhera village of Rohtak.Police have also seized two pistols and seven live cartridges from the duo. Heritage preservation: Plea in HC against Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage The petitioner, who claimed to have authored a book 'Heritage of Haryana' in 2012, stated in the PIL that he had visited all such ancient sites located within Haryana. Chandigarh cyber cell alerts its departments The cyber cell of Chandigarh Police has issued an advisory to all departments to be on guard against a ransomware attack on their computers and not open any. 'exe' file. More Chandigarh News»

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