News Digest: At 47 million, India has the most adolescent school dropouts

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		Friday, July 15, 2016
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		India
		At 47 million, India has the most adolescent school dropouts A joint study by Unesco Institute for Statistics and the Global Education Monitoring Report has found that 47 million adolescents in India have not progressed to upper secondary school. As per the data, the country has the highest number of out-of-school adolescents in the world. IAF biased, claims officer who led guard of honour for Obama Wing Commander Pooja Thakur, who stole the show at President Obama's reception here last year by becoming the first woman officer to lead the tri-service guard of honour, has appealed to the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) after being denied permanent commission by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Judges' vacancy up from 20% in 2002 to 22% in 2016 Despite decade-long monitoring of steps taken by high courts to speed up recruitment of judicial officers for trial courts, the Supreme Court appears to have achieved little as the vacancy position has increased from 20% in 2002 to 22% in 2016. More India News»

		Business
		Desi execs lead Cadbury global ops from India India's coal shift a big jolt for Indonesian exporters Indonesian coal miners face an Indian double whammy as its main export market India producing so much coal now that it aims to wind down imports in two years, and it is also set to start exporting for the first time — to a market dominated by Indonesia. TCS Q1 net profit up 10% to Rs 6,317 crore India's largest software services firm TCS reported 9.9 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,317 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016-17. It posted a net profit of Rs 5,747 crore in the April-June period of the 2015-16 fiscal, the Mumbai-based firm said in a BSE filing. More Business News»

		Environment
		Murthy's journey: From rogue killer to refined kumki In the 1990s Murthy was a terror. He killed at least 20 people in Kerala's Wayanad and was a nightmare for residents of the nearby areas. But soon after the Kerala government declared him a 'killer', he migrated to the Gudalur forest division in the Nilgiris. Well, the Murthy in question is not another forest brigand, but a Makhna (male elephant without tusks). Plastic debris a threat to marine life along Goa's coast Marine life along Goa's shoreline is facing a threat from plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by National Institute of Oceanography. According to the study, "plastic coupled with accidental spills from vessels is posing a big challenge to the environment". SCS ruling won't stop plundering of ecosystem: Experts The Hague tribunal ruling that China has caused severe harm to coral reefs and endangered species in the South China Sea will not stop further damage to an already plundered ecosystem, scientists and academics said. More Environment News»

		World
		US offering Russia military pact in Syria against ISIS The United States is offering Russia a new military pact against the ISIS and al-Nusra in Syria, according to a leaked report, if finalized, could dramatically alter America's role in the Arab country's civil war. Moscow strongly backs Syrian President Bashar al-Assad while Washington wants to see him ousted. US SC judge Ruth Ginsburg regrets Donald Trump criticism US supreme court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she regrets making critical comments about Republican presidential contender Donald Trump. In a CNN interview, Ginsburg called the presumptive Republican nominee "a faker", reacting to which, Trump tweeted Ginsburg's "mind is shot". Chinese man to serve US prison term for military hacking Chinese businessman Su Bin who pleaded guilty in March to conspiring to hack into the computer networks of Boeing and other major US defence contractors was sentenced to nearly four years in prison. He was charged with taking part in a scheme by Chinese military to obtain sensitive military info. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sohail-Seema giving marriage another shot? Sohail Khan and his wife Seema made a joint appearance at a birthday bash at his sister Arpita’s house quashing rumours of trouble in their marriage. Sridevi: Rare images that should not be missed Diana Penty's look from 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' Here’s an exclusive look of Diana Penty as Harpreet Kaur in ‘Happy Bhag Jayegi’. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		For the first time, scientists to sequence genes in space Rubins, a trained microbiologist who arrived at the space station on Saturday, will be using the samples to put Oxford Nanopore's MinION sequencer - a pocket-sized DNA sequencer - through its paces. Music likes and dislikes are not hard-wired in human brains: Study NASA's Juno spacecraft beams first pictures from Jupiter NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent back the first pictures since arriving at Jupiter. An image released Tuesday shows Jupiter surrounded by three of its four largest moons. The picture was taken on Saturday when the Juno spacecraft was circling 3 million miles away. More Science News»

		Sports
		Misbah becomes oldest Test centurion in 82 years Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years when he reached three figures against England at Lord's on Thursday and celebrated by performing an impressive series of press-ups. Can't keep dwelling on the past: Bopanna on teaming with Paes Forget the past and communicate as much as possible -- that's how Rohan Bopanna plans to make his partnership with Leander Paes click in next month's Olympics as he feels there is no point in holding on to the bitterness. Australian company Spartan dupes Dhoni of Rs 20 crore Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who remains a sought after personality in the endorsement world despite his retirement from Tests, has been duped by one of the many brands he endorses -- Spartan Sports -- of over Rs 20 crore. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 things you didn't know about Pokemon Go Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise has been running strong for almost past 20 years, and now the craze created by Nintendo’s much-awaited Pokemon Go only goes to show the cultural phenomenon it is. You may soon be able to place your Pizza Hut orders on Facebook, Twitter Pizza Hut has announced a new social ordering platform or "chatbot" which will allow conversational ordering of pizzas and other menu items on Facebook Messenger and Twitter. Trai has a new plan to get India connected, make Wi-Fi cost-efficient Can Wi-Fi be a costefficient answer to how to boost internet penetration in India and improve the quality of mobile services? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) feels that public hotspots and Wi-Fi can emerge as a backbone for increasing internet penetration across the country , while reducing load for choked telecom operators, who are battling poor call quality and slow broadband speeds. More Technology News»

		Education
		Javadekar announces approval for 2 new Kendriya Vidyalayas in UP HRD ministry to bring in separate bill for IIITs The HRD ministry has decided to bring in a "separate bill" to govern the affairs of Indian Institutes for Information and Technology (IIITs) which are functioning under the public-private partnership model. The ministry has also decided to allow increased intake of foreign students in IIITs. Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi appointed CBSE chairperson More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC: Student to go to new school to avoid conflict Observing that they don’t want an expelled 11-year-old to end up as a “martyr” in the fight between his parents and an international school, Bombay High Court on Thursday told the state government to ensure he attends some school nearby from Monday. ATS nabs murder convict who had jumped parole The state anti-terrorism squad (ATS) on Wednesday detained a murder convict who had jumped parole and was on the run. Crop insurance cover up by 10%, farmers to benefit In a piece of good news for distressed farmers, the state government has decided to increase the indemnity level for crop insurance from 60% to 70%. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Flying club must leave Safdarjung airport: HC Renovation nod withdrawn after high court query ECA delay gives candidates a tough time Delhi University kept candidates seeking admission under extracurricular activities (ECA) category waiting till the eleventh hour to release the shortlist for the final trial, till filing of this report late on Thursday More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		How discussion on plane led to an invention - a waterproof polymer As their journey began, Raghavan initiated a discussion on graphene (a form of carbon) in his lab."We were discussing how graphene is impermeable even to helium," Raghavan said. Two week deadline to clean drains in Cubbon Park The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) chairman has set a two-week deadline for the cleaning of the stormwater drain (SWD) in the park, and ensuring that sewage is not released into it. 134 vehicles booked for pollution To curb pollution, over 2,000 vehicles were checked and 134 drivers booked at Cubbon Park on Thursday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Site exhibition of archaeological finds inaugurated Hyderabad, Jul 14 () US Consul General in Hyderabad Michael Mullins today inaugurated a site exhibition of the archaeological finds at the historic Quli Qutb Shahi Tombs (QST) complex here. Owaisi faces court plaint on legal aid for IS suspects remark Hyderabad, Jul 14 () A complaint was today filed in a local court against MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his statement that he would provide legal aid to five city-based persons arrested by NIA for being part of an alleged terror module linked to dreaded Islamic State (IS) group. Hyderabad court asks police to book Owaisi Hyderabad, July 14 (IANS) A city court on Thursday directed police to book a case against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for stating that he will provide legal aid to suspected Islamic State (IS) sympathisers arrested here last month. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Indigenous shrimp feed to help farmers save 20% cost Scientists at ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture have developed 'Vannamei Plus', a feed for vannamei shrimp species that forms a major chunk of the shrimp exports in India. Soon, airport access audit for disabled Twenty-two international airports including Chennai will soon be audited to check if they are friendly for people with disabilities (PwDs). Chengam police brutality: Action after RDO inquiry, govt tells court The promise came after Justice Prakash said the court would not permit any such lawlessness by an instrument of the state.The judge also had a word of praise for the media and social media. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Parents lock government school The parents and the resident of Khimdana village in Barvala in Ahmedabad district locked the Government primary school and registered a protest in the village demanding transfer of the teacher who they alleged was forcing students to do his house hold work and was even beating them. PAAS gets nod for road show upon Hardik's release from jail Ahmedabad, Jul 14 () A day ahead of quota agitation leader Hardik Patel's scheduled release on bail from a jail in Surat, the police today granted permission to Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) to organise a road show of the . Hardik supporters all set to welcome him on a grand scale Ahmedabad, July 14 (IANS) Massive welcome celebrations await Patidar reservation spearhead Hardik Patel, who is expected to return on Friday after over nine months in jail, even as posters screaming, 'Gabbar is Back' have come up across Rajkot and Surat cities. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Netas click with cyber experts for voter connect Cyber campaigning has picked up in the city ahead of Assembly elections scheduled early next year. While several politicians are active on FB and other social media sites, many of the not-so-techie ones are in a scramble to hire cyber experts. 117 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra Despite the tense situation in Kashmir, the faith of the people remains unshaken as 117 people went to have darshan of Lord Shiva from the city in the Amarnath shrine in Kashmir. AU meet to discuss exam irregularities With a view to discussing irregularities in entrance tests of PG courses and research admissions, a meeting between Allahabad University student leaders, representatives of district administration and committee members of AU was held at DSW office of AU, on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		City traffic cops to use credit card swiping devices to collect fine City police will soon procure devices to collect penalty for traffic rule violation through debit and credit cards. Bahuda Yatra disrupted near village in Balasore The Bahuda Rath Yatra in Kuarapur village near Remuna, about 15 km from here, was disrupted for over three hours on Thursday following tension after police seized a piece of meat from the chariot. Sudarsan mugged during pulling of chariots in Puri A group of outlaws befriended renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, attacked him and robbed his gold chain in the crowd during Bahuda Yatra in Puri on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal metal band to perform in Germany City-based metal band Elemental will perform in Germany in their first tour abroad. Experts spell out education policy contours at international conference Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) has organised a 3-day international conference on 'New Education Policy and NAMODI Framework'. Minor kidnapped from railway station, recovered Government railway police on Thursday raided a village in Berasia tehsil and recovered a two-year-old girl, who was abducted from the Bhopal railway station on July 12.Two accused, both women, however managed to flee. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Khemka wants to be lawyer, tops entrance Category cancelled, candidate drags HPSC to court Sheila's projection as UP CM excites Kapurthala residents Old residents of the erstwhile princely state of Kapurthala will be curious to know about the performance of the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, as they have got a connection to the forthcoming assembly elections. More Chandigarh News»

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