News Digest: Preet Didbal is 1st Sikh woman mayor of US

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		Friday, December 01, 2017
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		India
		Preet Didbal is 1st Sikh woman mayor of US Monk who helped Ambedkar embrace Buddhism dies at 88 Hotel security breach: Modi-Ivanka dinner's CCTV feed goes live on TV More India News»

		Business
		Better GDP numbers allow BJP to counter opposition Q2 GDP growth rate at 6.3%, snaps five-quarter slide GDP numbers 'very encouraging': Key facts Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the GDP numbers "indicated that the impact of demonetisaton and GST (Goods and Services Tax) are behind us." More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists look to Bali volcano for clues to curb climate change Climate scientists are tracking an erupting volcano on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali for clues about a possible short-cut to curb global warming by injecting sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth. Govt to standardise parameters for measuring air quality Toledo Zoo welcomes baby gorilla named Mokonzi Officials at the Ohio zoo say the male Mokonzi was born last week to 23-year-old mother Kitani and 29-year-old father Kwisha. The baby gorilla's name means governor in Swahili. The zoo says this is the first western lowland gorilla born there since 2003. More Environment News»

		World
		US calls on nations to sever ties with NKorea White House has plan to replace top diplomat with CIA chief: Officials The White House has developed a plan to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who has had an increasingly tense relationship with President Donald Trump, and replace him with CIA director Mike Pompeo within weeks, senior administration officials said on Thursday. China's Xi praises Obama's efforts to build US-China ties The official Xinhua News Agency said on Thursday that Obama met on Wednesday with Xi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing and discussed bilateral ties. Xinhua said Xi "made positive comments" about Obama's efforts to develop relations between the nations when he was president of the United States. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Top Headlines: Bollywood gossip and celebrity news updates for November 2017 Shah Rukh Khan shares the coolest picture from the sets of Aanand L. Rai's film Recently, Shah Rukh Khan took to his Instagram account and posted a picture from the sets of his next film with director Aanand L. Rai. Akshay Kumar falls ill on the sets of TV show, continues shooting The actor, who plays judge on a talent show, was shooting for an episode recently when an incident revealed his thorough professionalism. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cancer drug prompts "drastic" HIV decrease in lung cancer patient 'Hot Jupiter' has smothering stratosphere sans water The oversized planet WASP-18b, located 325 light-years from Earth, is wrapped in a smothering stratosphere loaded with carbon monoxide and devoid of water, a NASA-led team has found. The formation of a stratosphere layer in a planet's atmosphere is attributed to sunscreen-like molecules, which absorb ultraviolet (UV) and visible radiation coming from the star and then release that energy as heat. Yes, social media can help you lose weight Sharing your weight loss journey on social media can improve the odds of successfully shedding the extra kilos, a study has found. The research followed two weight loss groups, surgical and non-surgical, over a four-year period. More Science News»

		Sports
		When Ganguly 'compelled' selectors to name Kumble for Australia tour The national selectors had made up their mind to drop Anil Kumble from the 2003-2004 Australia tour but former India skipper Saurav Ganguly put his foot down and ensured that the legendary spinner make it to the series. HWL Final: India have their task cut out against Australia Under a relatively new coach and a team whose average age is 23.5 years, Indian hockey team aims to build on recent continental success when they begin their Odisha Hockey World League Final campaign from Friday. Chinese shuttlers are scared of us now: Srikanth Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, who won four Super Series titles this year, feels the strong Chinese shuttlers are scared of the Indian contingent now after a string of good performances against them. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Honor 7X smartphone with dual camera to go on sale on Amazon starting December 7 Chinese smartphone maker Huawei’s sub- brand is all set to launch its latest budget smartphone in India. Reliance Jio is offering Rs 1,000 cashback on Xiaomi Redmi 5A ​Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched its latest budget smartphone which the company is calling as Desh Ka smartphone. Micromax Bharat 5 smartphone to launch in India on December 1 It appears that domestic smartphone maker Micromax is all set to expand its Bharat series devices. The company is reportedly likely to announce Bharat 5 smartphone soon. More Technology News»

		Education
		Governor accepts the resignation of Kerala Technological University VC The governor who is also the chancellor of the technological university accepted the resignation of the vice-chancellor here on Thursday, when the latter called on the governor at his residence and repeated his wish to demit the office by December 31. India poised for a major place in higher education: UGC chairman CISCE drops pass mark criteria for ICSE, ISC board examinations More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rs 100 crore purchase deals at ITIs under the scanner The skill development and entrepreneurship department led by BJP leader Sambhaji Patil-Nilangekar on Thursday set up a four-member committee headed by additional chief secretary (industries) Sunil Porwal to probe a “Rs 100 crore scam” in the vocational education and training department from 2011to 2014. Cops' Twitter handle has 40 lakh followers The city police’s Twitter handle has managed to get over 40 lakh followers within two years of its launch. State plans takeover of all zoos, BMC in the dark Notwithstanding a state’s plan to take over all zoos in Maharashtra, the civic body has decided to go ahead with its Rs 120 crore revamp proposal for the Byculla zoo. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Stunt biker arrested for snatchings Inspired by a Bollywood movie, a 25-year-old man took to crime using his bike. After being involved in over a dozen snatching cases, he was arrested in Mohan Garden in southwest Delhi on Tuesday. Air very poor again; may not improve soon After a sudden dip in pollution levels two days ago, the Air Quality Index shot up again on Thursday. At 360 — a sharp rise from 307 two days ago — Delhi’s AQI remained in the “very poor” category. Call centre racket: 7 held in South West Delhi Seven people were arrested after a fake call centre was busted in southwest Delhi’s Sagarpur on Thursday. The gang members masqueraded as customer care employees from banks and took the victim’s one-time passwords, which was then used to transfer money into their accounts. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Re 1 note underwent design changes 28 times, says banknote collector Govt brings more services under Sakala to improve ease of doing biz Forest officer Rajan the architect of Indira Canteens More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Commuters fined, vehicles towed away for illegal parking near station Lack Of Feeder Service Major Cause Of Chaos Metro In Security Muddle Amid Mad Surge Joyrides Fall, Commuters Still Touch 1L Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant to set up exclusive cell to support business women And in keeping with the spirit of women entrepreneurship, the cell will be helmed by a woman - Niti Aayog advisor Anna Roy - and managed by an all-women team, Kant said on the concluding day of GES2017. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Leader among states, TN needs to overhaul to be even better ED confirms seizure of properties worth Rs 1.59 crore of chennai bizman Pradip D Kothari KK Nagar road caves in for the third time 10 days More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		New Gujarat DGP to be named today Gamblers attack cops, injure two SEWA celebrates silver jubilee with 106 cooperatives More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Fake Facebook accounts in minister's name, FIR filed North Central Railways to cancel several trains this foggy winter A Bollywood night to remember Bollywood singer Dev Negi of Badri Ki Dulhania and Sweety Tera Drama fame, and his group, performed in the cultural festival held at the institute premises, recently. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Over Rs 66,560 crore debt burden on Odisha: Finance secretary Odisha assembly passes resolution to take up paddy MSP issue with President Crime against children, Scheduled Tribes soars in Odisha: NCRB More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP govt tables bill for death penalty for rape of minor girls Madhya Pradesh gets nod for truth serum test on tiger poacher Three Rohingya Muslims caught begging in Madhya Pradesh More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HSRPs make appearance in UT again Fly direct from Lucknow to Chandigarh from Dec 12 With low visibility, Northern Railways cancel 4 trains More Chandigarh News»

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