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		Tuesday, August 01, 2017
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		Business
		Factory activity shrinks most in 9 years on GST confusion: Report The country's factory activity slumped to its lowest level in more than nine years in July, a private survey showed. It was the first time the reading has dropped below the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction since December and was its lowest reading since February 2009. Markets rally in late trade, Nifty closes at fresh high The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 60.23 points to end at 32, 575 while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty surged 37.55 points to close at 10,114.65. This was after the equity benchmarks traded flat almost throughout the day. SoftBank may invest in Flipkart through fund : Sources Three sources, who declined to be identified as the discussions were private, said SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son was still eager to invest in Flipkart through his Vision Fund, in which Saudi Arabia is also a major stakeholder. More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution may cause 60,000 deaths in 2030: Study Global temperature to rise over 2 degree Celsius by 2100 Elephants, tigers kill one human a day in India Endangered elephants and tigers are killing one person a day in India as humans put a growing squeeze on their habitat, according to new government figures. More Environment News»

		World
		China's first overseas military base in Djibouti China won't compromise on sovereignty: Xi Jinping China has rattled nerves around Asia and globally with its increasingly assertive stance in territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas and an ambitious military modernisation plan. North Korea can hit most of United States: US officials The assessment, which the officials discussed on condition of anonymity, underscored the growing threat posed by Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, and could add pressure on President Donald Trump's administration to respond. More World News»

		Science
		New tech can reverse ageing in human cells There could be alien life on Titan: Study The Cornell University research provided the first indisputable evidence of the presence of a molecule - acrylonitrile - on Titan, which researchers theorized could be key to life on the methane-based, oxygen-free moon of Saturn. Isro sows seeds of future interstellar missions Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) became part of a global project that will help bring star travel closer to reality, when its PSLV C38 rocket launched six prototypes of tiny interstellar spacecraft, or sprites, into low-earth orbit on June 23 this year. More Science News»

		Technology
		Google Play Made for India initiative launched At its first App Excellence Summit in Bengaluru, Google has announced its new ‘Made for India initiative’. Google hires 16-year-old Chandigarh boy from government school at an annual salary of Rs 1.44 crore Google has reportedly hired a 16-year-old student from Chandigarh at a whopping annual salary of Rs 1.44 crore. Vishal Sikka enters 4th year as Infosys CEO with new challenges Vishal Sikka enters his fourth year as Infosys CEO on Tuesday with his back at least partly to the wall. More Technology News»

		Education
		Supreme Court dismisses plea against 'wrong' questions in UPSC prelims The SC bench noted that the petitioner who took the exam had not given any representation to the UPSC claiming there was a question with more than one correct answer. Moderation policy likely to go: CISCE NAAC to release to new accreditation pro forma Institutes applying for the NAAC accreditation will find it easier as there will be different pro forma for universities and government and autonomous colleges. This was revealed by Virander Chauhan, chairman of NAAC executive council and acting UGC chairman, at a function in Chennai on Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena demands removal of Mumbai University VC The Shiv Sena today demanded the removal of Mumbai University's Vice Chancellor Sanjay Deshmukh over the delay in declaration of results. Maharashtra CM says online assessment introduction should be in phases Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis admitted that Mumbai University failed to properly implement the online assessment system. Maharashtra CM announces enquiry into teen suicide Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced an enquiry into the suicide of a teenager allegedly on account of the online game Blue Whale. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cloudy Tuesday morning in Delhi It was a cloudy morning here on Tuesday marked with light rains, with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. Will turn DTC into world-class transport body: Arvind Kejriwal Delhi: Court summons cab firms for overcharging Observing that prima facie it appeared that app-based cab service providers Ola and Uber were charging excess fare, a court on Monday summoned the two cab aggregators to appear before it as accused on December 11. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Woman files dowry case Basavanagudi women's police station is investigating a case of dowry harassment and alleged sexual harassment, filed by a resident of Chamarajpet. Shivappa built BJP and led it from front Belooru Basappa Shivappa died in hospital in Bengaluru on Monday due to age-related ailments. Bid to smuggle drugs to Iraq under scanner Central investigating agencies are looking into three recent seizures of different types of drugs - tablets and injections -meant to be taken to terror outfit ISIS-hit Iraq from Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Congress to have new party in-charge for Telangana Telangana is set to have new Congress in-charge to lead the party in 2019 elections. Congress President Sonia Gandhi has appointed a new All India Congress Committee (AICC) team to look after the party work in Telangana. Mithali Raj gifted BMW for leading India to World Cup final India women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj was felicitated at Pullella Gopichand Badminton Academy, at Hyderabad on Tuesday. Ramdas Athawale wants reservation for Reddys in cricket team Introduction of reservations in selection of the Indian cricket team is an idea that should be considered seriously, Union minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has said. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN food security GO is like Tughlaq Darbar, Stalin says The Tamil Nadu government must immediately withdraw an order issued by it under the National Food Security Act as it would disturb the functioning of the public distribution system in the state, DMK working president M K Stalin said on Tuesday. MKU vice-chancellor Chelladurai not eligible for the post, VC selection panel member tells Madras HC Harish L Mehta, one of the search committee members that recommended a panel of three names to Tamil Nadu governor Vidya Ragar Rao to appoint vice-chancellor of the Madurai Kamaraj University, told the Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Tuesday that MKU vice-chancellor P P Chelladurai was the state government’s choice. Chelladurai was not eligible for the post, Mehta said TN youth drowns in Cauvery after rescuing eight of his friends A youth saved the lives of eight of his friends before drowning after an overloaded coracle capsized in the Cauvery river near Mettur in Tamil Nadu in on Monday evening. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat floods: Broken roads need Rs 1,100 crore repairs This monsoon floods have caused severe damage to state and national highways as well as urban and village roads in the state. Gujarat floods: Adverse weather hits industrial output Gujarat floods: 108 staff walks 8km to help woman A team of EMRI 108 in flood-hit Banaskantha district on Sunday came to the rescue of a 22-year old woman, who was in need of medical attention as she had given birth to a girl child recently. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Gorakhpur riot case: HC allows plea against UP government's order Babuli Kol seeks Rs 5 lakh ransom from kidnapped gangman's family UP policemen to be taught 'etiquette lessons' Fed up by the complaints of policemen involved in misbehaving with complainants across the state, top state police brass have decided to impart training to policemen of lower ranks for maintaining etiquette. The training aims to improve the working style of policemen at police stations as part of effective policing. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Pilgrims all set for Haj this year Preparations are in full swing among Haj pilgrims of the state as their journey date draws nearer.About 700 pilgrims from the state will go for annual Haj this year. Pradeep Sethy gets 7 years in prison The CMD of Artha Tatwa (AT) Group Pradeep Sethy, convicted by the CBI court in April in connection with the chit fund scam, received a fresh jolt on Monday when another trial court sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a separate cheating case registered against him at the Kharavela Nagar police station. Women take man to task for cheating Having multiple relationships has cost a youth dear as he was slapped by two of his girlfriends in full public view at Buddha Park in Chandrasekharpur here on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sampathiya Uike elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh Sampathiya Uike, BJP’s tribal leader from Mandla was elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Civic polls: Dissidents making life tough for BJP Already grappling with local issues and agrarian unrest, the BJP is now facing an intense lobbying by its leaders to get a ticket for the ensuing local body polls. The party, which had declared its candidates for all 37 municipal councils, has been compelled to make changes at some places, including Mandla district, after protests by local workers. Kuno wildlife sanctuary to be notified national park The Madhya Pradesh forest department is likely to notify Kuno wildlife sanctuary as a national park — the last condition imposed by a Supreme Court-appointed committee for translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Last date to submit EOI for HMT unit extended to Aug 11 The last date to submit expression of interest (EOI) for lease of tractor unit at Pinjore's hindustan machine tool (HMT) has been extended from July 28 to August 11. Mohali set to get 50 lakh electric crematorium Mohali is all set to have electric crematorium at the cremation ground in Mohali.Mohali municipal corporation has proposed to set up the crematorium at a cost of Rs 50 to Rs 60 lakh. Guest Column - 'Rehabilitative law for rape survivors far away' An innocent girl child suffers rape. Shocking and revolting, angry reactions emerge.The aftermath of the victim will be a complicated mountain of worries, problems and difficulties, sans solutions. More Chandigarh News»

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