[wanabidii] News Digest: Government sells 2.5 per cent stakes in Larsen & Toubro

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		Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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		Business
		Government sells 2.5 per cent stakes in Larsen & Toubro Government is aiming to raise Rs 725 billion through the sale of partial stakes in state-run and private firms during the year to March 2018, which will contribute to meeting the government's fiscal deficit target of 3.2 per cent of GDP. Government asks banks to deposit junked notes at RBI by July 20 This is the second window the government has provided to banks, post offices and cooperative banks for depositing the junked notes with RBI. The earlier window was open till December 31, a day after the 50-day period of demonetisation of high value currency. Sebi eases norms for acquisition of distressed assets The board also approved a proposal to tighten the rules for participatory notes through imposition of a regulatory fee on issuers of such instruments. Besides, Sebi would issue discussion paper for easier registration of foreign investors. More Business News»

		Environment
		Frogs with burrowing skills found A Delhi University student has found four new species of burrowing frogs from the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The frogs were confirmed as new species in a DU lab by using an integrated taxonomic approach that included DNA studies, detailed morphological comparisons and bioacoustics. Tigers at risk of poaching over sharing locations on social media Field directors of tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh and other states have been asked to take steps to prevent circulation of pictures and video footages of tiger movements on WhatsApp groups and Facebook. Centre to help for scheme for beautification of Aravalis Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday assured that the central government will extend all possible support to any scheme for enhancing the beauty and ecology of the Aravali range. More Environment News»

		World
		Romania government falls after six months in power The ruling Social Democrat party (PSD) filed the motion, which passed with 241 to 10 votes, barely six months after winning a thumping election victory. US and China officials meet under North Korea cloud Senior US officials will meet their Chinese counterparts to seek a tougher line on North Korea's nuclear ambitions - despite Trump implying this is already a lost cause. US officials said the first and main item on the agenda would be persuading China to lean on Kim Jong-Un's North Korea regime. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Stephen Hawking urges Moon landing by 2020 to 'elevate humanity' Stephen Hawking has urged countries to send astronauts to the Moon by 2020 and Mars by 2025 to 'elevate humanity', as the British physicist is convinced that humans need to leave the Earth to survive for another million years. NASA tests flexible solar array on space station NASA will be testing the effectiveness of a flexible solar array on space station that could one day power satellites and spacecraft.The Roll-Out Solar Array has the potential to make solar arrays more compact and light weight for satellite radio and television and other services used on the Earth. Why some airplanes don't fly in hot weather Airplanes find it harder to take off and land in hot weather. Hotter air gets thin, making it harder to take off and land safely, mostly for smaller jets. That's what has kept some planes grounded in Phoenix this week where temperatures have been pushing 120 degrees. More Science News»

		Technology
		OnePlus 5: 5 reasons to buy and not buy the flagship smartphone Amazon aiming to be the dressing room in your house The company, which has been making a big push into selling clothes, is testing a new service that lets members of its Prime program try on styles before they put items on their charge card - at no upfront fee. OnePlus 5 goes on pre-order in these countries Priced at $479 for 6GB RAM variant and $539 for the 8GB RAM model, the smartphone is up for pre-orders in the US and Europe. Interested buyers can pre-book the device at OnePlus.net website in both US and Europe. The deliveries will begin on June 27. More Technology News»

		Education
		From 2018, CBSE boards to begin a month early Come 2018, Class X and XII Board exams will take place in February instead of March as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to advance the cycle of exams and related activities from 2018-19 as a part of reforms focused on “error-free evaluation“. Delhi HC to examine scrapping of answersheets' re-evaluation by CBSE The Delhi High Court has remarked that the Central Board of Secondary Education's examiners would also make mistakes or errors in totalling of marks and evaluation. In the wake of several petitions being moved by students, Delhi High Court to examine scrapping re-evaluation of answersheets'. NPTEL offers 116 new certification courses this session The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) will offer 116 new courses for its July to November, 2017 session. All these free courses are open for online enrollment. The courses will begin from July 24, 2017 or August 21, 2017 with examination dates on September 24/October 22, 2017 (Sundays). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Forensic lab has assessed EVM machines from Pune, HC informed The Bombay High Court on Tuesday was informed by the collector that the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad has completed assessment of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from a booth in Pune. Chilli attack by man 'denied' seat by train bullies leaves 7 hurt Man steals cabbie's phone, ends up dialling victim's kin More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Video: No one knows who's responsible for this mess on Ring Road 10 things to know about Raj Nagar Extension Wheels of poetry turn at Rajiv Chowk metro station More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka waives crop loan up to Rs 50,000 per farmer "Farmers are in distress. They have been demanding loan waiver. We have to respond to farmers, even though it will have an impact on state's finances," chief minister Siddaramaiah said. SC status to refugees from East Bengal: 3 elections, 3 promises A proposal to grant SC status to the East Bengal (Bangladesh) refugees was cleared at a cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Siddaramaiah, on May 17. AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran meets V K Sasikala for the 2nd time in 5 days AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, accompanied by nearly 20 Tamil Nadu MLAs, met his aunt and party general secretary V K Sasikala at Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, on Tuesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad researchers develop device to look into the anatomy of the eye The Hyderabad-based premier ophthalmology hospital and research centre, LV Prasad Eye Institute, has developed a new gadget, Holo Eye Anatomy Module, that will help doctors see through the eye for better diagnosis of eye diseases. Court questions lax attitude towards welfare of animals Cause of Animals is an eye wash in AP HC issues warrant against labour secretary for flouting order More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Video: Engineer performs fastest 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar, sets world record Video: Engineer performs fastest 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar, sets world record TNSTC bus goes up in flames near Chennai Passengers and the crew of a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus had a narrow escape when the vehicle went up in flames at Melmaruvathur on Wednesday morning. DMK walks out of TN assembly as speaker refuses to read out governor's communique on sting operation The DMK and its allies – the Congress and the IUML -- on Wednesday walked out of the Tamil Nadu assembly after Speaker P Dhanapal refused to read out a communication from Governor C Vidyasagar Rao on a memorandum submitted by parties seeking action on the alleged bribe of MLAs revealed in a sting operation by Times Now and Moon TV. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Video: Amit Shah, Baba Ramdev perform yoga in Ahmedabad Revenue Minister wants complete land re-survey work within two months Congress seeks probe into selling of free government books in market More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Aadhaar, PAN card must for teachers' transfer: Basic Shiksha Parishad Amidst raging debate of linking Aadhaar with PAN card, the basic education department in UP has made details of both mandatory for transfer and adjustment of teachers. Congressmen celebrate Rahul Gandhi's birthday in Allahabad The city Congress committee workers celebrated the 47th birthday of the party’s vice-president Rahul Gandhi as ‘Sankalp diwas’ at the party’s office, on Monday. Allahabad Development Authority says no to marriage halls on narrow roads All marriage halls situated on less than 12-metre wide roads have been ordered to shut with immediate effect. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Man carries dead son home A tribal man was allegedly forced to carry the body of his two-day-old son from the district headquarters hospital of Malkangiri with his wife to their home in the district on Tuesday reportedly for non-availability of Mahaprayan vehicle (hearse). Woman staff of fraud firm held for duping job-seekers The woman, Urvashi Nayak, of Keonjhar, was on the run ever since the fraud came to light on June 9 leading to arrest of a retired navy officer Nrusingha Prasad Patnaik. Ayurveda still Puri temple choice to help deities recover Ayurveda might have been overshadowed by modern medicine.But the ancient method of treatment still has its firm roots in the Jagannath culture. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP cabinet doles out power sops for farm sector Madhya Pradesh, reeling under an agrarian crisis following farmers’ agitation and spate of suicides, have on Tuesday approved a subsidy of Rs 9,541 crore on electricity tariff to the farmers. The subsidy will benefit small farmers, agrarians from the SC/ST community and domestic consumers from BPL category. Government ready for GST rollout in state: Jayant Malaiya With the Centre firm on rollout of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from the midnight of June 30, Madhya Pradesh finance minister Jayant Malaiya has said that misconception among traders would be cleared, as the state government will discuss and recommend changes in the tax procedure when required. Scotching all rumours, Malaiya said that no trader will be arrested or forced to file three returns. Experts extol virtues of yoga With the state all set to observe International Yoga Day on Wednesday, experts have stressed on the importance yoga for a healthy life. While interacting with TOI, an expert said that yoga is all about de-stressing oneself as it helps in living a happy life. Pushpanjali Sharma, state coordinator of Patanjali, said that through yoga one can even fight cancer. On June 21, around 5000 volunteers of Patanjali would perform yoga at Lal Parade ground. Moreover, Patanjali will also unveil a book ‘Yoga Vigyanam’ written by Acharya Balkishan. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Guardians of Punjab' idea clicks with ex-servicemen fraternity Ex-servicemen have hailed the welfare initiatives for defence personnel announced by state finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal in his budget proposal on Tuesday. PSEB can't buy paper for books The central government's policies were hindering the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) from purchasing paper for printing of textbooks to be supplied to schools across the state for the new academic session. Poets in shining armour Can poetry save a life? If you have heard of the Tricity group `Kavitactic: Poetic Action', you may just agree.The poetry club, though formed in September 2015, caught the attention of all and sundry earlier this month when member Amy Singh and others from the group successfully raised funds for the leukaemia treatment of compatriot Anam Narula, a 22-year-old boy from Ludhiana who would often regale local crowds with his poetry in recent years. More Chandigarh News»

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