News Digest: Lok Sabha passes key amendment bill on reconstruction of financial assets

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		Tuesday, August 02, 2016
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		India
		Lok Sabha passes key amendment bill on reconstruction of financial assets SC seeks Centre's response on denying Cong tax relief in 1994-95 Congress had got exemption from paying income tax under Section 13A o f the I-T Act for the last 30 years except for 1994-95 and that is haunting it now as the process got lengthy and the tax determination became erratic. After changes, IIM bill heads to Cabinet IIM bill is all set to go to the Cabinet. In June, the bill sent for Cabinet clearance was returned to HRD ministry for further changes. More India News»

		Business
		Sebi pushes SEs, brokers to also use local languages Markets regulator Sebi has directed all the intermediaries in the securities market to start communicating with the investors in vernacular languages, in addition to Hindi and English, which are already in use. IndiGo Q1 net falls 7% India's trade deficit with China jumps to $53 bn in 2015-16 India's trade deficit with China has swelled to US $52.68 billion in 2015-16, from US $48.48 billion in the previous fiscal. The bilateral trade between the countries stood at US $70.73 billion in 2015-16, down from US $72.34 billion in the previous fiscal. More Business News»

		Environment
		Another rhino found dead in flooded Kaziranga The carcass of a female adult rhino was on Monday found with with its horn intact in the flooded Kaziranga National Park in Assam, officials said. The carcass was recovered from near Amkatoni camp under Bagori Range of the World Heritage Site. Rice crops that can cut costs, reduce pollution Mystery of missing Jai, India's most beloved tiger A massive search operation is underway for the country's most famous tiger, with millions of adoring fans worried sick about the big cat known as Jai who went missing three months ago. More Environment News»

		World
		5 killed as Russian military chopper is shot down in Syria The Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday that one of its helicopters had been shot down in Idlib Province in Syria with five people on board, the Interfax news agency reported. A pro-opposition television news outlet Orient News said that the pilot had died. Cross-border attack from Yemen kills 4 of Saudi family Turkey captures 11 involved in bid to seize Erdogan during coup attempt Turkish special forces captured 11 fugitive commandos who were involved in a bid to seize President Tayyip Erdogan during an attempted coup attempt last month, state-run Anadolu Agency said on Monday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bipasha and Karan 'twinning' on romantic getaway Mr. and Mrs. Grover are putting their wedding gifts to good use while enjoying their time in the sun and sands of Bali. Exclusive: Iulia Vantur spotted with Malaika Things are taking a massive turn in the Khandaan with Salman Khan's alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur becoming the apple of his family's eyes. The Dhawan boys go 'Dishoom' Rohit Dhawan is pleased that his recent release, 'Dishoom', has not only got good numbers in the first weekend but also garnered appreciation from critics. We caught up with the reserved but affable director and asked him about the reactions to his action-adventure starring John Abraham, Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Akshaye Khanna. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		That's how our brain makes risky decisions NASA set to unravel giant asteroid that can hit Earth A near-Earth asteroid that is coming towards our planet after being dislodged by a gravitational pull can indeed strike us and and cause massive destruction. People living in the year 2135 would know whether the asteroid named Bennu posed an actual threat to hit Earth. Juno set to reach farthest point in its Jupiter orbit More Science News»

		Sports
		Rain interferes after Rahane ton pushes India's lead past 300 Ajinkya Rahane's seventh Test century gave India a lead of 304 runs over West Indies before heavy showers interrupted proceedings at Sabina Park. NADA clears 'victim of sabotage' Narsingh of doping charges The NADA on Monday cleared him of doping charges, saying that one time ingestion by the wrestler was not within his knowledge which strengthens his claim and that while practising it is impossible to keep a watch on drinks and thus it cannot be held as failure on athlete's part. Oltmans complains about lack of chairs, TV sets in Olympic Village "For men and women we are using nine apartments so there is a lack of 28 proper chairs and for seven apartments we need at least one table as well. In the staff apartments we've managed to bring in some tables," Roelant Oltmans said. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Buying an LED TV? 8 things to remember Everyone wants a large TV in their living room. Google's latest Android version Nougat to start rolling out this month ​Google, on its part, has not yet given exact dates as to when it would roll out the official version. Evan Blass, who was earlier known by his Twitter handle @evleaks, also claimed that Google Nexus 5 users will not be eligible to receive the new OS version. Sony to sell only 'premium' smartphones in India The move could very well be related to earlier reports suggesting that Sony plans to ‘defocus’ on India along with some other regions and will only sell premium devices to ensure better profitability. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT Kharagpur join hands with MIT to launch urbanisation study course The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, is joining hands with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a course to study urbanisation in the current developing world, where the concept is no longer limited to the precincts of what are administratively defined as "cities". IIM's announce registration for CAT 2016 The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have announced the registration for Common Admission Test 2016 (CAT 2016) on Sunday with the coveted All India management entrance examination scheduled to be conducted in two sessions (forenoon and afternoon sessions) on December 4 this year. Learn-earn-return: IIT Kharagpur launches 'study first, pay later' scheme to raise funds Faced with budgetary cuts from the central government, IIT Kharagpur has found a new way to raise funds through a 'Learn-Earn-Return Fund' scheme, where students will get a fee waiver if they pledge to donate money after getting a job. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Thieves burgle real estate developer's Andheri bungalow Unidentified men entered the bungalow of a real estate developer after breaking the window glass and made away with gold and diamond studded ornaments worth Rs 18.45 lakh in between July 30 and 31. No proposal for separate state of Vidarbha: CM Amid uproar from the Opposition and ruling ally Shiv Sena asking the government to clarify its stand on the separate statehood for Vidarbha issue, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that currently, there is no proposal for separate statehood for Vidarbha before the government. Night school row: Teachers, student hold 'battery morcha' in Mumbai Hundreds of teachers and students in the city carried out a 'battery morcha' - a march with torches - along the Chowpatty in South Mumbai to protest against the state's new rules which may have resulted in the closure of night schools. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		IndiGo Q1 net falls 7%, may reschedule A320neo deliveries due to engine issues No relief for negligent builder: HC Narela MLA denied bail in suicide case More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		KTCL buses to Karnataka to resume Pourakarmikas plod on amid inhuman working conditions It's 5am on a nippy Tuesday and the sound of alarm clocks creates a cacophony in BS Building on Pottery Road in Fraser Town as people from about 70 houses prepare for another day of hard and hazardous work. Tattered green overcoats in one hand and a set of brooms in the other, women rush to the main road to reach their attendance points by 6am. The student protest at Christ University explained Christ University students stage a silent protest against ‘unfair’ treatment regarding dress codes regulations and attendance rules More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Vizag woman comes out with short film on marital rape Almost 98 per cent of rapes in the country are committed by people known to the victim. Now, confusion over MBBS admission deadline Even as they appear fated to deal with a third Telangana Eamcet exam, further trouble is brewing for aspirants to government medical colleges. Cashing in on a good night's sleep! Once curable with a few simple home remedies, sleep deprivation has grown into a booming business today. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chain snatcher caught Passers by and residents of Thiruporur chased and caught hold of chain snatcher Nagar Nagaraj, 24, while his accomplice Vijay managed to escape on Sunday. No rain, weather to remain pleasant The city may not get rain in the next three days, but the temperature is likely to remain below normal, weathermen have said. Two die after car falls into 12-feet pit Driver Applied Sudden Brakes To Save A Stray Dog Near Poonamallee More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Empathy for dalits came too late The videos of four dalits, who were skinning dead cows, being brutalized by cow vigilantes near Una, went viral on July 13, two days after it happened. Dilip Rath appointed NDDB's interim chairman Gujarat polls may happen with Punjab & UP: State Congress On a day Anandiben Patel offered to resign as Gujarat chief minister, state Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki on Monday claimed there was a strong possibility of assembly elections taking place ahead of schedule. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cong workers take to FB for Varanasi roadshow Allahabad's dentist to train Pakistani counterparts AU Central library to function all seven days a week In a student friendly decision, the authorities of central library of Allahabad University would function in all days of the week including Sunday’s and that too for enhanced hours. Not only will the library function throughout the week but it will remain open for 357 days of the year and remain close only for just eight days of the year i.e. important holidays. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Dhenkanal municipality chairman loses trust vote Ruling BJD on Monday received a blow when its chairman of Dhenkanal Municipality, Indramani Behera, was defeated in a Congress-sponsored no-confidence motion. Odisha to create separate category for transgenders for jail warder recruitment Dumping at Bhuasuni yard put on hold More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Vyapam scambuster blows whistle on 'violent' Doraemon Kishanganga project near PoK faces Valley turbulence, says NTPC chief Over the past one month, the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has been facing difficulties completing the 330 MW Kishanganga Hydro Electric Project in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir with stone-pelters attacking labourers, engineers, officers and even stopping drinking water supply to the site. Kishanganga being constructed in the Kashmir Valley since 2009 is a project perceived as India's victory over Pakistan in the international courts. Shocker: Bhopal water-swamped, but IISER pleads for drop to drink String Of Letters To State Higher-ups Fail To Stir Govt In Action More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Guru Granth Sahib land row takes new turn The controversy over the illegal sale of land registered in the name of Guru Granth Sahib in Chauhan Ke Khurd village in this district took a new turn on Monday. Bar council nod for Aryans Group of Colleges to start LLB, BA-LLB courses Finally, Chandigarh to Dubai from September 26 Domestic budget airlines IndiGo would fly the first international flight from Chandigarh to Dubai from September 26, a much-awaited announcement that is bound to bring smiles on the faces of travellers. More Chandigarh News»

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