[wanabidii] News Digest: IOC overtakes ONGC to become India's most profitable PSU

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		Sunday, May 28, 2017
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		Business
		IOC overtakes ONGC to become India's most profitable PSU Indian Oil Corp, which has for decades been India's biggest company by turnover, posted a 70% jump in net profit to Rs 19,106.40 crore in the financial year 2016-2017. ONGC was long India's most profitable company but lost the crown to private sector Reliance and TCS a couple of years back. Banks write off Rs 2.2L crore of bad loans in 5 years Banks and the RBI have often stated that these write-offs are just technical in nature and an exercise to clean up the balance sheets. They have further argued that banks continue to retain the right to recovery from these written-off accounts. India's cheap labour a 'myth', says Assocham President More Business News»

		Environment
		Public aquaria, dog breeding registry now a must All aquaria in public areas or shops selling fish for aquariums anywhere in the country will have to get registered and follow certain do's and don'ts to ensure that these aquatic creatures are kept in hygienic conditions. G-7 source: US gets more time on in-out climate pact answer Six members of the Group of Seven would stick with their endorsement of the 2015 Paris deal to rein in greenhouse gas emissions and await a decision from the US, said the source who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter before the formal announcement. Set up panel to study harmful effects of petcoke: NGT to MoEF The green panel passed the order after going through the submission made by CPCB which said that no study has been conducted by it on the adverse effects of the petroleum coke on the environment. Petcoke is a high calorific value solid fuel extensively used for power generation in various countries. More Environment News»

		World
		Lanka seeks global help after deadly floods, landslides The number of people known to have been killed in floods and landslides in Sri Lanka rose to 122, on Saturday, as the country appealed for international assistance. The state-run disaster management centre said 97 people were still missing after the worst torrential rains since 2003. Islamic State claims responsibility for Egypt attack Egypt responded to Friday's attack by launching a series of airstrikes that targeted the 'militant bases' in eastern Libya in which the assailants were trained. On Saturday, the military said the airstrikes were continuing "day & night" and that they have "completely" destroyed their targets. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Get ready! India's own GPS set to hit the market early next year From next year, if you ever lose your way in any part of the country or anywhere in the Arabian sea, 'NavIC' will come to your rescue and help you find your bearings. Yes, India's very own desi Global Positioning System is operational and is set to hit the market for public use in early 2018. NASA's Juno probe finds Earth-sized storms over Jupiter poles Jupiter's poles are covered in Earth-sized swirling storms that are densely clustered and rubbing together, reveals first science results from NASA's Juno mission to the largest planet in our solar system. Early universe galaxies creating stars at 'furious pace' found More Science News»

		Technology
		Bill seeking H-1B limits exemption for US PhD holders introduced Introduced in US House of Representatives, it is likely to benefit Indians given that they constitute the largest number of students doing PhD in the US. 10 email habits that may make people 'hate' you Just Dial goes back to the basics to spur growth At a time when innovation is king for online businesses to beat the competition and stay ahead in the numbers game, one of India's oldest and the first listed online classifieds player Just Dial is going back to the basics to spur growth. More Technology News»

		Education
		Study less but be dedicated, say this year's CBSE Class XII toppers CBSE Class XII pass percentage dips, Noida girl Raksha Gopal tops with 99.6% The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the results for Class XII after uncertainty prevailed for over a week leaving students anxious. Raksha Gopal, a student of Amity International School, Noida has topped the Class 12 exams 2017 with 99.6%. DU won't hold online entrance exams for M Phil, PG programmes The standing committee in a meeting held on May 19 had given approval for holding both online and offline exams for M Phil, PhD and PG programmes. It had attracted criticism from student circles, including the Delhi Union Student Union and the ABVP, who claimed that the online test could disadvantage students from rural areas. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Chased by dogs & people, jackal lands in pit After 3 years, Modi govt yet to fulfil even 1 promise: RPN Singh RPN Singh has said the three-year-old NDA government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed on all fronts. Shirdi trust to start coaching academy for IAS aspirants The Shirdi Sai Baba temple trust will set up a residential academy to provide free coaching to civil service aspirants from October, the trust has said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kapil Mishra won't be expelled, AAP likely to follow same strategy for other rebel lawmakers Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sources said expulsion of the rebel MLA would give him a chance to join another party or form a separate group in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, which the party wants to avoid though it has a brute majority in the House. Delhi Metro's heritage line inaugurated UP medical student married IS operative over phone Amzad Khan, a resident of Churu, Rajasthan was closely associated with IS terror group's India head Shafi Armar and had played an important role in motivating and recruiting Muslim youths for Junood-ul-Khilafa-Fil-Hind' (JKH), the Indian branch of the terror group started by Armar in 2015-16. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Defence ministry cracks whip on ordnance factories Pakistanis in Bengaluru got Aadhaar cards for Rs 100 each The cards were issued to the three Pakistanis in January this year. The trio told investigating officers that after settling down in their Kumaraswamy Layout residence, they were trying to get local identity cards like ration card and voter ID card. 9 Bengalureans in ComedK top 10 More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		An art camp to honour statehood day Six crushed to death in landslip at illegal quarry Phirangipuram (Guntur) Six daily wagers of an illegal quarry were crushed to death after huge boulders fell on them at Gottipalem village in Guntur district's Phirangipuram mandal on Saturday. Nirmal youth dies in Dubai accident A youth hailing from Nirmal died in a ghastly road mishap in Dubai.The victim, Vannela Sagar of Gadchanda in Lokeshwaram mandal of Nirmal district had gone to Dubai in November 2015. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Case registered against former TN minister Natham Viswanathan, four others As directed by a judicial magistrate court in Trichy, police on Sunday filed a case against former Tamil Nadu electricity minister Natham R Viswanathan and four others for allegedly cheating and threatening a realtor. CM hails PM on completion of 3rd year "Congratulations on the successful completion of 3 years in office as Prime Minister.India has made great strides under your able, efficient and dynamic leadership. Paragliding festival to resume at Yelagiri next year: Minister The paragliding festival, organised in Yelagiri in 2009 and 2010, became an instant hit among adventure sports lovers from across the country and abroad. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's chopper makes emergency landing A Gujarat government helicopter with CM Vijay Rupani aboard had to make an emergency landing at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Saturday after one of its engines malfunctioned due to heat. WHO confirms India's 1st Zika virus cases in Ahmedabad India’s first three cases of the Zika virus were reported between February 2016 and January 2017 in Ahmedabad, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed in its disease outbreak bulletin released on Friday. Indian Mujahideen terror suspect is a failed filmmaker Suhaib Pottanikkal, who had timer chips made for bombs which went off in July 2008 in Ahmedabad, was a failed filmmaker in Kerala. Crime branch sources said that he had even opened a film production company by selling his wife’s jewellery but could not find success. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University hostel eviction drive concludes An evening dedicated to Kathak The artistes of Kathak Kendra New Delhi, led by Guru Jaikishan, presented dance ballets at the Prayag Sangeet Samiti. 7-year-old abducted, raped in UP A 7-year-old was allegedly abducted and gangraped by four men in Uttar Pradesh's Budawa village on Friday.The minor was abducted from outside her house in Allahabad's outskirts, where she was sleeping with her mother. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Fake websites created to dupe university, students JSPL commissions Odisha's largest integrated steel plant Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) on Saturday made operational the largest integrated steel plant of Odisha with the commissioning of the country's largest blast furnace at Angul. Two cow vigilantes arrested for attacking railway staff, unloading cows More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Brother-sister duo from MP held for thefts in Gurugram A brother-sister duo, originally from Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested with the city police claiming to have busted a major interstate gang that has been active across NCR and committed numerous thefts and burglaries over the past one decade or so. Congress asks Governor Kohli to take action against Lal Singh Arya Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases 'Saal Teen Behtareen' on 3 years of Modi government More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Rs 9 crore mine owner drew Rs 30,000 pay from Punjab minister's company Last Deposit On Mar 28; A/c Shows Him As Rana Sugars' Employee Asian Development Bank to give Rs 628 crore for tourism in rural Himachal In a move to develop tourism infrastructure in the state, Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide funds for development of the sector. Parbati Valley abuzz with tourists, drugs The Parvati Valley of Kullu, notorious for the world’s best charas, is abuzz with tourists, parties, and drugs. Hotels, and homestays in Kasol, Malana, Rasol, Tosh, Manikaran, and many other villages of the valley are almost fully occupied. More Chandigarh News»

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