[wanabidii] News Digest: Markets close at record high, Nifty falls short of 10,000- mark

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 24, 2017
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		Business
		Markets close at record high, Nifty falls short of 10,000- mark On Monday, intra-day trade saw both the indices hitting fresh all-time highs as Sensex posted 32,320.86 while Nifty touched the peak point of 9.982.05. Sensex gained 0.70 per cent while Nifty went up by 0.60 per cent. Bill introduced to replace Banking regulation ordinance The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, seeks to amend the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and replace the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017, which was promulgated in May this year. HDFC Bank Q1 net profit rises, falls short of estimates More Business News»

		Environment
		US biologists discover three new toad species The three new discovered species, the Dixie Valley toad, Railroad Valley toad and Hot Creek toad are not connected geographically. They were found in Tracy's 10-year long survey of the desert-dominated Great Basin. RSP bans plastic bags below 50 micron thickness 'Superalgae' to protect world's corals from bleaching Researchers have found a solution to reduce coral bleaching by genetically engineering the micro-algae found in corals, enhancing their stress tolerance to ocean warming. These micro-algae are called Symbiodinium, a genus of primary producers found in corals that are essential for reef health. More Environment News»

		World
		Kushner says met Russians four times, denies collusion: US media In a statement released hours before he was to appear before the Senate intelligence committee, Kushner described contacts with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak and other Russian officials as normal in his former role as the campaign liaison to foreign governments, the Washington Post said. Why Ukrainian forces gave up Crimea without a fight Trump aide to visit Israel to ease tensions More World News»

		Science
		HIV fight advances with new drug cocktails, fresh vaccine hopes New colour-changing sensor can identify different alcohols Indian scientists tap AI to identify aggressive breast cancer More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt smartphone with Android Nougat launched at Rs 11,490 Samsung has launched its latest budget smartphone in India. Called Galaxy J7 Nxt, the highlights of the smartphone are its AMOLED display, Android Nougat operating system and the 13MP camera. Watch: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone goes up in flames Zopo Speed X with Niki.ai chatbot, dual cameras launched in India at Rs 9,499 Zopo has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its latest smartphone – Speed X in India. The smartphone comes with dual-rear camera setup and an AI-based chatbot Niki. More Technology News»

		Education
		Uniform NEET questions in regional papers from 2018, says Javadekar Union human resource development (HRD) minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday made big-ticket announcements in Kolkata that will affect the fortunes of lakhs of students appearing in joint entrance examinations in medicine and engineering countrywide. 5,915 engineering seats vacant after 6th round of admission As many as 5,915 seats remain vacant in various engineering colleges, including IITs, NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded government institutes, even after the sixth round of admission. Govt committed to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain', Prakash Javadekar says "The Prime Minister scholarship scheme will provide stipends between Rs 75,000 and Rs 1,00,000 every month to research scholars," Javadekar said. He said under 'Uchchatar Abhishkar Yojana' (UAY) started by the government, research students are working on customised requirements of industry. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Servers crash on day one of 'assessment' break given to students In a last ditch attempt, MU announced four lecture-free days to expedite the online assessment process. Teachers sitting at assessment centres, however, claim that they are not able to assess more than 3-5 papers due to technical glitches. Waiter arrested for stripping in front of professor outside toilet A 39-year-old waiter, who works at a restaurant, was arrested for allegedly stripping in front of a woman professor at Churchgate on Saturday. The accused, Manoj Mohite, who was produced in court and secured bail, claimed innocence. Two jailbirds make rope using wire, flee from Kalyan prison Two undertrials lodged at a prison in Kalyan fled by scaling the jail wall on Sunday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Nithari killings: Pandher, Koli sentenced to death in Pinky Sarkar case Businessman Moninder Singh Pandher and his domestic help Surinder Koli were sentenced to death after being convicted in one of the 2006 serial Nithari rape and murder cases. Pandher and Koli were on Saturday both convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 20-year-old Pinky Sarkar. ​ NGT lifts stay on revamp of Qutab Golf Course The stalled work to redevelop Qutab Golf Course in an upscale south Delhi loacality is all set to begin, with the National Green Tribunal lifting the stay order on the construction activity. Swine flu threat grows; 600 deaths, 12,500 cases this year Swine flu, the viral illness that became a pandemic in 2009, has made a comeback this year, claiming nearly 600 lives across the country so far this year with close to 12,500 cases being reported. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cutoff ranks go up at engineering colleges; parents and students demand 3rd counselling 'Counselling crucial to address infertility' Myths surrounding conceivable age lay shattered, the need for counselling in addressing infertility stood underlined and the need to be positive while adopting children emphasised at a public seminar here on Sunday. Tenders called once again for JC Road flyover More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad: 1008 Jains fasting for world peace for 8 days concludes Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu actor Navdeep appears before SIT Navdeep knew SIT call was coming When his name cropped up in the drugs case, being probed by the excise department, the one actor who responded without getting worked up was Navdeep. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		FERA case against TTV Dhinakaran: Madras HC vacates stay on proceedings, directs special court to compete trial in three months Revoking a temporary relief granted to AIADMK (Amma) deputy general secretary T T V Dhinakaran, the Madras high court on Monday vacated the stay on the proceedings against him in a Foreign Exchange Regulations Act (FERA) case pending in a special court here. Three die in road accident near Chennai Three men travelling on a two-wheeler were fatally knocked down by a speeding truck at Echur in Kancheepuram district in the early hours Monday. Hanging pillars of Namakkal bridge a new world wonder, Madras HC says The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the wonders of the ancient world, but hanging pillars of the Namakkal bridge is today's wonder, said Justice N Kirubakaran of the Madras high court on Monday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Rains pummel north Gujarat; 1,600 shifted Chief minister Vijay Rupani conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Surendranagar districts and held review meetings with the district collectors at Chotila and Jamkandorna on Sunday. Hill station Mount Abu was also pounded by continuous rainfall since Friday night. Amdavadis brace up for rainy Monday After incessant rainfall lashing the city for over two days this weekend, Amdavadis are getting ready for another rainy day with India Meteorological Department (IMD) Gujarat forecasting rains will continue to soak the city on Monday . Disability no hurdle in IIM-Ahmedabad dream run More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Uttar Pradesh: Rainy spell to grow stronger from Thursday Rains and thundershowers will continue this week till Wednesday but intensity will decline gradually. The rain activity, however, is expected to increase again from Thursday. Allahabad: DM to probe case of missing fruits in Mid-Day Meal Petrol given without helmet in Allahabad The recent order of the district magistrate, regarding wearing helmet compulsory for getting petrol from any of the petrol pump of the city, has fallen on deaf ears. On the third day of the implementation of the order (which came into force from July 20 onwards), there was hardly any pump in the city which was found to be following the orders. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rain wreaks havoc in Steel City, state put on high alert One person died and another went missing in Rourkela on Saturday as torrential rain wreaked havoc in the steel city. Social media lab to check hate clips, obscene pics Alarmed by the rising cases of cybercrime, the commissionerate police has decided to set up a 'social media laboratory' under its jurisdiction in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Woman, two sons killed over witchcraft The police on Sunday arrested two persons in connection with the murder of a woman and her two minor sons of Dhipabandha village under Badampahad police limits in Mayurbhanj district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		2 swindlers in police net for IAF job fraud Snake sighting on the rise in city Upper Lake, Kolar far away from full tank level More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Indian pickers on Italian farms beat pain with opium About 30,000 Indians, mainly Sikhs from Punjab state, live in the Pontine Marshes, a region that Italy's fascist regime drained for agriculture in the 1930s. The Indian workers have settled in villages and the seaside towns where Romans spend holidays, but they have secluded lives. Punjab CM gives Harmanpreet Rs 5 lakh, offers DSP's job A day after TOI reported that ‘Punjab snubbed Harmanpreet's job request 6 years back', the Punjab government on Sunday offered the Moga girl DSP's post. Stray bullets injuring residents More Chandigarh News»

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