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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, May 02, 2017
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		Business
		Sensex ends below 30,000-mark on choppy trade Benchmark sensex gave up its early gains to close at 29,921.18 on Monday, up by just 2.78 points, amid rise in auto and realty counters and higher opening in European shares. Manufacturing sector grows for 4th straight month in April Indian manufacturing sector registered growth for the 4th straight month in April, but at an unchanged rate from the previous month, as rise in new orders was offset by moderate increases in output, a survey said. India to clock 7.1 per cent GDP this year: UN report India is expected to clock 7.1 per cent growth this year before edging up to 7.5 per cent in 2018, according to a UN report, which warned that the country faces heightened risks related to the concentration of bad loans in the public sector banks. More Business News»

		Environment
		Three-year plan to let Delhi breathe Underlining air pollution as a serious problem, the government's think tank Niti Aayog in its latest action agenda has come out with a five-point remedy, including higher taxes on petrol\diesel, higher parking fees and shutting down coal-based power plants in a phased manner, to deal with the menace within three years. 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 More Environment News»

		World
		China demands 'immediate' halt to US missile shield in South Korea China called Tuesday for the immediate suspension of a controversial missile defence system hours after Washington confirmed the shield was now operational in South Korea. "We will firmly take necessary measures to uphold our interests," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular press briefing. US aims to eliminate ISIS from Afghanistan this year While US and Kabul government forces have mainly been combatting Taliban fighters since 2001, IS's local offshoot — also known as Islamic State-Khorasan, or ISIS-K — has a stronghold in eastern Afghanistan. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		GSLV Mark III launch: Why ISRO's biggest challenge will be at the end of this month After developing GSLV Mark III’s semi-cryogenic engine, India will be able to put 6-7 tonne class of satellites into orbit, avoiding expensive overseas facilities. Indian origin scientist helps develop robot drill for 50 times faster skull surgery A new computer-driven robotic drill that can make a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster than standard procedures has been developed by scientists including one of Indian origin. 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. More Science News»

		Technology
		Infosys to open four centres in United States, plans to hire 10,000 India-based IT services firm Infosys Ltd said late on Monday that it plans to hire 10,000 American workers in the next two years and open four technology centres in the United States, starting with a centre this August in Indiana, the home state of Vice President Mike Pence. Reliance Jio, Airtel in another battle over tariff plans While Jio asked the telecom regulator to impose “highest penalty” on Bharti Airtel, the market leader accused Jio of “blatantly” violating the Trai's directions. H-1B visa: These countries are becoming the new Indian IT hubs “While protectionism has kicked in, local talent is still not available in these countries to meet immediate demand," says an industry expert. 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
		Mumbai airport to celebrate 'Passengers Day' on May 3 If you are scheduled to board a flight from Mumbai on Wednesday, you are likely to find a different ambiance in departure halls at terminal 2 and domestic terminal 1 as the airport celebrates Passengers Day. Scatter office hours to split up local crowds The railways has sketched out a solution to the singular problem of saturation on Mumbai’s suburban railways system in a draft report which elucidates how staggering office hours may be the way out for the crowd of 75 lakh daily local commuters. No smile from Eman saddens her doctor The authorities of Saifee Hospital, where Eman — once dubbed the world’s heaviest woman at 500 kg — lost 300 kg after bariatric surgery, said that nobody from VPS Healthcare, Abu Dhabi, visited or contacted them to oversee the arrangements to fly the Egyptian national to Burjeel Hospital, where her treatment will continue. Burjeel Hospital is part of the VPS Healthcare Group. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Five more held in connection with attack on Manoj Tiwari's staff Delhi police has arrested five more persons for allegedly barging into the residence of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and attacking his staff members. The five were held late last night, hours after two brothers - Jai Kumar and Jaswant - were arrested in connection with the case. BJP's victory in Delhi civic polls marks end of anarchy: Amit Shah Amit Shah rubbished Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's contention that it may have something to do with alleged manipulation of the electronic voting machines (EVMs). He said the credit for the win goes to the BJP's booth-level workers. BJP MP honey-trap case: Woman arrested A day after TOI reported about an FIR filed by the Lok Sabha MP alleging an extortion bid of Rs 5 crore, Delhi Police on Monday had identified the woman. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Govt's ignorance about Gold Class means you can't watch Bahubali 2 for Rs 200 On April 26, there was euphoria among film fans as reports of the state government issuing a notification, capping film ticket prices at Rs 200 spread like wildfire. CM Siddaramaiah pays a 'Baahubali' price Chief minister Siddaramaiah, who had resolved to cap multiplex ticket prices at Rs 200, ended up paying double the proposed rate to watch Telugu blockbuster Baahubali 2 on Monday. Bus carrying 8 passengers catches fire, person taking morning stroll saves their life More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Nagarjunasagar: Sparks fly over water sharing Tension prevailed at Nagarjunsagar reservoir when engineers belong to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh entered into an altercation. Regional Ring Road project takes off, vehicle travel time to reduce Vehicular traffic in the Hyderabad metropolitan region will soon have a hassle-free movement. This is because the Roads and Buildings (R&B) department has begun laying the ambitious Regional Ring Road (RRR) from Sangareddy to Kandi. This is in addition to the existing 158-km Outer Ring Road. Telangana SSC exam results to be declared on Wednesday More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kin say woman ended life due to dowry harassment, but police say illegal affair could be the reason An inquest by a sub-divisional magistrate has been ordered into the death of a 22-year-old woman, who allegedly committed suicide in her house at Vadapudupattu in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. EVR Periyar building in Chennai likely to house TN real estate regulatory body's office The landmark E V R Periyar Building on Anna Salai at Nandanam in Chennai is likely to house the office of real estate regulatory authority of Tamil Nadu. Shepherd and 40 sheep fatally run over by van in TN More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad-based watchman shoots to fame after video goes viral Vijay Rupani will be CM face It came as a shock for many when in August last year Vijay Rupani was picked as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. But top BJP sources on Monday confirmed that Rupani was anything but a stop-gap arrangement and the upcoming Gujarat assembly election will be fought under his leadership. A top BJP leader stopped short of saying it outright that Rupani is all set for a second stint as Gujarat CM. Known as BJP President Amit Shah’s loyalist, Rupani was picked over Nitin Patel as the successor of Anandiben Patel. Rahul Gandhi launches poll campaign in Gujarat, vows to defeat BJP Addressing a huge rally in the home state of PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at him over the "Mann ki Baat" programme and said that the PM believed only in making people listen to him, instead of listening to the people. 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
		Puri servitors revolt, threaten to boycott ensuing Rath Yatra 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. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh CM pulls up education minister over delay in school fee regulation Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has 'reprimanded' school education minister Vijay Shah for not being able to take immediate steps to regulate private school fee, sources said. Self-styled 'VIPs' take to hooters after beacon ban The great Indian jugaad has found a way to get around the beacon ban — by replacing the VIP light with sirens. And then there some willing to bulldoze the law for might of way on the road. RERA gets going in Madhya Pradesh, launches its website Madhya Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MP RERA) that came into existence from Monday, formally launched its official website. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Two Akali Dal men killed in firing by Congress workers Congress activists allegedly fired from .315 bore gun at Harnam Singh and his sons in the village on Tuesday morning. Harnam Singh(75)and his son Joginder Singh(45)died in the firing whereas another son Balwinder Singh sustained injuries. New rule curbs Class X, XII transfers, parents cry foul With the Central Board of Secondary Education adopting a new system when it comes student transfers in Class X and XII, students will no longer be able to take a transfer from a school in Chandigarh to Mohali or Panchkula and vice-versa, as the entire tricity will now be considered as one city. UT doing nothing to save Sukhna lake, claim residents In 2011, the Chandigarh administration constituted a committee to save the Sukhna lake. In 2012, it had met and increased its strength from 9 members to 14. More Chandigarh News»

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