News Digest: Second year in row, Delhi girl tops civil services exam

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		Wednesday, May 11, 2016
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		India
		Second year in row, Delhi girl tops civil services exam Uttarakhand trust vote: BSP's Mayawati saves the day for Congress Uttarakhand trust vote: Sonia Gandhi calls it a big day but keeps fingers crossed More India News»

		Business
		Zombie firms slow down global productivity: Rajan The RBI governor has said that the world was facing a problem of productivity slowdown due to government inability to put firms "out of their misery" and also due to protection provided to oligopolistic firms. Snapdeal gross sales growth dives Online marketplace Snapdeal, one of SoftBank's biggest bets in India, registered a slower growth in its gross sales for the year ended March 2016 as it fought rivals Amazon and Flipkart in a fierce battle for supremacy of the Indian e-commerce space. Quikr buys beauty services co Online classifieds firm Quikr has acquired on-demand beauty services startup Salosa. The acquisition is part of the company's plan to invest Rs 250 crore in the home services vertical, which competes with the likes of Babajob. More Business News»

		Environment
		Panel slams green ministry for failing to curb pollution CPCB fails to control pollution A parliamentary panel has pulled up the Union environment ministry and the country's national pollution watchdog - Central Pollution Control Board - for their poor performance in controlling pollution and not achieving targets to create air, water and noise pollution monitoring infrastructure. Wasps discovered in India named after Brad Pitt Brad Pitt's flying namesake is a tiny creature measuring less than 2 mm. While thinking of a name for the new wasp, Buntika A Butcher, from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, recalled her long hours of studying in laboratory right under the poster of her favourite film actor. More Environment News»

		World
		Bangladesh hangs Jamaat chief for 1971 war crimes North Korean leader's younger sister gets new post North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's younger sister is among the officials who won new posts at the country's ruling-party congress. The state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday that Kim Yo-jong was named a member of the Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee during the congress. Italy arrests Afghan suspected of plotting attacks The Italian police on Tuesday arrested an Afghan suspected of plotting attacks in Italy, Britain and France after finding incriminating evidence on his mobile phone. A second Afghan has been arrested for alleged people trafficking while warrants have been issued for three other people. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Is 'Azhar' too real for comfort? The upcoming film, 'Azhar', has been embroiled in a curious case of controversy 'Dilwale ruined my faith in cinema' The comedian calls censorship ‘brutal’ and says that often, comedians are forced to dilute their ideas because of it Katrina moves into a new home post breakup Four months post her alleged breakup from Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has reportedly moved out from the Carter Road love nest where the couple once resided together. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Record 1,284 planets added to list of worlds beyond solar system New malaria vaccine offers durable protection in human trials An experimental malaria vaccine has been found to protect a small number of healthy people from infection for more than one year after immunization, says a study. The vaccine, known as the PfSPZ Vaccine, was developed and produced by US-based pharmaceutical company Sanaria. New malaria vaccine offers durable protection in human trials An experimental malaria vaccine has been found to protect a small number of healthy people from infection for more than one year after immunization, says a study. The vaccine, known as the PfSPZ Vaccine, was developed and produced by US-based pharmaceutical company Sanaria. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 9: Hyderabad beat Pune to go top in points table With this victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the top of the points table with 14 points, while Rising Pune Supergiants sunk to the seventh spot with six points after their eight defeats in 11 matches. Sourav Ganguly backs Virat Kohli over MS Dhoni as captain "Virat Kohli is getting better every time. He is probably the best in the world in terms of consistency. His mental energy, tenacity is unreal. His attitude on the field is superb. His record as Test captain has been good," Sourav Ganguly said. Shashank Manohar steps down as BCCI president According to reliable sources, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur is being tipped to take over the hot seat. IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla is also in the running along with Maharashtra Cricket Association president and business magnet Ajay Shirke. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 new features coming to Xiaomi smartphones The Chinese smarthone giant today announced the new MIUI 8 based on Android OS at an event in China. The all new UI features some new useful functionalities that promise to enhance both user experience and productivity. Reliance Jio Money Wallet silently launched on Google Play Store Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd's (R-Jio) digital wallet app JioMoney has made a quite debut on Google Play Store. Foxconn nears deal to build iPhones in India: Report Your next iPhone could be made in India. According to a report in ET Now, the iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn is in talks with the Indian government to open a facility to make Apple smartphones in the country. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kerala plus two results announced: 80.94 percent candidates eligible for higher studies West Bengal board Class 10 results declared SC nullifies medical tests held by states, private colleges the three-member oversight committee, headed by former Chief Justice R M Lodha, to oversee NEET-II. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay HC: Speeding alone no ground to book person for rash driving Driving a car at high speeds is by itself not a strong enough ground to book a person for rash and negligent driving, the Bombay high court has ruled. Centre denies security clearance to Navi Mumbai airport bidder The Union home ministry has denied security clearance to at least one of the bidders for the Navi Mumbai airport, said the government in Parliament on Tuesday. Maha files review petition against SC's order on NEET Apex Court’s Decision Unfair, Say Students More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Supreme Court allows diesel tourist taxis to run as Delhi cabs The SC also permitted diesel taxis to do point-to-point pick-up and drop of passengers within the NCR like city cabs running on petrol and CNG.But the relief will last only till their permits are valid. Delhi judge dials 100, gets no reply; HC to hear PIL A Delhi high court judge has written to the commissioner of police about the "poor" response of 'dial 100' helpline service, based on his personal experience. Second year in row, Delhi girl tops civil services exam More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		UPSC exam: Youth from Kolar bags 193rd rank Chethan from Kolar secured 193rd rank in the UPSC results which were announced on Tuesday.The Siddaganga Institute of Technology student did his engineering in information science. ESI scheme to cover 26 districts The labour and employment ministry has extended the ESI (Employees State Insurance) scheme to 26 districts of Karnataka effective May 1 this year.Only Bidar, Mangaluru, Chikmagaluru and Madikeri districts are out of it. HC awards life term to five LeT operatives The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday handed down a life sentence to five LeT operatives under section 121-A of the Indian Penal Code for conspiring to wage war against the government. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2 fall to death from train Two youths fell to their death from a train near Giddalur in Prakasam district early on Tuesday morning.Reports say Suresh (22) and Sarveswara Rao (35) were standing near the door of the coach. Cong to blame for RDS delay: Harish Rao "If Telangana Congress leaders are really sincere about getting justice to Mahbubnagar, then they must ask their party leaders in AP to stop creating hurdles to RDS. 5 of family killed over property row Five members of a family, including three women, were murdered by their close relatives in Bhainsa of Adilabad district on Tuesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		4th time lucky, Chennai girl bags 7th rank in UPSC exam Chennai: Third time's a charm may be a popular saying but Chennai girl Sharanya Ari struck gold in her fourth attempt at the all India civil services exam. Doctors face stick for unreadable prescriptions If a doctor in the state writes an illegible prescription like that from this Thursday, it could get him in serious trouble, all the way to suspension of his medical licence. Anti-liquor protesters seek action after thrashing by cops The state coordinator Vetrivel Chezhian came in a wheelchair to lodge the complaint. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		CM shows concern over reducing income of farmers Chief minister Anandiben Patel expressed her concern over the number of families giving up agriculture as their profession and opting for alternate jobs. Amdavadis, take note of these timeless breakfast delicacies Every morning, a healthy yet delicious breakfast tops the agenda at every household. Thanks to the craze for quick yummy choices, the traditional food items are getting a makeover and they often have a tinge of other flavors. Liquor party bust: Crime branch summons Modhwadia, 25 accused Ahmedabad, May 10 () A day after senior Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia claimed that police took bribe to "settle the matter" after busting a liquor party which was also attended by his son, the crime branch today summoned him to provide "proofs" to substantiate his allegations. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University V-C rues 'political interference' Allahabad, May 10 () Allahabad University vice- chancellor, who recently drew flak from BJP leaders over his handling of a students' agitation, today said "political interference" has brought the administrative machinery of the varsity to a "standstill". Hardened criminal escapes from custody Laxity on the part of escorting policemen helped a hardened criminal Vinod Pasi alias Gadau Pasi of Mundera (Dhoomanganj), carrying Rs 50,000 cash reward on his head, escape near Khuldabad road on Tuesday HC seeks reply on filthy water supply in Allahabad The Allahabad high court on Monday took note of supply of unclean water from Khusrau Bagh water plant to the Allahabad city and sought an affidavit in this connection. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Stalemate continues as Opp demands removal of Justice M M Das Bhubaneswar, May 10 () The stalemate in Odisha Assembly continued even as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today attended an all-party meeting convened by the Speaker to resolve the issues relating to chitfund scam. Odisha CM comes to discussion table, fails to end assembly deadlock Conceding to the opposition demand, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday attended an all-party meeting convened by speaker Niranjan Pujari to break the ongoing impasse in the assembly over chit fund scam. 18 new eco-tourism hubs in offing in Odisha Continuing its effort to turn some selected forest areas into ideal eco-tourism hubs, the state government has selected 18 more sites for the purpose. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Is 'Vaicharik Mahakumbh' part of Sangh Parivar's world outreach programme? Two major political events await the ongoing Simhastha Kumbh festival in the holy town of Ujjain this week. Green loss: Activist moves NGT While the Madhya Pradesh government is gearing up for 'Vaicharik Mahakumbh' at Ninaura village, near Ujjain, social activist Ajay Dubey has filed a petition before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), raising objection to uprooting old trees, raising concrete structures and wastage of water at the mega event venue. Armyman suffers bullet injury An armyman sustained bullet injury in his abdomen at 3EME Centre here on Tuesday afternoon. A case was later registered at Shahjahanabad police station. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Ready to face canecharge' AAP MP Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday again attacked the Badal family. Probe drug charges against party colleague: BJP's CPS to DGP Adding more to the embarrassment of the state BJP, the party's chief parliamentary secretary Som Parkash has now written to the DGP seeking a high-level probe into the drug trade allegations against a party colleague. Robbers snatch Rs 1.5 lakh from petrol pump employee Robbers snatched Rs 1.5 lakh from a petrol pump employee in Jagadhri town of Yamunanagar on Tuesday after throwing chilli powder into his eyes. More Chandigarh News»

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