News Digest: Mamata vows to return Singur land in 6 weeks

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		Friday, September 02, 2016
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		India
		Mamata vows to return Singur land in 6 weeks Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will follow the Supreme Court order in letter and spirit. Mamata left no room for confusion over the return of land to its owners in Singur. “Everyone will get back their land. We have the records with us and will return the land making it suitable for farming,” the CM said . AIR tweet on Rahul irks Congress Congress accused All India Radio of what it called was an impropriety of the public broadcaster taking a political jibe at Rahul Gandhi over the litigation on his “RSS people killed Gandhiji” comment. Congress reviving Mahatma Gandhi's death topic with eye on UP, says BJP BJP and RSS reacted vociferously on Thursday after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi withdrew his petition in the Supreme Court and said his decision to stand by the statement that the “RSS people had killed Mahatma Gandhi” was driven by vote-bank politics. “Rahul Gandhi and Congress have lost in court as well as in the political battlefield. More India News»

		Business
		US factory activity shrinks for first time in 6 months US manufacturing contracted last month for the first time since February, as new orders and output plummeted and factories cut jobs. The Institute for Supply Management says its manufacturing index dropped to 49.4 in August from 52.6 in July. Any reading below 50 signals contraction. Rupee ends a tad higher at 66.95 against dollar The rupee on Thursday gained a paisa against the US currency to end at 66.95, extending its winning streak to the third straight session despite weak macro-economic data. Healthy foreign fund inflows from backed by a weak dollar against other currencies largely supported the home currency. Sensex ends lower; telecom stocks slump on RJio fears Market benchmark BSE Sensex on Thursday erased its early gains to end lower by 29 points, halting 3-day winning run, following emergence of sell-off mainly in telecom stocks after new entrant Reliance Jio came out with free voice calls and cheaper data tariffs. More Business News»

		Environment
		Study sounds alarm for Africa's forest elephants Even without poachers, Central Africa's forest elephants would need almost a century to get their numbers back up to 2002 levels, said a study that pried into the elusive creatures' slow-breeding ways. Barack Obama links conservation to climate change Standing beneath the forest-green peaks of the Sierra Nevada, President Barack Obama drew a connection between conservation efforts and stopping global warming, describing the two environmental challenges as inseparably linked. Plants less thirsty as climate warms: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Mexico will pay for wall, 100%: Donald Trump Their meeting was civil enough on the face of it, but there was a “huge” gap in their views on The Wall. Mexico’s President Enrico Pena Nieto agreed that it was the US’ prerogative to build a wall on its side of the border, but Mexico would not pay for it the way Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had insisted. Venezuelans take to streets seeking removal of prez An Opposition alliance called MUD (Spanish acronym for Democratic Unity Roundtable) congregated in Venezuela’s capital Caracas demanding recall of President Nicolas Maduro, successor to the charismatic Hugo Chavez. The opposition coalition estimated at least 1 million people took part in the rallies, probably the biggest mass demonstration against the ruling socialists in more than a decade. 1st video interview of Mandela found after 60 yrs The Nelson Mandela Foundation on Thursday said that it might have discovered Mandela's first known television interview which was recorded almost six decades ago. The 24-second clip was reportedly filmed during a break at the infamous 1956 Treason Trial which lasted four-and-a-half years. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Varun and Salman to feature in 'Judwaa 2'? Varun Dhawan who will be seen in 'Judwaa 2', the sequel to 1997 hit which originally starred Salman Khan and was directed by his father David Dhawan recently revealed that once the script is complete, he and his father will go to Salman Khan out of respect. 'I should change name to Gayatri or Bhagwati' The actress allegedly faced racial discrimination at the Jaipur branch of a well-known international money transfer company. Bollywood's 10 must watch deleted scenes Karan Johar shot so many good scenes for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham that he was forced to delete a few of them. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Genes influence how you feel about your weight Genes contribute to self-perceived weight status among young adults, especially among women, a new research has claimed. "And we found the effect is much stronger for women than men," said lead study author Robbee Wedow from University of Colorado Boulder in the US. We're significantly short in space: Isro Chief India to launch 68 more commercial launched this year The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is likely to launch another 68 commercial satellites in the remainder of this financial year, Rakesh S, chairman and managing director of Antrix, Isro’s commercial arm, said on Tuesday. More Science News»

		Sports
		India should be in top 3 in next two years: Raghunath A lot has changed since the London Games debacle wherein Indian men's hockey team failed to win a single match to finish last at the event. Today, they are ranked sixth in the world and defender VR Raghunath​ believes that in the coming two years, the team has the potential to reach top three. Rahul is cricket's most improved player: Shastri Former Indian team director Ravi Shastri has praised KL Rahul, the centurion in the recent T20I series against West Indies in Florida, by singling him out as the most improved batsman in world cricket. Formula One: Felipe Massa to retire at end of season Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa announced on Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2016 season. More Sports News»

		Technology
		IFA 2016: Catch all the action IFA is Europe's biggest gadget and technology trade show. Like every year, IFA 2016 too promises to see the launch of products that will set the tech agenda for the rest of the year. Reliance Jio: 9 things it offers to customers At the company's 42nd annual general meeting for shareholders, Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani unleashed disruption in the country's telecom industry. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: Your best business partner The South Korean giant launched its flagship phone, the Note 7 in India recently at a price tag of Rs 59,990. We played around with the device and here is our complete review. More Technology News»

		Education
		NCERT seeks Institute of National Importance status from govt the HRD ministry is considering a demand of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for granting it 'Institute of National Importance' status so that it can confer degrees and start courses on teaching. IITs and IISc have been granted this status by an act of Parliament. FixNix launches university for polytechnic students Inspired by Zoho University and its founder Sridhar Vembu's effort in mobilising talent from polytechnics, Chennai-based FixNix, a Saas startup, has launched FixNix University. 70% of IIT-B students skip daily bath, 40% wish to live on with pals Six of 10 residents at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) showered once every two or three days, finding the “task” taxing. A small 10% that took a bath just once a week and just about 30% took a bath everyday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Second weather radar for Mumbai after 2 years: HC told Bombay High Court on Thursday was told it will take over two years for installation of a second Doppler weather radar in Mumbai. Mumbai trade Union leader Sharad Rao passes away Union leader Sharad Rao passed away on Thursday at around 4 pm. “He was on his way to Nanavati hospital for his daily physiotherapy and was declared dead on arrival, said Ramakant Bane, assistant general secretary, Municipal Mazdoor Union. He was 76 years old. Surprise: City's cancer rates steady for 50 yrs The fear that cancer is growing out of control is a myth. A review of all cancer cases in Mumbai over the last 50 years shows that the incidence hasn’t changed a bit. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Viral cases in Delhi could rise in September-October, warn doctors There is further bad news for Delhi, reeling under rising cases of chikanguniya and dengue: the worst could be yet to come, warn doctors. 'With hospitals full, I felt helpless' I was in the midst of a meeting when I got a call from my wife that a foreign student, who is on an exchange programme in my daughter’s school and staying with us, needed to be rushed to hospital as her fever had shot up. Aedes brings Zika fears closer home The Aedes mosquito has another sinister implication for Delhi, in addition to being the pest that transmits the dengue and chikungunya viruses. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Families flee as walls collapse, floors crack in 6 houses in Bengaluru Cracks appeared in the pillars and basements of the six structures at the crack of dawn, standing on Promenade Road, Coles Park, Fraser Town. Bitter feud for chief secretary's post shows IAS in poor light The fight for the top bureaucratic post in the state has, quickly and stunningly, descended into a vicious, very public, no-holds-barred battle. Strike likely to hit commuters; schools, colleges closed All schools and colleges will be closed on Friday in view of the bandh called by central trade unions to protest against the government's 'anti-labour' policies. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		DA hiked for Telangana government staff 2BHK scheme: 18 slums identified for building houses In a step towards making Telangana government's double bedroom (2BHK) housing scheme a reality, revenue officials have started making arrangements to shift slum-dwellers from 18 slums. Software engineer's house burgled, 30 tola gold stolen Burglars struck at the residence of a software engineer and stole 30 tolas of gold at Anjaiah Enclave in Boduppal in the wee hours of Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Now a 9-month maternity leave for Tamil Nadu govt workers Fulfilling her AIADMK's electoral promise, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday said maternity leave for women government employees will be increased from the present six months to nine. Hit by suspension, Tamil Nadu IAS fraternity wants to meet CM Showing the way: Auto driver brings order to Medavakkam Tank Road D Paramanandam has been a familiar sight at the Baraka Road junction on the Medavakkam Tank Road in Secretariat Colony every morning between 7am and 10am for the past 10 years. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Youth found dead, locals allege bootleggers' involvement Successful Indian Women attract sexist trolls Cop's suicide sparks violence in Bhabhar town, 15 tear gas shells lobbed More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU scientists identify brain areas responsible for ageing Kanpur's jal pari at Sangam city Chaos at Allahabad railway station More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		2-month deadline for ASI to complete Puri temple conservation work Police begin probe into job fraud case Wild elephant enters Bhubaneswar city area More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BJP plans to seize Scindia royal seat in 2019 Eco-friendly Ganesh idol creation campaign launched Rape horror: Cops fight over turf Horror unfolded in the state capital, a day after the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 2015, reaffirmed Madhya Pradesh's tag as the rape capital of India. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Unravel quid pro quo, Ashok Khemka tweets A day after Justice S N Dhingra commission submitted its report to Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar over the land deals of Gurgaon, senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka tweeted that "deals like DLF-SKYLIGHT are quid quo pro of something else, not the other way. Bir mum on having signed letter seeking ex-convener's removal Another AAP leader Jasbir Singh Bir, who was the second member of the inquiry committee, said that soon Jarnail would come to Punjab and they would jointly conduct the probe. After 45 years, war widow gets land but across border fence There seems to be no end to the struggle of Jasbir Kaur, wife of Major Kanwaljit Singh, who was missing since 1971 Indo-Pak war and was declared martyr by the Centre. More Chandigarh News»

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