[wanabidii] News Digest: Manufacturing sector growth falls to four month-low in June

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		Monday, July 03, 2017
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		Business
		Manufacturing sector growth falls to four month-low in June The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a four-month low of 50.9 in June, from 51.6 in May, signalling a subdued improvement in the manufacturing sector. In February, the manufacturing PMI read 50.7. New task for 175 IAS officers: Learn about GST The first three months of GST implementation are expected to be challenging and these IAS officers, designated as assistant secretaries, will witness this period of transition during their stint with various departments. They have been posted to 58 government departments from Monday. Government, banks kill rumours on card payments under GST The government and banks have scotched rumours that payments by credit cards or other electronic modes of payment would lead to double taxation under the newly-launched Goods and Services Tax. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rare butterfly thrives on, and because of, US military bases Assam to raise new force for rhino protection 'Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather' Comparing two 20-year periods -- 1960-79 and 1991-2010 -- between which average global temperatures jumped 0.5 C (0.9 F), scientists found that the hottest summer temperatures increased by more than 1 degree C across a quarter of Earth's land areas, while the coldest winter temperatures warmed by more then 2.5 degree C. More Environment News»

		World
		'Several' feared dead in bus accident in Germany: Police The tourist bus burst into flames following a collision on with a trailer truck in southern Germany, police said. Two drivers and 46 people and were on the bus, and 17 are reported missing. Gulf crisis: Qatar defiant as Saudi extends deadline The demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies include Doha ending support for the Muslim Brotherhood, the closure of Al-Jazeera television, a downgrade of diplomatic ties with Iran and the shutdown of a Turkish military base in the emirate. China-US ties affected by some negative factors: Xi to Trump The phone conversation came a day after a US missile destroyer sailed close to an artificial island built by China in the disputed South China Sea. China termed the incident a "serious political and military provocation". Trump on Thursday authorised a $1.3 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which China considers a rebel province. More World News»

		Science
		NASA unveils stunning image of haze-covered Jupiter NASA's Earth-bound Gemini North telescope has beamed back a stunning image of Jupiter showing haze particles over a range of altitudes, as seen in reflected sunlight. Isro's rockstar PSLV launched 209 foreign satellites since 1999 PSLV has turned out to be the most trusted and reliable satellite carrier of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). It has not just launched 209 satellites of 28 countries since May 1999, the vehicle has also placed 48 Indian satellites in their respective orbits till now. IISU new director Sam Dayala Dev sets priority to develop spacecrafts for quick surveillance More Science News»

		Technology
		Aadhaar Pay finds takers in rural India, sees 6-fold jump in transactions Banks have already deployed around 1.3 lakh micro ATMs in the country, of which more than 1 lakh terminals are interoperable, said NPCI Chief AP Hota. Moto E4 launched in India at Rs 8,999; Moto E4 Plus coming soon Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its budget smartphone the Moto E4 without any fanfare in India. According to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom, the smartphone is available at offline stores at a price of Rs 8,999. As H-1B visas go scarce, niche visas come to rescue Statistics given by the US Department of Homeland Security show that allotment of O-1 visas (O1-A and O1-B) has grown significantly over the years, from just 31,969 in 2006 to 93,086 a decade later. Awareness of this category is building up in India and experts say their popularity will soon go up. More Technology News»

		Education
		'Affiliation of CBSE, ICSE schools to be cancelled if rules by UP govt not followed' Meerut: Meerut divisional commissioner Prabhat Kumar, on Sunday, said that affiliation of CBSE and ICSE schools will be cancelled if the mandatory terms and conditions laid out by the Uttar Pradesh government are not followed by school authorities. Instructions were given to all district magistrates (DM) of Meerut division in a meeting held at the divisional commissioner’s office here India to set up 20 world class research institutions India will set up 20 world class institutions across the country to promote research and innovation, said Union Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday. Award of bonus marks for wrong question in IIT comes under SC lens More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC gives Maharashtra government two weeks to justify Sanjay Dutt's early release A division bench had last month directed the state govt to file an affidavit explaining the grounds on which Dutt was granted early remission. Dutt was let out in February 2016, eight months early, on account of his good conduct while in Yerwada prison. Keep children out of Moharrum processions: HC to state Maharashtra plans to use Mithi river for water transport More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Video: Traders confused about billing system, software post GST rollout PM's Israel visit: Jews expect minority status Narendra Modi in Israel: India's small community of Jews is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, hoping that it will lead to Jews being granted a minority status in India. Pleasant Monday morning in Delhi It was a pleasant Monday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.7 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, the weather office said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Crossing a stream in spate to get to school Lecturers want jobs, but government says 'wait' Techies show that when needed, they can get their hands dirty More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Video: 12-year-old boy takes upon himself to fill potholes Hajis susceptible to multi-drug resistant bacteria: Researchers Lack of government support stumps disabled cricketer A disabled wheelchair-bound cricketer in need of financial help is crying for the government's attention.However, till now his efforts have been futile. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		PIL in Madras HC seeks CBSE syllabus in all TN schools The petitioner’s side said the objective of the Tamil Nadu Uniform System of School Education Act - 2010 is to impart quality education to all children without any discrimination on the grounds of economic, social or cultural background. ONGC pipeline leak: Tamil Nadu CM blames Kathiramangalam villagers for indulging in violence Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday blamed residents of Kathiramangalam village in Thanjavur district for indulging in violence after a leak on an ONGC pipeline had allegedly spoiled their agricultural land. Uber partners with Chennai Metro Rail Ltd Uber, the ridesharing app, on Monday announced that it has partnered with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Booking kiosks at 12 metro stations across the city will provide viable first and last mile connectivity options. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		VHP protests GST on Hindu puja items Ellisbridge police inspector A S Patel said that VHP workers were detained when they were protesting against imposing GST on Hindu worship items. Man fakes wife's death certificate, she kills his 2nd marriage A 39-year-old woman has filed a complaint with Chandkheda police against her estranged husband for faking documents to suggest she was dead. Low oxygen in Ghodasar water kills hundreds of fish A team of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s health department rushed to Ghodasar lake on Sunday after receiving reports of the death of a large quantity of fish because of depleted oxygen level in the water. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Hardik Patel flays Yogi for 'poor governance' National president of Patel Navnirman Sena Hardik Patel said here on Sunday that Yogi government has failed to bring social change as promised. Government takes initiative for sports science at universities Opening an avenue for the students interested in making their career in sports as a science, universities of the country, including Allahabad University, could start a department of sports medicine or sports science. 'Suinochwa' scare grips rural areas of Allahabad People Claim Women 'Needled' By Bike-Borne Miscreants More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Dark side of Puri Rath Yatra, cop slapped for molesting devotees In what may expose the dark side of nine-day Rath Yatra at Puri, a woman slapped a police officer for molesting women during darshan of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra in the jam-packed Gundicha temple on Sunday evening. Passengers de-planed after snag Passengers of a Delhi-bound Air India flight, AI 078, had to disembark minutes before take-off from Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Sunday morning after a snag was detected. Irate women vandalize liquor shop in capital Bhubaneswar/ Anti-liquor protests were reported from the capital city, Ganjam and Sundargarh districts on Sunday.The protests were spearheaded by women. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Barkatullah University professor wins award for innovation Choithrani said the topic of the conference was 'Innovative approaches in applied sciences and technologies (ICIAST-2017)' . Woman files case of dowry harassment A case of dowry harassment was registered at Mahila police station on Sunday.Complainant Swarna Lata, a resident of Katara Hills area, told police that she got married to Ashish Gupta in July last year. Fire at ATM spreads to PNB e-lobby About 25 students housed in a hostel in the first floor of a four-storeyed building had a miraculous escape after a fire broke out in the e-lobby of Punjab National Bank (PNB) at MP Nagar late on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Video: Neta's drunk relative refuses alcohol test, abuses cops Swine flu kills senior doctor in Shimla Swine flu claimed the life of a senior doctor here. The victim, Dr R G Sood (60), professor and head of radiology department at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH) here, was admitted at the IGMCH on June 23. Mobile handsets, SIM cards continue to tumble out of Patiala prison closets Mobile phones still reach prisoners through the huge walls of the Patiala central jail. On Sunday , the prison guards seized two handsets along with SIM (subscriber's identity module) cards from a couple of inmates. More Chandigarh News»

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