[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex, Nifty finish rangebound on sedate day

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, July 07, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex, Nifty finish rangebound on sedate day Markets recovered late in the day as the indices were down by about 0.20 per cent in afternoon trade. The recovery was led by Reliance Industries which rallied by 3 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week high. Air India launches Delhi-Washington flight Washington is the the fifth destination for Air India. The service to the US capital will be offered three times a week. Apart from Washington, Air India flies to four US airports - New York, Newark, Chicago and San Francisco. IDFC, Shriram cos may merge to create Rs 65,000cr fin major In an attempt to expand its reach in the retail sector, IDFC and IDFC Bank are evaluating options of either a buyout or a merger with companies in the financial sector. More Business News»

		Environment
		'We've forgotten our culture of environment protection' France 'to end sales of petrol, diesel vehicles by 2040' France will end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 as part of an ambitious plan to meet its targets under the Paris climate accord, new Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot announced on Thursday. Harsh Vardhan to launch plantation drive on July 5 The Union Environment Ministry will launch tomorrow a month-long drive to plant saplings, with minister Harsh Vardhan urging the states to undertake similar initiatives. More Environment News»

		World
		Trudeau: G20 will tell Trump to take lead role on climate change Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a German newspaper on Friday that the leaders of G20 countries meeting in Hamburg would point out to US President Donald Trump that he should be a role model in addressing climate change. At least 28 killed in barbaric Mexican prison fight The fight broke out between rival gangs in the maximum security wing of Las Cruces prison in the city of Acapulco. The victims were stabbed and beaten to death. Acapulco is the largest city in Guerrero state, one of Mexico's most violent areas and a big center for drug production. Arab dispute with Qatar may intensify: US Underscoring US concerns about a crisis involving key allies in the Middle East, the US State Department said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to visit Kuwait, which is mediating in the dispute, on Monday. More World News»

		Science
		Mars soil may be toxic to alien life: Study Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK investigated the behaviour of chemical compounds, called perchlorates, which are found on the surface of Mars. The study also suggests that the effect of perchlorates can be compounded by two other types of chemicals found on Mars' surface, iron oxides and hydrogen peroxide. Physicists discover new subatomic particle Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider in Europe announced on Thursday the fleeting discovery of a long theorized but never-before-seen type of baryon, a subatomic particle. Scientists hope that this discovery will help in further explaining a key force that binds matter together. Mars surface 'more uninhabitable' than thought: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		Top 10 apps that kill your Android smartphone's battery most Wonder what's killing your smartphone's battery? These 10 apps according to security firm AVG are the biggest culprit when it comes to your Android smartphone's battery life. Read on to know ... MIUI 9 set to release on August 16 It was expected that Xiaomi would roll out the newest version of its Android skin -- MIUI 9 -- last year along with Android 7.0 Nougat. The roll out never materialised then as the company simply upgraded MIUI to version 8.2. Reliance Jio set to announce Rs 500 phone: 7 things to know More Technology News»

		Education
		Submission of NEET score details in Kerala extended till July 8 Those who fail to submit their NEET score details within 5pm on July 8 will not be considered for admission to medical and allied courses in professional colleges in Kerala, said the Kerala commissioner for entrance examination. Purdue's researchers developed method assesses instructor performance in 'Freeform Classroom' DU to introduce GST in curriculum More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Two kids die as water pipeline bursts in Bandra Broke Mumbai University breaks Rs 111cr FDs in 17 months to pay staff salary The finances of the Mumbai University appear to be in dire straits.In 17 months since November 2015, it has been forced to prematurely withdraw fixed deposits worth Rs 111 crore to pay its staff. Prepare pre-primary education policy by end of year: HC Questioning the state for its delay in bringing out a policy for pre-primary education, the Bombay high court directed that one be framed by end of the year. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Humid morning greets Delhiites Delhiites on Friday woke up to a humid morning with the minimum temperature settling at 25.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average. Four killed as fire breaks out in house Four persons of a family died and another was injured after a fire broke out at their house in Seemapuri here early on Friday, the Delhi Fire Services said. Godman arrested for raping 10-year-old A 10-year-old girl was raped by a self-styled godman at a village near Jaitpur.The girl has told police that the man had been sexually assaulting her the past 4-5 months on the pretext of performing rituals. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Exports dip but fairs and mango-picking tours fetch huge revenues It has been a roller-coaster ride for the king of fruits this summer — though exports have dipped, mango melas have been a huge success across the state. Around 1000 Tibetans congregate to wish Dalai Lama a happy 82nd birthday Retd BBMP official to pay Rs 1 lakh for backdating file The high court on Thursday imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on M B Thippanna, former joint/additional director of town planning in BBMP, for trying to mislead the court by backdating an order. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana pilgrim dies in gas cylinder mishap in bus in J&K, 13 injured Video: Hyderabad students getting addicted to drugs 190 Metro pillars perilously poised, police sound alert More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Missing girl's body found in well A Class 8 student, who had been missing from her house since Wednesday, was found dead in a well near Tiruvallur on Thursday. TNCC urges Centre to stop passage of Fisheries Bill in Sri Lankan parliament Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president S Thirunavukarasar on Friday urged the central government to prevent the passage of a new Fisheries Bill which has been introduced in the Sri Lankan parliament. Anti-liquor protest by women and children has become fashion in TN, Palaniswami says Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday said getting the participation of women and children in protests against Tasmac liquor shops has become “fashion” in Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		More than 47 lakh new young voters added in Gujarat The upcoming state assembly polls in Gujarat will witness participation of more than 50 lakh new first time voters in the age group of 18 to 22 year age group which have been added after 2012 assembly elections. Insurance company told to foot Rs 3 lakh weight loss surgery bill Bariatric surgery to reduce excess fat cannot be always categorized as a cosmetic surgery; morbid obesity is a disease which leads to several health complications as well, a consumer court has held. All EVMs in Gujarat assembly elections to have paper trail More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		New ponds in 2,000 villages to collect rainwater In an attempt to recharge ground water during monsoon, officials of district administration and ground water department have taken up water management lessons with development agencies and other private units. Won't interfere with NBW against ex-Noida official: HC The Allahabad high court on Thursday declined to interfere with the non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against a former Noida official, Vimal Kumar Manglik, by CBI court, Ghaziabad. Turnout low, schools make way for cattle Because of the heavy rains, a portion of the school is filled with slush, exposing children to mosquito-borne diseases and restricting their movement in classes. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Lalu Yadav's 'fraud' comes back to haunt BNR heritage hotel in Puri CBI on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at 12 locations in the country, including Puri and Bhubaneswar in connection with an alleged tender scam, surrounding former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Cheese, bhang make deadly combo in Bhubaneswar Asian Athletics Championships: Odisha government draws flak for Governor's absence A day after the opening ceremony of the Asian Athletics Championships, a political slugfest ensued over those not invited for the event. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh Baiga woman's image on Indian embassy wall in Berlin Survival International campaigners have projected the face of a Baiga woman, who was allegedly evicted illegally from her ancestral land in Kanha, on the Indian embassy walls in Berlin to draw attention to ‘conservation refugees’. BJP chalks out strategy ahead of Amit Shah, Ram Nath Kovind visit Blaming opium smugglers and Congress workers for farmers’ protest, the state BJP leadership held a close-door meeting at the regional party office on Thursday to chalk out a strategy to pacify farmers ahead of the national president Amit Shah’s visit between August 18 and 20. 'Anda Cell' in central jail plan hits amdn hurdle The state government’s plan to build a ‘Anda Cell’ in Bhopal Central Jail to create a high-security zone for dreaded criminals, including terrorists seem to have stuck in administrative hurdles ​after seven months of its announcement. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Burqa-clad Rakhi Sawant appears in court New App to keep tabs on PCRs Keeping up pace with the latest technology, senior police officials of Chandigarh Police will be keeping a tab on real-time location of police control room (PCRs) vehicles through their mobile phones. Man duped of car by driver, friend A car owner has been duped by his driver at Zirakpur The driver has allegedly fled with the car, dismantled it and sold it off. More Chandigarh News»

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