News Digest: Monkey spends 30 minutes in Parliament

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		Friday, July 29, 2016
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		India
		Monkey spends 30 minutes in Parliament As lawmakers were going about their business on Thursday, a monkey business was unfolding in the Parliament House library adjoining the Central Hall. And this because a simian had found its way into the reading room meant for MPs and journalists. Rajasthan govt to appeal in SC against Salman's acquittal A day after a key witness in the chinkara poaching cases, Harish Dulani, resurfaced and stuck to his claim that Salman Khan had shot the gazelles, the Rajasthan government on Thursday said it would go to Supreme Court against the actor’s acquittal by the high court. Pay twice the fine for traffic offences to avoid court date? More India News»

		Business
		Government warns revenue officers for indiscipline The government has taken strong exception to the Indian Revenue Service Association's Mumbai unit passing a resolution against the revenue department, with the finance ministry terming it as "insubordination" and warning it will initiate action against those indulging in indiscipline. Service tax dept to re-auction Mallya jet on Aug 18 Having failed to get a good valuation in the first attempt to auction the luxury jet of embattled businessman Vijay Mallya last month, the service tax department will re-auction it on August 18, possibly at a lower reserve price. After Max Life merger deal, Axis Bank ties up with LIC Axis Bank has signed an agreement with Life Insurance Corporation to distribute policies of the country’s largest life insurer. More Business News»

		Environment
		New varieties of butterflies discovered in Uttarakhand With the discovery in Uttarakhand recently, the total number of varieties of butterflies found in the hill state is 453. Of the three new varieties, two were discovered and photographed in Nainital whereas the third was found in Haldwani. WWF urges closure of all tiger farms Six baby rhinos saved from flooded Kaziranga Six rhino calves, displaced in the current floods in the famous Kaziranga National Park in Assam, have been rescued, a forest official said on Thursday. More Environment News»

		World
		China, Russia navies to hold drills in South China Sea China and Russia will hold "routine" naval exercises in the South China Sea in September, China said on Thursday, adding that the drills were aimed at strengthening their cooperation and were not aimed at any other country. The exercises come at a time of heightened tension in the contested waters. Democrats woo "pissed off" Sanders supporters Russia announces aid ops for Syria's battered Aleppo Syria ally Russia announced a "large-scale" aid operation on Thursday for trapped civilians and opposition fighters fleeing the embattled northern city of Aleppo, as President Bashar al-Assad offered an amnesty to rebels who surrender. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Genelia shares adorable pic of newborn son Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza are one of the most adorable couples in B-Town. Aamir Khan, not Hrithik Roshan in YRF's 'Thug'? If reports are to be believed, Mr Perfectionist might just replace Hrithik and come on board to play the lead role in 'Thug' which will be directed by 'Dhoom 3' director Vijay Krishna Acharya. If all goes well then this will be Aamir's third outing with Yash Raj, after 'Fanaa' and 'Dhoom 3'. Big B dubs for 'The BFG' in Bhojpuri Amitabh Bachchan has lent his voice for the Hindi version of Steven Spielberg’s 'The Big Friendly Giant' (BFG). More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Robots just as good as human surgeons: Study Einstein will continue to be relevant... On Friday, he will be singing Herman Hupfeld’s ‘As time goes by’, which gained popularity after it was used in Casablanca, a decade later in 1942. He’ll be singing it for the for students in St Joseph’s College and he says he isn’t singing it because it was in Casablanca, but because the prelude to the song is about (Albert) Einstein. To reverse damage of sitting eight hours at a desk, take a brisk, hour-long walk Scientists analyzing data from more than 1 million people found that it takes about 60 to 75 minutes of "moderate intensity" exercise to undo the damage of sitting for at least eight hours a day. Not exercising and sitting all day is as dangerous as being obese or smoking, they found. More Science News»

		Sports
		I am hopeful NADA panel will take right decision: Narsingh Despite not having enough evidence to prove the allegations of a sabotage, Narsingh Yadav today put up a brave face sounding hopeful that the NADA panel will give a proper verdict on his doping scandal. We have to be positive and ruthless: Ishant India's senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma is extremely happy with the performance of the bowling unit and hopes that the team will display "positive and ruthless" intent in the next three Test matches against the West Indies. NADA postpones verdict on Narsingh's doping case The suspense over wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Olympic participation continues after the National Anti-Doping Agency deferred its final verdict on the doping scandal surrounding him to Saturday or Monday at the end of a two-day hearing in New Delhi. More Sports News»

		Technology
		E-commerce troubles: CXO salaries lose steam Many who got swept up during the boom of 2014 and 2015 are getting back to lower-paying but stable jobs at half their previous salaries in some instances. 7 hottest gaming laptops you can buy right now Over the past few years, tech giants have been witnessing a fall in the sales of laptops. 11 iOS 10 features Apple didn't talk about While the company outlined most major features coming in iOS 10, there were some that missed the mention. Here are 11 such features. More Technology News»

		Education
		Thousands apply for handful of seats left in Delhi University colleges At Rajasthan University, foreign authors give way to Gandhi, Vivekanand, CK Prahlad The curriculum revision committee says that inclusion of a chapter on Swami Vivekanand will enlighten young generation on how a yogi is behind concepts like 'globalization, corporate social responsibility and trusteeship'. 73 seats vacant at end of counselling in IITs At the end of this year's joint counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and other government-funded technical institutes, only 73 vacancies are left in IITs, bulk of them (38) in IIT-BHU. In case of NITs (National Institutes of Technology), there are 1,518 vacancies. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BMC fire audit to cover over 6,500 buildings Times News NetworkMumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is in the process of conducting a fire audit of 6,512 buildings in the city and will also map high-fire-risk areas, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the state assembly on Thursday. Former NCP MLA claims innocence in land grab case Former NCP MLA Gilbert Mendonca was on Thursday remanded in police custody for seven days by a magistrate court following his arrest in connection with a land-grab case in the Kasarvadavli area here Cab aggregator to help drivers get vehicle loan Cab aggregator Uber has come up with a special scheme called ‘Mee Pan Malak’ for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to allow them to own vehicles at affordable rates. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Monkey spends 30 minutes in Parliament As lawmakers were going about their business on Thursday, a monkey business was unfolding in the Parliament House library adjoining the Central Hall. And this because a simian had found its way into the reading room meant for MPs and journalists. Auto strike off, no clarity on key demand Tanwar: Surender illegally occupies four govt flats More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Miffed over extra RS 500 demand, man tortures sex worker for 4 hours A sex worker who was tortured for four hours - burnt with cigarette butts and beaten with a belt - by a regular client kept her wits about and ensured that the accused's brutal behavior did not go unpunished. High rate of 'bogus' lawyers worries BCI There is a third category of people who have done law on the basis of their 'direct' masters degree (MA) done under open university scheme, which is impermissible as per Supreme Court ruling. Furnish list of traffic bottlenecks by August 10, HC judge tells BBMP The high court on Thursday directed the BBMP commissioner to submit a list of the spots which impede traffic flow.The court wants the names by August 10. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bhosale appointed Allahabad CJ The bench and the Bar of the Hyderabad High Court on Thursday bid farewell to Acting Chief Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale, who was elevated as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. HC division referred to larger bench The Hyderabad High Court on Thursday referred to a larger bench a petition filed by the Telangana government seeking review of an earlier judgment about setting up an AP high court in Hyderabad on a temporary basis. KCR to meet newly appointed VCs today Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will hold a meeting with the newly appointed vice-chancellors of various universities on Friday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Non-profit centre to organise workshop on citizenship and democracy Prajnya Trust, a non-profit centre working on women's rights, gender violence and peace, will hold a three-day workshop on citizenship and democracy between August 13 to 15. Ensure win in local body polls: Jaya to party workers J Jayalalithaa on Thursday exhorted party workers to work for a massive win in the forthcoming local body elections in the state.The polls are scheduled for October. Man swindles money exchange firm of Rs 2.6 cr 2.6 crore from a money exchange company in Nungambakkam on Wednesday evening and arrested four employees of the firm, who were involved in the transaction. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'My husband's affair led to my son's death' Bereaved mother claims her 19-year-old son ended his life by jumping in front of a train as he could not reconcile with his father's philandering ways Crime branch to probe extortion complaint against MLA Nalin Kotadiya HC notice to AMC over no water connection to 2002 riot affected Gujarat high court on Thursday expressed its discontentment towards the civic body after the 2002 riots affected families from Gomtipur area complained that the authorities have been denying them water and drainage connection for last 14 years. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP Guv calls for "laxman rekha", "maryada" in public life   Allahabad, Jul 28 () Expressing regret over the ongoing acerbic war of words between the BJP and BSP, Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today remarked that leaders of both the political parties must never breach the "laxman rekha" of decorum (maryada) in public life. HC orders CBI inquiry into illegal mining across UP Allahabad, Jul 28 () Taking a grim view of illegal mining in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court today directed the CBI to investigate the matter across the state, including the role of government officials in facilitating the same, and submit a report within six weeks. Allahabad's dentist to train Pakistani counterparts More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Global students deliberate on burning issues at model UN meet Concerns were raised and solutions suggested on various burning issues of the world as school children from 16 different countries gathered at the SAI International School's Model United Nations (SAIMUN) on Thursday. 4 lakh tribal kids to be screened for hepatitis Health minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak flagged off a tribal-centric hepatitis mission aiming at building awareness, prevention and eradication of viral hepatitis here on Thursday. Doc testimony not necessary to establish med negligence More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Criminal with Rs 20,000 reward held Police arrested an on-the-run criminal who was carrying a reward of Rs 20,000 on his head, in Gwalior on Thursday. Medha: SSP rehabilittaion project another Vyapam scam' Medha Patkar (354 words) Congress stages walkout over MPPSC paper leak Quotes SC On Vyapam, Seeks CM's Resignation More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab cow vigilantes 'raid' soap-makers over tallow source Firm Owners Meet Dy CM Amid Threats, Inconclusive Lab Reports Free health camp for all on Saturday Mohali hospital aims at eliminating hepatitis by 2030 Hepatitis B & C are amongst the common causes of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. More Chandigarh News»

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