[wanabidii] News Digest: Indian Oil Q1 profit falls 45% but beats estimates

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		Thursday, August 03, 2017
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		Business
		Indian Oil Q1 profit falls 45% but beats estimates GST impact: Services activity contracts to 4-year low in July, says report The launch of GST was cited by services firms as having caused contraction in new work orders, leading to lower activity, the survey said. The downturn in services follows a similar weakness in the manufacturing sector, which also contracted in July following the GST launch Arun Jaitley indicates scope for clubbing 12% and 18% rates under GST The current GST has 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent rates, plus one for luxury and sin goods. There are some that are zero rated, or nil rate. More Business News»

		Environment
		Government prohibits imports of red sanders wood The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT), in a notification, said it has shifted imports of this wood from "free" to "prohibited" category. Global warming reduces protein in key crops Health costs of pollution in India 8 times govt's fuel subsidy India spent $16.9 billion on oil, gas and coal subsidies in 2013 and 2014 but the health costs to meet the burden of air pollution-linked diseases was eight times more at $140.7 billion, says a report by an European environmental non-profit organisation. More Environment News»

		World
		Japan PM seeks new start with cabinet revamp Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered a drubbing in local Tokyo elections last month, which analysts and newspapers blamed on an increasing "arrogance" on the part of the prime minister. Bangladesh's 'Sultan of Sex' detained on blackmail charges Russia blasts US sanctions as 'economic war' US President Donald Trump reluctantly signed off on the new sanctions Wednesday, bowing to domestic pressure after the White House failed to scupper the bill or water it down. More World News»

		Science
		Mishap doesn't dampen enthusiasm for security robots Nasa hiring new 'planetary protection officer' to defend Earth from alien matter Nasa is hiring "planetary protection officer" to ensure alien matter does not infect Earth. The three-year position — with a chance to extend it to five years - carries a six-figure salary. In a scientific first, disease gene 'edited' in human embryos Scientists in the United States have repaired a disease-causing mutation in the DNA of early-stage human embryos, they said on Wednesday, taking a step closer to engineering babies free of inherited disorders. More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung W2017 flip phone with dual display launched in China South Korean consumer electronics giant has launched its flip phone Samsung SM-G9298 in China. Karbonn Aura Note Play smartphone launched at Rs 7,590 Domestic smartphone maker Karbonn has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Aura Note Play smartphone. Now, send money using Skype All Skype users will now be able to transfer money to their contacts using the app. More Technology News»

		Education
		Cabinet clears plan to fail students in classes V, VIII An enabling provision will be made in the Right of Children for Free and Compulsory Education amendment Bill which will allow states to hold back students in class V and class VIII if they fail in the year-end exam. However, the students will get a second chance to take another exam and pass. Union Cabinet approves scrapping of 'no-detention' policy in schools The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the scrapping of the "no-detention policy" in schools till Class VIII. The cabinet also approved the Human Resource Development Ministry's plan of creating 20 world-class institutions in the country. Panel pulls up govt for failure to fill OBC jobs in univ faculties A parliamentary committee has slammed the government for high backlog in OBC vacancies in faculties in universities. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No coercive action against Uber and Ola drivers, Maharshtra govt assures Bombay high court Bring everyone on a level playing field the Bombay high court suggested on Thursday as it wondered if the state was discriminating between black and yellow cabs and others. Mumbai police to summon Jet airways employees who turned away first time fliers Dilip Kumar is doing fine, says wife Saira Banu Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who has been hospitalised due to dehydration, is recovering well. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Miscreants open fire at police in Delhi, three arrested Police arrested three miscreants after a brief exchange of fire at New Delhi's Connaught Place on Wednesday night. Cloudy Thursday morning in Delhi It was a pleasant cloudy morning here on Thursday with the minimum temperature recorded at 27.3 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. Soon, popular films on demand in trains You can soon watch a film or catch up on your favourite TV show on smartphones, laptops or other devices during those boring train journeys. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Find me a bride': Farmer's plaintive plea to village panchayat VTU students to protest about back-to-back exams, delayed results Income Tax raids on Karnataka minister continue for second day Shivakumar, who is hosting 44 Gujarat Congress MLAs at a resort on outskirts of Bengaluru, is an influential Vokkaliga community leader and also one of the wealthiest state ministers in the country. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad students green drive lauded The awareness programme began with an interpretive dance about the five elements followed by other educative activities. MIM's Dalit welfare project starts today The Majlis-eIttehadul Muslimeen (MIM) is all set to bridge the gap with Dalits in the Nampally Assembly constituency beginning August 3. Haj panel advice to elders: Walk before Mecca pilgrims' progress he Haj camp is scheduled for August 11 at the Haj House. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Health minister's cook handled his mining business: I-T Department Acted As 'Benami' Contractor After Bihar, next stop Tamil Nadu for BJP The O Pannerselvam-led faction has a rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is likely that the former chief minister will meet Amit Shah during his TN visit, said sources close to him. Sivaji Ganesan statute removed from Marina More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat government begins crop damage survey The state government claimed that it has rescued 20,000 people stranded in floods and moved 80,000 people to safer places during heavy rains that lashed north Gujarat last week. Silver imports to Gujarat shoot up by 80% Increased consumer as well as investor demand coupled with lower prices and higher consumption by industries have significantly pushed up silver imports to Gujarat by 80.33% in 2017. Policeman threatens judge in Gandhidham, probe ordered Bhavna Patel, superintendent of police, Kutch (east), told TOI, "We have ordered an inquiry into the incident.We still don't know what exactly transpired. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University rusticates 3 students for indiscipline Panel Formed On HC Order Takes Action; Students To Protest Jolt to Mayawati as national general secretary quits BSP he Mayawati-led BSP received yet another shock on Wednesday when party national general secretary and ex-MLA, Indrajeet Saroj, left the party accusing her of demanding money. Petrol being given without helmet in Allahabad Although around a fortnight has passed since the district magistrate, Sanjay Kumar, had issued an order instructing all the petrol pumps of the district to provide petrol to two-wheeler riders only if they are wearing helmet, but by each passing day, more and more people could be seen violating the orders of the DM. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Fire engulfs hotelier's house, five charred to death Green panel slaps closure notice on 16 industries closure notices on 16 small industries in Puri and Bhubaneswar for their failure to check water pollution.The move follows a directive of the Supreme Court. In search of Geographical Indication tag for rasagolla, state government seeks tool room aid The state government has decided to approach the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in its bid to file an application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Odisha's popular sweet dish rasagolla. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Death knell for MCA: 27 colleges, 0 admission this year Once a much-sought after course among students, Master of Computer Application (MCA) is now virtually gasping for breath. This year, 27 colleges out of 49 in the state have seen no admission. There are 3,110 seats available in the state, of which around 82% seats are vacant. There are around 66 colleges in the state which run MCA courses. Realising the poor demand for the courses, 17 colleges did not participate in the counselling as they decided not to take any admission this year. How's that: Bhopal cricket has no boss, funds unused Owing to the defunct Bhopal Divisional Cricket Association (BDCA), cricket development in the state capital has been badly hit. Due to the absence of a functioning body, the funds allocated for cricket development in Bhopal are not fully utilised. English still alien to school kids Only 5 percent students of government schools and 35 percent students of private schools in rural Madhya Pradesh can read a sentence in English, says the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2016. With this, the dismal state of education in MP has come to fore again. ASER is the largest annual household survey of children in rural India that focuses on the status of schooling and basic learning. Facilitated by Pratham, ASER is conducted in each rural district by local organizations and institutions. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Use of smart phones banned for teachers in Haryana schools DC's keep-away order in force, but deadly Ghaggar has many takers Panchayat funds audit gives clean chit to SAD regime; government stumped When contacted, panchayats minister Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa told TOI, "I am really concerned.We may not go ahead with the audit for the remaining panchayats.I'll discuss with the officers for some alternate method.". More Chandigarh News»

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