News Digest: Focus on rupee as markets gear up for Rexit

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		Sunday, June 19, 2016
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		India
		Focus on rupee as markets gear up for Rexit Banks won't forget him too soon Surgeon leaves theatre before 'deep surgery' More India News»

		Business
		Rajan's announcement likely to hit market next week Dalal Street investors are readying for a lower opening of the sensex on Monday as a knee-jerk reaction to RBI governor Raghuram Rajan’s decision to not continue in his post after his term ends. However, the main concern for the Street is the rupee, and not bonds or stocks, market players said. Messy Brexit could lead to big hit for UK economy: IMF A vote to exit the European Union in next week's referendum could leave Britain's economy more than 5 per cent smaller by 2019 than if it stays in the 28-nation club, the International Monetary Fund said. Government extends 25 per cent tax on wheat imports The government has extended a 25% tax on wheat imports to help curb cheap shipments with domestic stockpiles rising in the country, which is the world's second-biggest wheat producer. Wheat stocks at state-owned warehouses across the country reached more than 40 million tonnes at the start of June. More Business News»

		Environment
		Man mauled to death by tiger in Kanha Tiger Reserve A 70-year-old tribal man was mauled to death by a tiger in the buffer zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve. A park official said efforts are being made to drive away the big cat to the core area of the reserve with the help of elephants. The deceased's family has been given Rs 10,000 as immediate relief. 95% of glaciers in Tibetan plateau have receded Due to degradation of their fragile eco-systems and impact of climate change, the deserts are undergoing a slow transformation which is having far reaching impact on flora, fauna and humans. This issue was discussed at a conference held at the Wildlife Institute of India to commemorate World Day to Combat Desertification on Friday. In Indonesia, most of beached whales free themselves Most of the 29 whales trapped in an Indonesian mangrove swamp managed to free themselves or were gently helped out to sea as the tide rose. Villagers on the east of Java island helped fisheries staff free the pilot whales that became trapped at low tide. More Environment News»

		World
		INA reunion in Kuala Lumpur to salute Netaji Lawyers see LGBT rights at a watershed Democrats' new line on gun control: Do it for national security More World News»

		Entertainment
		'My father is the original hero, I fake it' On Father's Day, papa Jackie says that he cherishes the new identity Tiger has given him, which is ‘Tiger Ka Baap’. Tiger-Disha played hide-n-seek with media? Miranda hostellers get to pose with Shraddha Shraddha Kapoor, who is shooting her new movie 'Half Girlfriend' at Miranda House along with Arjun Kapoor, was spotted happily taking selfies with the college’s hostellers. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Aliens may take 1,500 more years to contact Earth: Study Aliens may take another 1,500 years to contact us as Earth's physical attributes are not unique making it difficult for the extra-terrestrials to locate us, a new study has found. "We haven't heard from aliens yet...but that doesn't mean no one is out there," said scientist Evan Solomonides Cells that made humans possible evolved via 'long, slow dance' The cells that have led to the rise of the most complex life forms on earth, including multi-cellular organisms such as animals or plants, probably evolved as a result of growing intimacy between their single-celled relatives, researchers said. Three International Space Station astronauts land in Kazakhstan The Soyuz TMA-19M capsule carrying NASA's Tim Kopra, Tim Peake of the European Space Agency and the Russian agency Roscosmos' Yuri Malenchenko touched down as scheduled at 3:15 pm local time (0915 GMT) Saturday southeast of Zhezkazgan in Kazakhstan. More Science News»

		Sports
		1st T20I: Zimbabwe pull off thrilling two-run win over India Neville Madziva defended eight runs in the last over as Zimbabwe recorded one of their famous victories over a fancied Indian side, a two-run win in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday to take 1-0 lead. Kohli back at the nets ahead of West Indies tour India skipper and star batsman Virat Kohli returned to training on Saturday, ahead of the all-important Test series in the West Indies next month. Last delivery was 'brilliant', says Dhoni Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has taken his side past the finishing line with his assured batting in crunch situations, found the last delivery bowled by Zimbabwe paceman Neville Madziva to be a "brilliant" one. More Sports News»

		Technology
		15 'most-loved' tech CEOs of 2016 According to the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards announced recently, several CEOs from the industry rank among the top 50 'Highest-rated CEOs' list. Microsoft enters the marijuana business As state after state in the US has legalised marijuana in one way or another, big names in corporate America have stayed away entirely. Marijuana, after all, is still illegal, according to the federal government. 7 best headphones available under Rs 1,000 Looking for a good headphone to buy? One that delivers high-quality sound. However, don't want to spend too much. Also, the vast array of options available on e-commerce websites making the task difficult. Here's help. Below are some of the best headphones available in the market priced below Rs 1,000. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITs, TIFR top in industry, government collaboration: Study The Indian Institutes of Technology and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have emerged as leaders in university-industry-government (UIG) collaborations in the last decade, according to new analysis of India's research and innovation landscape. CBSE toys with idea of 'tinkering labs' Soon, schools affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would provide their students with high-tech 'Atal tinkering laboratories'. UGC seeks to make urban planning a subject The University Grants Commission has written to all universities and colleges to include a subject on urban planning from the current academic year- 2016-17. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Harley Davidson goes flying, jumps divider, injures car driver In a rare accident, a 51-year-old car driver suffered serious injuries when a biker lost control of his Harley Davidson and it flew up in the air after hitting a divider and landed on the car which was moving in the opposite direction on SV Road in Santacruz (west) on Friday. Sussanne Khan booked by Goa police in cheating case Designer Sussanne Khan, ex-wife of Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, has been booked by Panaji police in an alleged Rs 1.87 crore cheating case. Real estate firm Emgee Properties has accused Khan of falsely projecting herself as an architect to secure a contract with the company Underbellies of Mumbai's flyovers to get green look After opening Mumbai’s first park under a flyover in Matunga, the municipal commissioner has directed BMC officials to come up with suggestions to beautify flyovers in their areas More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		RSS for SC/ST quota in AMU Delhi NGO gives Muslim girls a second chance A local NGO gave over two dozen Muslim girls who had dropped out of school, a chance at higher education.Most left school at the secondary level because of poverty or lack of family support. In Delhi, their world only black & white Halonga Alphonse (42) lives in fear even when he is several thousand kilometers away from Republic of Congo here in a Malviya Nagar flat. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Photoshoot at dam exposes chinks in security A three-minute video of a couple at Krishnarajasagara (KRS) dam that's doing the rounds on social media has exposed the lack of security at the sensitive installation. A place that the mentally challenged call home As Christopher hammers away at a bamboo stick trying to carve a pen holder from it, Gokul and Vinod are engrossed in weaving mufflers and designing embroidered cards.Meanwhile, Shaam, the oldest of the lot, is getting a tad restless. Fathers demand equal rights in care of child The rally was organized by Child Rights and Shared Parenting (CRISP) foundation, which focuses on the right of children to get equal attention and care from both parents even after divorce or separation. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Prior permission needed for organising religious speeches' Cops Alert After Flare-Up At Santosh Nagar Over 'Inciting' Discourse AP employees want to shift to Amaravati as rent burden looms About 100 Staffers Urge Govt To Allow Them To Move By June 27 Govt to float exclusive corporation for nomadic tribes' welfare in AP The AP government has decided to float a corporation exclusively for the nomadic tribes in the state. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jaya takes party leaders to task for 'below-par' results Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday gave a piece of her mind to AIADMK functionaries for the party's poor showing in the assembly election. Accessing Alandur metro station no easy task for commuters It has been more than a year since the metro rail services were launched at Alandur, but plans to offer facilities for commuters to switch from buses to trains are yet to take off. Railways starts special freight service to Delhi A statement from Southern Railway said that in an initiative aimed at streamlining freight traffic and to attract parcel consignments specially designed ventilated containers will transport vegetables, fruits and pharmaceuticals from Chennai to Delhi. This service can be used to book perishable cargo too. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Village girl writes to CM, gets bus service Avani Patel, a girl from Joshikuva village in Anklav taluka of Anand district, wrote to chief minister Anandiben Patel about how she and 40 other students do not have the facility of an ST bus service to go to school in Anand, which is 25 km away from the village. PAAS wants to bypass government mediators Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) is gearing up to revive its agitation for OBC status and for release of jailed quota spearhead Hardik Patel. However, the PAAS leaders said on Saturday that they are ready for negotiation with the state government but without any mediator. Gang posing as cops, scribes caught in Ahmedabad A group of four, including two minors, was busted by Vadaj police as they posed as journalists and policemen to extort money from a couple that was visiting a garden on Sabarmati riverfront near Vadaj. Two accused were identified as Sandip Panchal and Parthil Patel, residents of Ranip . More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		In this office, Hindu employees too observe Roza AU to hold PG entrance on June 23 and 24 'Tubewell sanctioned, locals stalling work' Daraganj corporator has alleged that some locals are obstructing installation of a mini tubewell in the area.The tubewell is being installed in the Ganga Bhawan crossing. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Ganjam roll call to list toilet haves & have-nots Women protesting liquor sale attacked by aides of brewery owner Doctor suspended for transfusing infected blood in Odisha The Odisha government on Saturday suspended a doctor and sacked two employees of VSS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in connection with alleged transfusion of infected blood to two persons in the hospital recently. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman returns stolen child after 12 days in MP A woman, who had stole an infant 12 days ago from Hoshangabad district, left the child behind at Hamidia hospital in Bhopal on Saturday. She also left a note, which included details of the child’s parents. Based on the details police were able to hand over the baby to its parents. Bike-borne duo throw acid on Bhopal college teacher, 24 International yoga day celebration in MP on large scale More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Altercation leads to traffic blockade After the dispute, the Valmiki youths went to police station alleging that casteist remarks were hurled at them.The opposing side also alleged that a waiter was assaulted in the restaurant. Automated licence test: No. of applicants down by 60% Technology has ended manual intervention completely which negates avoiding driving test or any favours. Man arrested for raping 12-year-old In another such case in the city, a man allegedly raped a minor living in the same building.Ludhiana police arrested the accused on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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