[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex retreats from new high; Market cautious ahead of GDP numbers

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, May 31, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex retreats from new high; Market cautious ahead of GDP numbers The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 13.60 points (0.04 per cent) at 31,145.80 and the 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 3.30 points (0.03 per cent) to 9,621.25. However, this was after Sensex hit a new all time high of 31,246.81 in mid-day trade. India's economy to grow 7.5% in FY 2017, 7.7% in FY 18: Moody's The Indian economy will grow by 7.5 in fiscal year 2017 and 7.7% in 2018 and growth will gradually accelerate to around 8% over the next three to four years, global ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service said on Wednesday. Karnataka Minister to meet techie associations on layoffs The Karnataka government has assured members of a united front of IT employees associations to look into their problems, including layoffs, IT Minister Priyank Kharge has assured in reply to a query from PTI. More Business News»

		Environment
		UN chief calls on world to back Paris climate deal "The Paris pledges are historic but still do not go nearly far enough to limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees," said Guterres in an address at New York University. "So we must do our utmost to increase action until we can bend the emissions curve." South Africa's 'lion whisperer' gets up close with big cats Richardson hopes his hands-on stunts with lions will highlight the plight of the African predator, whose numbers have dwindled. It also thrusts him into a sensitive debate about human interaction with lions; some conservationists say Richardson's message is sound and sincere, but note the limits of what he can do to address big-picture problems facing the vulnerable species. New species of 'see-through' frog discovered More Environment News»

		World
		Foreign aid arrives as Sri Lanka flood toll exceeds 200 Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake said 16 countries had rushed relief supplies and medicine to assist more than 600,000 people driven from their homes following Friday's monsoon deluge. Military says 89 gunmen killed during Philippine urban battle The clashes erupted on Tuesday last week when gunmen waving black flags of the Islamic State (IS) group rampaged through the mostly Muslim-populated city in response to an effort by security forces to arrest a Filipino on the US government's list of most-wanted terrorists. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Scientists find what causes spread of cancer & new way to stop it The researchers found that when cancer cells get densely packed they secrete two proteins that deliver a stark message to other cells: go away. This causes the cancer cells to break off from the pack and float through the blood stream or lymphatic system to other sites and start growing afresh. 5 cups of coffee daily may keep liver cancer at bay The study, published in the journal BMJ Open, showed that the more coffee consumed, the greater was the protection against hepatocellular cancer (HCC) - the second leading cause of cancer death globally. June 5 launch of 'fat boy' to pave way for manned mission The launch of indigenous rocket GSLV Mk III, which is said to be as heavy as 200 fully grown elephants, on June 5 would pave the way for India’s first manned mission as it would make Isro capable of sending humans into space. More Science News»

		Technology
		India is too big a market for Apple to ignore: Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad "We are in dialogue with Apple and once the nature of exchange is formalised, we shall come up with a structured response," Prasad told ET in an interview. Microsoft plans to expand operations in India Microsoft has signed a 15-year lease deal for nearly 2,00,000 sqft of premium office space at Knowledge City in Hyderabad and plans to pick up another 2,50,000 sqft of space in its next phase of expansion, two people aware of deal said. Reliance Jio, Airtel in 'tariff war' again While Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular say some offers need to be kept confidential to retain existing users, Jio believes all plans must be made public on common platform. More Technology News»

		Education
		India's e-education industry to be worth $1.96 billion by 2021: Report India’s online education industry is set to grow eight-fold by 2021 — from $247 million in 2016 to $1.96 billion — according to a report released by search giant Google and professional services firm KPMG. CBSE not to mention grace marks on marksheets CBSE students, who are short of a mark or two to pass and are awarded grace marks, have a reason to rejoice as the board has decided not to mention it on the marksheets. Last month, it decided to mention grace marks on the marksheets besides scrapping the moderation policy. Study less but be dedicated, say this year's CBSE Class XII toppers More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Money laundering case: ED raids former Congress minister Baba Siddique ED registered a money laundering case against former Congress minister Baba Siddique and conducted raid at his premises in Bandra on Wednesday. Sena takes dig at BJP, says poll promises prove 'lollipops' Attacking the BJP, ally Shiv Sena today said the promises made by it during the run-up to elections have proved to be mere "lollipops." If promises have been made into mere election 'jumlas' people will lose faith in public rallies & politicians," the Sena said in its editorial mouthpiece 'Saamna'. 'Cops laughed at my bathing clip' More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'I was punched, kicked by AAP members': Kapil Mishra after being marshaled out of Delhi Assembly Rains lash Delhi-NCR Rain brings respite for Delhi residents Delhiites on Wednesday woke up to a clear morning with the minimum temperature settling at 26.4 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		It's time for a virtual vacation The future of travel is through immersive content and virtual reality Parvathamma Rajkumar donates her eyes to Narayana Nethralaya after death Soon, dial 100 and fix appointment with police officers More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Dasari Narayana Rao gets rare state honour on his last rites Legendary director of Tollywood Darshakaratna Dasari Narayana Rao's last rites were performed on Wednesday evening. Telangana chief ministrer K Chandrashekar Rao ordered the police department to give a full gun salute to honour the death of Dasari Narayana Rao. 80,000 foreign firms register on e-migrate More than 80,000 foreign employers have registered with e-migrate, the portal of the union ministry of external affairs, to recruit workers from India. 'Faster' online system slows inter, degree admissions Online admissions, which are aimed at making the process of admissions to inter and degree colleges faster and simpler, have become a primary hurdle to admissions for the 2017-18 academic year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Infosys employee found dead in Chennai Chennai: The body of a 30-year-old Infosys male employee was found in the rest room of his office at Mahindra World City on the outskirts of Chennai on Tuesday night. Runaway locos cause panic among railway officials in Trichy Two locomotives moved on their own for 11 kilometers from Trichy railway junction after a brake failure on Wednesday morning, causing panic among railway officials. 'Jallikattu - 2': IIT-Madras witnesses beef protests Demanding the expulsion of a student involved in the altercation with a beef festival participant at IIT Madras on Tuesday, a group of students on Wednesday conducted a protest march on the campus. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No casuals, come clean-shaven to office: Ahmedabad top cop City police chief AK Singh has come down heavily on police officials and personnel who come to his office in casuals and with grown beard. By board's grace, 40,000 students clear exam Over 40,0000 students cleared the HSC general stream examination this year with the help of 11 grace marks. Projects assessed ahead of Sabarmati Ashram centenary A high-powered committee set up by the state government for the centenary celebrations of the Sabarmati Ashram met on Tuesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		JEE BEd topper seeks inspiration from Dangal Neha Rai, the state topper of the JEE BEd examination conducted by Lucknow University aims to be a police officer ISC Allahabad topper wishes to be an engineer ISC students, despite devoting most of their time for preparation of engineering and medical entrances, bagged top slots in the results that were declared on Monday. AU hostels to be re-allotted from July 1 after makeover Allahabad University hostels are all set for a makeover.The hostels would have mess and canteen facilities akin to JNU and other universities. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Thirty-one refuse cop service for 'fear' of Maoists Govt extends free chemotherapy to all 30 districts The state government on Tuesday extended free chemotherapy facility for cancer patients to all 30 districts and promised radiotherapy in at least four districts within the next two years. Crime Branch busts racket selling wildlife products online A joint team of state crime branch and forest department officials on Tuesday busted a well organised racket involved in online trading of endangered monitor lizard and other wildlife products. Following a raid at a house in Brahmeswarpatna here, the officials seized 210 dried sexual organs of monitor lizards. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal jail staff to be equipped with stun batons SIMI probe panel gives 15-day time to kin for cross-examination GST to whittle down check-posts' power More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Now, Gian Sagar superintendent resigns The number of faculty members resigning from Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital has been swelling, with medical superintendent M S Gill putting in his papers recently. Dog sterilisation no answer: Panchkula residents With dog bite cases in the city on the rise, residents of Panchkula have demanded from officials of the municipal corporation some other solution than just sterilization of dogs as, according to them, it has made little impact on stray dog menace in the city. Results delayed: Patiala varsity's notices to professors The VC said that by causing the delay, faculty members had brought a "bad name" to the university. More Chandigarh News»

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