[wanabidii] News Digest: Indian exports to China rises sharply in first four months; Imports rise also

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 01, 2017
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		Business
		Indian exports to China rises sharply in first four months; Imports rise also After years of decline, Indian exports to China rose sharply in the first four months of this year registering a 20 per cent increase to $5.57 billion, though the trade deficit continued to persist. The India-China trade grew by six per cent to $26.02 billion from January to April this year. Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy asks IT bosses to take pay cuts Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy has said IT companies can protect the jobs of youngsters if senior executives take pay cuts. Murthy also said this is not for the first time that the industry has faced the layoff problem and hence there should not be any extreme anxiety. Mahindra sales up 3 per cent at 41,895 units in May Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra today reported 3 per cent increase in total sales at 41,895 units in May. The company had sold 40,656 units in the same month last year. In domestic market, sales were up 10.89% at 40,602 units last month compared to 36,613 units in May 2016. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ahead of Trump decision, China says it will stick to Paris climate deal China said on Thursday it will stick to the Paris climate deal as the world awaited an announcement by US President Donald Trump on whether to keep the United States in the global pact to fight climate change. Gay vulture dads hatch chick at a zoo in Amsterdam Two male griffon vultures in a long-standing relationship have successfully hatched an abandoned egg at an Amsterdam zoo. 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." More Environment News»

		World
		China, Europe take lead on climate as world waits on Trump China and Europe took the lead on the Paris climate accord on Thursday, as fears grew that US President Donald Trump would pull Washington out of the landmark deal. US missile interceptor test a threat to China: Experts The US on Wednesday successfully tested a mock intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) using its own upgraded long-range interceptor warhead. Officials said the US interceptor missile travelled at 27,040km per hour and hit its target over the Pacific Ocean. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		Molecular black hole created using world's most powerful laser Researchers from Kansas State University in the US successfully used short pulses of ultra-intense high-energy X-rays to produce a detailed picture of how X-ray radiation interacts with molecules. Humans are ushering in the sixth mass extinction of life on Earth, scientists warn The growing human population — which has increased by 130 per cent in the last 50 years and is set to rise to more than 10 billion by 2060 — and our increasing demand for resources as we become wealthier is ramping up the pressure on the natural world. NASA to launch world's first mission to Sun in 2018 NASA is set to launch the world's first mission to the Sun next year, that will explore our star's atmosphere and answer questions about solar physics that have puzzled scientists for over six decades. More Science News»

		Technology
		Beware, this is the latest WhatsApp scam WhatsApp users should be on the lookout as scammers are trying to charge users for using the instant messenger by faking a subscription fee. How telcos are protecting margins without increasing your mobile bills Among other options, mobile phone operators are pushing for increased digitisation besides keep a tight control on staff strength that can help them control inflation of balance sheets. Huawei in talks with top Indian telcos for narrow-band IoT technology deployment Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei is in in talks with India’s top telcos for the deployment of narrowband Internet of Things (IoT) technology to address connectivity needs of vertical industries that will help carriers create new revenue streams amid severe competitive pressure. 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 Result 2017: 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
		Re-1 note back in business After a gap of nearly two years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is again putting into circulation Re 1 currency notes in limited numbers to complement coins of the same denomination. Strike will increase hardship for farmers, we hope it's voluntary: Devendra Fadnavis Jumping spider is back after 122 years in Mumbai More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		BJP leader Vijay Jolly's bag stolen from parked car Former legislator and BJP leader Vijay Jolly's belongings were stolen from his parked car by two unidentified persons in Lado Sarai area of the city, the police said on Thursday. Gangs hunt freely around Jewar airport site Evening is just a few winks away when we reach Jewar, and take a left turn from the Yamuna expressway after the Hie 5ive Tourist Dhaba, and guide our car down the gentle slope of the service lane that leads, a few hundred metres ahead, to what locals now call the “highway of horrors”. Wet, cool day brings relief to Delhi, more rain likely Grey, overcast skies since late morning, cool winds and showers in most parts of the city kept temperatures six notches below normal and the met office said there could be more rain in store on Thursday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cracks in Congress-JD(S) alliance become apparent For ex-servicemen, 12-week integration course is a gateway to the corporate world With eyes on 2018 polls, govt may offer free LPG refills As per the present schemes envisaged by the NDA government and the state, the subsidy will be restricted to only one-time gas connection. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		GHMC chief inspects Parade Ground Janardhan Reddy, the commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Coporation (GHMC) inspected the Parade Ground on Tuesday to check preparaitons ahead of the Telangana State Formation Day celebrations. MoD keeps Gough Rd open for now, relief for motorists Decision Taken Keeping Public Hassle In Mind Firing range: Army rejects Vikarabad 1,000-acre offer More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Raise awareness on scientific projects to allay public fears, Australian Nobel laureate says Scientists must take up the responsibility of creating awareness on scientific projects to allay any fears that may arise among the public, says Nobel laureate Brian P Schmidt. Chennai Silks building did not have completion certificate, minister says The eight storey Chennai Silks textile showroom building on the Usman Road in T Nagar here that went up in flames did not have the mandatory completion certificate, said housing and urban development minister Udumalai K Radhakrishnan on Thursday. Karunanidhi remained devoted to TN despite opportunities to play a role at Centre, Sonia says Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday greeted DMK president M Karunanidhi on Thursday -- two days before his 94th birthday -- and said though there were many opportunities for him to play a role at the Centre, he remained devoted to Tamil Nadu and Tamil people. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Navajivan to publish popular literature Besides the ongoing publications of Gandhian literature, Mahatma Gandhi-founded publication house, Navajivan Trust, has decided to publish popular literature, which is not related either to Gandhi's life or his ideology. Victim's kid could hold key to murder A five-year-old girl could help police apprehend the killer of her father, Satyendra Saket, 30, who was a resident of Rangolinagar in Vatva. Saket was bludgeoned to death on Tuesday evening at his residence. Civil Hospital doctor goes missing A 23-year-old intern doctor at Civil Hospital, Yash Patel, a resident of Yogeshwar Kutir in New Ranip, has gone missing in mysterious circumstances since May 28. Ranip police sources said Patel had texted a girl, a resident of Thaltej that if she did not marry him he would commit suicide. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Centre for lost kids at Allahabad railway station Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha inaugurated an automatic ticket vending machine (ATVM) and a Child Care Centre for lost and abandoned children at the Allahabad railway station on Tuesday. Relief for Ringing Bells officials, High court grants bail The case was registered against them by Ayam Enterprises, a Ghaziabad-based company, under Sections 420 (cheating) and others of IPC at police station Sihani Gate, Ghaziabad district. Civil services: Allahabad girl finishes all-India 4th Saumya Pandey from Allahabad secured fourth rank in Union Public Service Commission exams result of which were declared on Wednesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Drive to clean conservancy lanes The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to launch a massive drive to remove garbage dumped in the city conservancy lanes (gap between rows of residential houses) as well as the illegal constructions. Shoes, eggs attack: Jay Panda reluctant to lodge police complaint CBSE officials seek 2 weeks' time as protests intensify Though the board officials have sought two weeks' time to resolve the issue, they have failed to explain the reason behind the gaffe. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		While Kashmir is burning, PM is celebrating, says Raj Babbar Relief for minister Arya, HC quashes Bhind court's order Inflammatory social media posts fuelled tensions More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No leads in Uttarakhand double murder Chamoli police have arrived in Ambala and initiated their search for Jasvir Singh, the main suspect in the murder of mother-daughter duo at a hotel in Uttarakhand.However, they are yet to get a breakthrough in the case. Body cams to keep watch on Mohali traffic cops The Mohali traffic police have become the first force to instal body cameras on its cops.The initiative as a pilot project was launched by SSP Kuldeep Singh Chahal on Wednesday. Tobacco ban near schools goes up in smoke The absence of checks and meagre fine imposed on vendors haven't helped Chandigarh, a smoke-free city, curb the sale of tobacco and its products within 100m of schools. More Chandigarh News»

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