[wanabidii] News Digest: RBI likely to cut rate on Aug 2 as inflation hits record low

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		Sunday, July 30, 2017
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		Business
		RBI likely to cut rate on Aug 2 as inflation hits record low Encouraged by significant price improvement, bankers expect RBI, which has kept rates on hold at 6.25 per cent for the fourth straight time citing risk to inflation, to change its monetary stance and may even go for an aggressive rate cut. Stressed a/cs have inherent value: Arun Jaitley Over 12 lakh businesses apply for new GST registration Over 12 lakh businesses have applied for fresh registration under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said. Of these, while 10 lakh applications for registration have been approved, 2 lakh are still pending approval. More Business News»

		Environment
		Pollution clouds Gambia's efforts to woo China The Gambia in West Africa is courting Beijing's attention after re-establishing diplomatic relations last year, but villagers and activists say Chinese investment is a double-edged sword as they fight a firm accused of dumping waste. CMFRI gets fund to set up brood banks for marine fishes Antibiotics may pose environmental risks: Study Commonly used antibiotics may be harming the good microbes that are essential to a healthy environment, a study warns. More Environment News»

		World
		'Arab states hoped to impose more sanctions on Qatar' Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain are expected to discuss imposing new economic sanctions on Qatar when they meet in the Bahraini capital Manama on Sunday, the pan-Arab al-Hayat newspaper reported. UK TV to air Princess Diana's recordings on failed marriage A British television channel is broadcasting a new documentary on Princess Diana using video tapes in which she candidly discussed her marital problems and her strained relationship with the royal family. Very disappointed with China on N Korea: Trump "I am very disappointed in China. Our foolish past leaders have allowed them to make hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade, yet they do NOTHING for us with North Korea, just talk," Trump said in two tweets yesterday. More World News»

		Science
		Artificial insemination ups chance of successful pregnancy by 22% A study indicated that artificial insemination, also known as intrauterine insemination (IUI), raises a couple's likelihood of have a successful pregnancy from nine to 31 percent, if they have been trying to conceive for three months. India to see launch of 2 moon missions in early 2018 Isro will launch its Chandrayaan-2 mission, an advanced version of its previous 2018 mission with the objective of deeper lunar surface probe, and another mission by Team Indus, a group of space enthusiasts who want to unfurl the tricolour on the moon’s surface as part of a global lunar competition. India can now offer the cheapest treatment for hepatitis C, say Scientists More Science News»

		Technology
		9 things you didn't know you can do on YouTube Flipkart's first customer almost didn't get his book A Mahbubnagar resident ordered a book online in October 2007. He had no idea then that he had become the first customer on a site that would go on to become India’s biggest retailer 9 hot laptops you can buy under Rs 30,000 More Technology News»

		Education
		Nalanda University VC calls for development of villages An inclusive growth is possible only when the country's villages are developed, said the VC of the Bihar- based Nalanda university, Vijay Bhatkar. Research no longer must for promotion of college professors, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar says Centre plans to set up five boarding schools for Dalit girls in every state The proposal is that five schools will be opened in five districts with largest SC population in the state. The schools will provide education from Class VI to Class XII. Boarding schools are seen as the best way to draw children, especially girls, in remote places. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		New train to connect Mumbai with Sainagar Shirdi Mumbai-Pune Deccan Queen gets revamped dining car Slum rehabilitation body to digitise tracking of proposals and allotments More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Four Africans held in Delhi with Rs 70 lakh drugs In a major crackdown, three African women and a man have been arrested by the NCB in the national capital for allegedly trying to smuggle out narcotic drugs worth Rs 70 lakh in the international market, an official said on Sunday. Delhi zoo visitors may soon get personalised postage stamps Zambian held at IGI for drug smuggling More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru artist moulds teachings of Rumi, Buddha in clay When Akshay Kumar gave Bengaluru kabaddi captain a surprise visit Rohit Kumar idolizes the actor DKS is Congress high command's troubleshooter from South DK Shiva Kumar, Brother Take Over Entire Operation More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Team Hyderabad ready to 'raid' in Kabaddi league Mithali Raj: Had expected a grand reception, but it still seems so unreal An overwhelmed Mithali Raj, who led the Indian women’s cricket team to the World Cup finals, got a hero’s welcome as she touched down in her hometown, Hyderabad, on Friday evening Hyderabad drug case: Ravi Teja driver in SIT hot seat Since July 19, when director Puri Jagannadh appeared, and till Friday, when Ravi Teja appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) sleuths, all Tollywood personalities arrived in style in popular cars. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tangedco set to tap 15,000 MW green power in two years Power Min Says Corridor Work Has Begun, Will Be Ready By May 2019 Next stop Tamil Nadu for BJP as Amit Shah fixes three-day visit Chennai is the next port of call for BJP president Amit Shah.After scripting a coup in Bihar, Shah is scheduled to arrive in Tamil Nadu on a three-day visit on August 22. Residents want Tasmac outlet near Perungudi station closed More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Indian Coast Guard seizes 1,500 kg heroin worth Rs 3,500 crore off Gujarat coast 'Gentrification the biggest threat to World Heritage City' Gujarat floods: Man clings to electric pole for 8 hours, rescued Thara (Banaskantha) A video of the IAF helicopter dramatically winching a man, clinging to an electric pole for life, to safety as flood waters ravaged below him in Banaskantha went viral on social media. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University VC nominated as Aliah University's Executive Council member Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University, Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo has been nominated by the Government of West Bengal and Chancellor of Aliah University as a member of the Executive Council of Aliah University Kolkata. MNNIT alumni association to felicitate former students MNNIT alumni association (MAA), alongwith authorities of the institute would be organising a felicitation-cum-interaction program on July 30 at the institute. The event is being organised to felicitate their alumni who have been selected in the most prestigious civil services examination in last three years. Allahabad ladies have some fun Shweta Mittal and Sarita Khurana organized a grand function in Allahabad for the members of their social club recently. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha clears three investment proposals worth Rs 1,325 crore The state government on Saturday approved three investment proposals to the tune of Rs 1,325 crore in the sectors like cement, solar plant and industrial waste management. Gang of vehicle lifters busted by Bhubaneswar Government Railway Police The Government Railway Police (GRP) Bhubaneswar has busted a gang of vehicle lifters. A total of 12 motorcycles and a car have been seized from the possession of the five persons of the gang arrested by the police. Odisha CM directs to disburse house damage assistance within three days More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Patwari sets dog on Lokayukta officials NLIU suspends 6 for ragging 2 H1N1 cases in a week in Bhopal More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sewerage line blocked, Mohali Phase I stinking School cries mid-day meal record theft after 9 months A government school in Sector 19 has woken up to lodge an FIR (first information report) into a theft allegedly carried out nine months back. No 'Gurmat Sangeet' course for women in SGPC colleges More Chandigarh News»

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