[wanabidii] News Digest: India's BSE index pares gains after hitting record peak earlier

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, May 19, 2017
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		Business
		India's BSE index pares gains after hitting record peak earlier BSE index closed up 0.10 per cent at 30,464.92 after rising as much as 0.91 per cent earlier in the session to its highest ever, while the broader NSE index ended 0.02 per cent lower at 9,427.90. The BSE index gained 0.92 per cent on week, while the NSE index rose 0.30 per cent State Bank of India Q4 net profit more than doubles as expected State Bank of India, the nation's top lender by assets, reported fourth-quarter net profit more than doubled. Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans fell to 6.9 percent in March from 7.23 percent in December. Sensex rebounds 209 points as GST Council freezes tax rates Sensex rebounded 209 points to 30,643 on the GST Council's finalisation of tax rates for bulk of the items except six categories.The BSE Sensex recovered 208.82 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 30,643.61. Similarly, the broader 50-issue NSE Nifty rose by 57.45 points, or 0.61 per cent at 9,486.90. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT bans waste dumping on Yamuna floodplains The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna and announced an environment compensation of Rs 5,000 for those who violated the diktat. Hopes rise for safe birth by Japan's probably pregnant panda Environmentalists oppose plan to link Indian rivers Interlinking entails diverting surplus river water through a network of canals to drier areas. While the idea to link India's rivers was first mooted in the 1970s, plans to join up more than two dozen rivers have seen little action. More Environment News»

		World
		China's Xi calls for S Korea ties to get back on track "We're willing to work with South Korea to preserve the hard-won results, properly handle disputes, put China-South Korea relations back onto a normal track," Xi said as he greeted South Korean envoy Lee Hae-chan in Beijing. China jets intercept American plane in East China Sea: US Two Chinese SU-30 aircraft carried out what the US military described on Thursday as an "unprofessional" intercept of a US aircraft designed to detect radiation while it was flying in international airspace over the East China Sea. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Moon orbiting solar system's 3rd largest dwarf planet found High BP can lead to stroke or heart attack Drug to treat Zika infection comes closer Scientists have discovered a compound that prevents the Zika virus from spreading, a step towards finding a drug to treat the infection, which has become a global epidemic. More Science News»

		Technology
		IT pros, Nasscom wants you to 'upgrade' your skills IT body Nasscom on Thursday said up to 40% professionals of the estimated four-million workforce need re-skilling over the next five years if they need to keep pace with the changing face and automation of the industry. Wannacry ransomware attacks in India doubled to 193: Official The number of computers reported infected by a global ransomware attack in India has more than doubled to around 193 on Thursday from a day ago, a central cybersecurity official said, adding that steps taken by the government have helped limit its spread. IT stocks rally as Donald Trump storm gains momentum Trouble for US President Donald Trump is good news for Indian IT. More Technology News»

		Education
		Tamil Nadu SSLC 2017: TN Class 10 board results declared HBSE 12th Result 2017: Haryana Board Class 12 exam results 2017 announced MBA course at SRCC on IIM lines, 65 seats up for grabs More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbra society bars meat eaters A housing complex in Mumbra has barred its residents from selling or renting out flats to meat eaters, taking the extraordinary step of installing a message board that seeks to affirm the society’s strictly vegetarian-only identity. Woman claims demolition squad caused miscarriage An 18-year-old pregnant woman allegedly suffered a miscarriage while trying to stop the demolition of her shop-cum-residence by Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) at Kumbharpada in Virar East. The victim, Alisha Nitin Utekar, claimed that she fell on the ground, causing the miscarriage, after being pushed by one of the lady staff who accompanied the demolition team that razed their shanties on Wednesday afternoon. Utekar said she was two months pregnant when the incident happened. Man rapes minors after seeking help to plant trees, held A 30-year-old man residing in Andheri (east) has been arrested for allegedly raping two minor girls, by asking them to help him plant saplings in their locality. The police said they arrested Suraj Jaswar after one of the girls informed them that her “assaulter was partly bald“. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		NGT bans open defecation, waste dumping on Yamuna floodplains The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna and announced an environment compensation of Rs 5,000 for those who violated the diktat. Kapil Mishra now alleges that Arvind Kejriwal is involved in 'hawala scam' Mishra alleged that Kejriwal is making a Delhi businessman Mukesh Kumar - referred to in a video as Mukesh Sharma - the fall guy, by getting him to falsely claim he donated Rs 2 crore. Delhi's transgenders get to assert their identity--and their pride More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Parvathamma Rajkumar's health is improving, but she is still critical The veteran film producer, who is the wife of the late thespian Rajkumar, is being treated at M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital for multiple organ complications. 12 flights scheduled to arrive diverted due to rain Incessant rain in the evening resulted in 12 flights scheduled to arrive at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) getting diverted to Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai. A lane excuse to speed up Bengaluru After placing dedicated auto lanes, the city traffic police have plans to provide a separate lane for buses. The move comes after traffic heads realised that the average vehicular speed in Bengaluru city has touched an all-time low of 4 kmph. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Motorists rue frequent traffic gridlock at Chatta Bazaar Mecca Masjid blast victims' kin recall pain Army Ordnance Corps: GHMC finally submits report for alternative roads More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		O Panneerselvam demands EC action against TTV Dhinakaran Rajinikanth hints he may enter politics soon Hinting that he may enter politics soon, Rajinikanth on Friday asked his fans to get back to their duties but be ready for war. "The system is corrupt, we all need to work together to change it,” Rajinikanth said while addressing a large gathering of his fans. Tamil Nadu government, DMK in frenzy over water politics More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		United in service, divided by gender The city hosted, what the government described, as a “historical” event as over 18,217 police personnel were inducted at a special programme held at the Riverfront. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who presided over the the function, emphasised that Gujarat was a State that believed in women empowerment. He also emphasised that the State had 33 per cent reservation for women in its police force. CCTV effect: Copying cases in class XII exams drop by 39% Storyboard of Ramayana, from 18th century Interestingly, the technique of storyboard was apparently also employed in 1790-1800 AD - 113 years before the first film was made in India. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Vice-principal still on the run, cops to attach his property The district police on Thursday planned to attach the property of St Joseph's College vice-principal. Father Leslie Benedict Cutinha has evaded arrest since he was accused of hitting a class XII student and injuring his eye in the process. Deputy SP ( Civil Lines) DP Tiwari said, "Police have applied for non-bailable warrant (NBW) against the vice-principal and later would be attaching his property." Hoping for HC relief, more move out of Allahabad University's hostels "The hostel doesn't provide bed, desert cooler or study table and there is no lending library so I have had to buy most of the books. Can AU provide any space for our belongings as we vacate our room and leave for hometown?" said Anushree, a hosteller who was leaving on Thursday. Weather looks up, mercury dips On Thursday, the mercury dropped a few more notches, bringing relief to the city. The maximum temperature recorded on Thursday was 41.8 degrees Celsius. Wednesday had been relatively better as the mercury had recorded the maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius following scanty rainfall. "The sky darkened, followed by a brief spell of rains, lifting everyone's spirits," said Kamlesh, a resident of George Town. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rose valley chit fund scam: Trinamool MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay gets bail High court has directed that the MP can go on bail only after surrendering his passport and depositing Rs 25 lakh as surety. The court had concluded hearing of Sudip's bail plea on May 8 and reserved the judgment. WannaCry attack prompts Odisha police to ban internet in stations IPL fever: Passion for cricket lands four in jail More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal gets drenched in Rainbow Colours: Bhopal Pride Parade 'An exceptional strategist' Hinnotia dacoity case: Cops fail to make breakthrough Soon after the incident, the police released sketch of a suspect and also declared a cash reward of Rs 10,000 on the accused. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		64% Haryana women sexually harassed while commuting Women in Haryana are most prone to sexual harassment while commuting to school, college or office and back. Sarpanch's unique protest gets power to village waterworks Patwari, accomplice arrested for 'forcing' farmer to end life Bathinda police on Thursday arrested patwari Jagjit Singh (field revenue official) and his accomplice for allegedly forcing Jaswant Singh of Lehra Bega to commit suicide on May 10. More Chandigarh News»

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