[wanabidii] News Digest: Why Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's salary fell drastically

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		Thursday, May 25, 2017
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		Business
		Why Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's salary fell drastically Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s salary (cash component) in the financial year ending March 31, 2017 fell as much as 67 per cent, when other senior executives of the company in fact went home with more salaries, according to the Bengaluru-based IT giant’s annual report. Government scraps 25-year-old foreign investment advisory body: 10 key takeaways The government on Wednesday scrapped the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) following a Cabinet meeting in Delhi. The elimination of the decades-old panel is aimed at attracting more foreign direct investment. Oil prices rise in anticipation of extended OPEC-led output cut Brent crude futures were trading at $54.41 per barrel at 0539 GMT(11.10am IST), up 45 cents, or 0.8 per cent from their last close. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.8 per cent, at $51.76. More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution may cause DNA damage in children: Study Time to ditch the polar bears? Climate change looks for a new image This village shows there's money in saving forests More Environment News»

		World
		Trump meets EU leaders in Brussels The meeting took place at the EU's new "Europa" headquarters in Brussels. US President Donald Trump will attend a NATO summit later in the day, also to be held in the Belgian capital. Was North Korea behind the ransomware attack? Was North Korea behind the ransomware epidemic that hit global computer networks earlier this month? That's the subject of heated debate in cybersecurity circles after analysts found similarities in the "WannaCry" worm to other malware attributed to North Korea. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Early universe galaxies creating stars at 'furious pace' found Isro's unmet targets puts India on a long transponder trek; at least 200 more needed The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has met only 50% of its 12th Five Year Plan’s target as far as launching of communication satellites are concerned, leaving the country dependent on foreign transponders for growing needs. How whales became biggest animals on Earth found Whales - the largest animals on the planet - evolved to gigantic sizes only about 2-3 million years ago as a result of changes in the distribution of their food in the oceans, according to a new study published today. More Science News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio: Trai firm on Rs 3,050 fine on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Trai said that Bharti, Vodafone and Idea had willingly flouted the rules by denying PoIs to stifle competition, in the process hurting quality of services IT hiring at tier-2 & 3 engineering colleges may get hit hard Placement heads across colleges said they are keenly tracking developments on layoffs, visa issues, etc, and ensuring students are kept in the loop. Here's proof Apple is working on a technology that will increase the iPhone's internet speeds Apple has filed an application to test next-generation wireless technologies, often called "5G," that could potentially radically increase the speed and bandwidth of a cellular connection. More Technology News»

		Education
		NEET-PG cut-off slashed amid lack of qualifiers Madras HC stays NEET results, medical admissions may be held up In an order that may throw the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET) schedule for MBBS and BDS admissions off the track, the Madras High Court on Wednesday stayed all further proceedings with regard to the examination held on May 7. CBSE likely to move SC against moderation order More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Theft galore, railway officials mull low-cost headphones on Tejas Express Railway officials are mulling to provide low-cost headphones after some of them went missing from Tejas Express whose inaugural run was on May 22. Following a complaint buy PETA, police arrest those who attacked dogs The attack resulted in death of one dog, 19 missing - probably killed - and 11 with grievous injuries. Following the complaint by PETA, Punjab police arrested two of the three attackers and filed an FIR. The third attacker is on the run and police expect to nab him soon. Visa delay forces families to reschedule summer vacations abroad More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Overturned truck in south Delhi's Hauz Khas area creates massive traffic snarl Peak hour traffic almost came to a standstill after a truck carrying buffaloes overturned near the Hauz Khas flyover on the Outer Ring Road in South Delhi on Thursday morning. Police say that six buffaloes died and 18 were left injured. NCR's adjoining areas need to be developed: HC shifted there, Delhi will never shine, Delhi high court said on Wednesday. HC: Remove squatters from South Delhi park The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the authorities to demolish the illegal construction inside the Amir Khusro Park and restore it to its original position. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Six of a marriage party including bride, killed in road accident A Private Bus rammed into a tempo and six of a wedding party, including the bride were killed. About 25 passengers were injured in the accident that happened on Thursday on National Highway 66 in Anantwadi of Bhatkal. Mangaluru: Kabaddi tourney to find a matching donor for ailing kid After conducting a cricket tourney, the Kodial Sports Association, under the aegis of Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community, will organise a Pro Kabaddi League on June 17 and 18. What makes this event special is the proposed charity event ‘Stem Cell Donor Registration Drive’ alongside. Mangaluru: Kabaddi tourney to find a matching donor for ailing kid After conducting a cricket tourney, the Kodial Sports Association, under the aegis of Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community, will organise a Pro Kabaddi League on June 17 and 18. What makes this event special is the proposed charity event ‘Stem Cell Donor Registration Drive’ alongside. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Murder mystery: Suspects still on run, victim identified Ramzan model of fasting gives you healthy brain, less stress and better quality of life Bid to remove 250-yr-old table aimed at encroaching upon mausoleum More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rajinikanth warns fans In a warning to fans, actor Rajinikanth on Thursday released a statement that anybody found bringing disrepute to the superstar fan association will be stripped of his or her membership. Burglary at Chennai house while family was on vacation Miscreants broke into a house at Venkatapuram near Ambatur here and made away with 100 sovereigns of gold jewellery besides silver and diamonds worth Rs 7 lakh while the family was away. Modi is holding 'katta panchayat' after dividing AIADMK, Stalin says : Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and former chief minister O Panneerselvam were meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi one after another as the PM was holding a kata panchayat (kangaroo court) to unite the party after dividing the same, said DMK working president M K Stalin on Thursday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Drone strikes against mosquitoes in Ahmedabad In a campaign to make Ahmedabad malaria-free by 2022, the civic body will deploy drones to check mosquito breeding sites. The state authorities plan to check more than 15 lakh households, office spaces, commercial buildings and institutions over the next two weeks. Gujarati villain turns hero for son-in-law "I had told Shaheen that no father would agree to marrying his daughter to a man who has had kidney transplant twice.But papa surprised us saying that true love should be solemnized. Energy security key to eliminating poverty in Africa: Piyush Goyal Union minister for new and renewable energy, Piyush Goyal, launched the third ‘Scaling Up Minigrids and Microgrids’ programme, under International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the ongoing annual meetings of African Development Bank in Gandhinagar, on Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Relief for women doctors: Phone numbers off notice boards AU continues with hostel eviction drive ADA carries demolition drive in Allahabad More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Segregation of waste to begin at home The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will start a massive awareness drive for segregation of waste at source (household level) from June 1.It will come into effect a month later. Gandhi Peace Centre to come up in Bhubaneswar The state government on Wednesday signed a MoU with the Aditya Birla Group for operation and management of the interpretation centre at Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves. Naveen Patnaik sets deadline for Keonjhar medical college Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday directed the health department and Keonjhar district administration to complete construction of the proposed medical college within two years. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopalis Pack Their Bags as Travel Becomes Cheaper Bhopalis Pack Their Bags as Travel Becomes Cheaper Need more awareness on schizophrenia: Experts Around 20,000 people in Bhopal could be suffering from schizophrenia, a long-term mental disorder of a type that involves a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behaviour, warned experts on the occasion of World Schizophrenia Day here on Wednesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh gets Rs 80 lakh for skill development In a bid to focus on skill development, MHRD has sanctioned more budget under vocational education to UT, Chandigarh for 2017-18 under the Rashtriya Madhyamic Shiksha Abhiyan. Last year, the budget for skill development was Rs 51.60 lakh in 2016-17 and Rs 80.14 lakh has been granted for the current academic session. Contempt sword on 2 IAS officers Two senior bureaucrats of the Haryana government were likely to face contempt proceedings for not removing illegally constructed Alpine School in Pinjore, near Panchkula, even three years after directions of the court. Civic body's timely action averts major fire in Chandigarh Two minor fire incidents were reported in the city on Wednesday. No one was injured and the fire and emergency department of the MC managed to douse the flames in time. The first incident took place near the Railway Bridge, adjoining Mauli Jagran. Fire broke out in a godown where wooden material was stored. More Chandigarh News»

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