News Digest: Eye on Pak, India starts process to tap Indus waters

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		India
		Eye on Pak, India starts process to tap Indus waters With India looking at full exploitation of its rights under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, a high-level inter-ministerial task force held its first meeting on Friday, focussing on bringing Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir on board for speeding up work on the ground through better co-ordination. Don't worry about tickets, Akhilesh tells 'loyalist' MLAs Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav met nearly 70 first-time Samajwadi Party MLAs on Friday, triggering a buzz that this could be his exercise to prepare for parallel ticket distribution for the 2017 assembly elections if he continues to be sidelined. Demonetisation effect: Cash-starved anganwadis struggle to feed children There is a trace of pride in Nisha Chaurasiya’s voice as she complains of how she and her co-workers in an anganwadi in Rajnandgaon district of Madhya Pradesh struggled to provide food to babies and children, and to expectant women, since demonetisation took effect on November 8. More India News»

		Business
		Airtel takes legal route against Trai for overlooking Jio's 'violations' Sensex breaks 7-day fall, but logs weekly loss Breaking a seven-day losing pattern, the Sensex on Friday reclaimed the key 26,000-mark by recovering 61 points, helped by gains in pharma, auto and capital goods. Domestic investors backed up and covering-up of short positions gave equities a push too. ONGC to buy out GSPC from Krishna-Godawari block for $1.2 billion Flagship explorer ONGC will buy Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation’s entire 80% stake in the Deen Dayal West gas field in the Krishna-Godawari basin off the Andhra coast for nearly $1 billion. More Business News»

		Environment
		Winter turns disastrous for Mongolia's nomad herders Mongolia's traditional nomads are facing a natural disaster known as “dzud”, where frigid temperatures and heavy snow cause widespread livestock deaths, threatening herders’ livelihoods. Mongolians are already struggling with an economic crisis. In 1st, road paved with solar panels powers French town France on Thursday inaugurated the world's first "solar highway", a road paved with solar panels providing enough energy to power the street lights of the small Normandy town of Tourouvre. The one-kilometre “Wattway” was covered with 2,800 square metres of resin-coated solar panels. Paris deal could save millions of fish, livelihoods Many fish migrate or die when the water gets too hot, but millions could be saved if the world meets the global warming targets in the 2015 Paris accord, a study said Thursday. Fish are an important part of the food chain and a global industry worth $148 billion in exports each year worldwide. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria army, civilians move into ruined Aleppo streets Syrian troops cemented their hold on Aleppo on Friday after retaking full control of the city, as residents anxious to return to their homes moved through its ruined streets. Braving the cold, war-weary residents crossed districts, eager to return to neighbourhoods they had not seen in years. Ex-Pakistan president Zardari back from self-imposed exile '2 arrested in Germany over mall attack plot' The two men, aged 28 and 31, are originally from Kosovo, police said, four days after a jihadist drove a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin killing 12 people. The mall that was targeted, CentrO, is one of the largest in Germany with around 250 shops. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Forbes 2016 Celebrity List: Salman beats SRK 2016 is ending on a high note for many celebrities of the Indian film fraternity. KJo hits out at trolls on Saif-Bebo's child Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, who welcomed their first baby boy Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi on December 20 have been facing flak since they announced the name of their son. While a few celebrities have supported and endorsed the couple's choice of name for their child, many have questioned it. Salman Khan's funniest tweets that will make you laugh out loud Salman Khan might look all tough and sturdy, but he’s a kid at heart after all. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Ebola vaccine shows 100% results in trial The vaccine has not yet been approved by any regulatory authority, but it is considered so effective that an emergency stockpile of 300,000 doses has already been created for use should an outbreak flare up again. Too many second rate journals, plagiarism are concerns: CNR Rao Vaccine against deadly Ebola virus coming up soon More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat Sri Lanka to complete U-19 Asia Cup hat-trick Riding on an impressive all-round performance by skipper Abhishek Sharma, 29 and 4/37, India colts beat Sri Lanka by 34 runs in the final to win the ACC under-19 Asia Cup title for the third time in Colombo on Friday. Chawrasia's allegations are false, rubbish: IOA The IOA said in a statement that it never promised to give the golfer Rs 30 lakhs. It further gave a list of items which it had given to Chawrasia. The items include casual and ceremonial kits, pocket allowances amounting to Rs 47,000 and overseas insurance of Rs 1,600. Saina's coach and Prakash Padukone differ on Sindhu While Saina Nehwal became the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal - a bronze - at 2012 London Olympics, PV Sindhu did one better by winning a historic silver medal at the Rio Games this year. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Two biggest 'enemies' of PM Modi's cashless economy push When it comes to cybercrime, India ranks 6th in the world. The incidence of cybercrime in the country has doubled in just one year. RJio's free services may end on Dec 31, here's why Bharti Airtel today moved telecom dispute tribunal TDSAT against TRAI allowing Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio to continue free promotional offer beyond stipulated 90 days, charging the regulator of being a "mute spectator" to violations. Reliance Jio user base to shrink once services become paid: Fitch Ratings Riding on the free voice and data offers, Reliance Jio Infocomm's subscriber base may touch 100 million by March 2017 end said Nitin Soni, Director at Fitch Ratings. However, it may even shrink once the telecom operator starts charging its customers, he added. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT-Kharagpur to slash fee hike by half Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur looked poised to slash the proposed hike in registration fees for MTech and PhD scholars by half following unprecedented protests at the institute for over a week. ​New IITs have better faculty-student ratio Despite their more comfortable situation at the moment, the newer IITs are not slackening pace. IITs seek review of fee concessions for special category students The cost incurred on such students is "adversely affecting the financial viability of the institutions and eroding their corpus funds", IITs said in a report. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Now, Wadia files for criminal defamation case against Tatas About a week after filing a Rs 3,000 crore defamation claim, perhaps the biggest such in India, Nusli Wadia, who’s on his way out as independent director from three Tata group companies, fired yet another salvo at Tata Sons and Ratan Tata on Friday, this time with a criminal defamation complaint. Parents file EOW plaint against pre-school chain Headless corpse: Breakthrough hope hinges on CCTVs More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		10 Metro stations to adopt e-wallet NGT junks plea to ban Xmas trees Mercedes murder accused held, says he shot girl for 'lying' More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Guard shoots, kills thief in self-defence Churches ready to ring in Xmas with carols and cribs I-T Department detects Rs 47.74 crore unaccounted income of bullion traders, jewellers in Bengaluru Officials said the operations were carried out after the investigation wing of the department in Bengaluru got inputs that these traders dealing in the yellow metal and precious stones recorded sales much higher than that in the same period last year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Musaddilal altered videos to hoodwink cops A throwback to Christmas Eve in Hyderabad as told by Santha John Midnight mass, Christmas bells, carols: Why Dec 24 is one night when no one wants to miss church The midnight mass on Christmas eve is one occasion when no one wants to miss church. You meet old friends, greet the whole community and just soak in the festive fervour. — Trishal Savio More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		I-T quizzes Rama Mohana Rao's son on fund source Track status of your police complaints through SMS alerts Despite party nudge, Sasikala in no hurry to take over as general secretary More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Rs 40,000 gone in 20 minutes! Post-demonetization, Vidhyanand Ghosh, a senior citizen, asked his son to get him a debit card so that he doesn’t feel out of sync with the mainstream, and join the country’s march towards cashless transactions. 2 Thai nationals booked for violation of Foreigners Act Continuing the drive against spas involved in illegal activities, the city police on Thursday booked two Thai nationals for violation of provisions of the Foreigners Act where the foreign nationals cannot work in India while they are on tourist visa. 'Prohibition was ineffective before new ordinance' Pradipsinh Jadeja, minister of state (MoS), home, has said that prohibition laws in Gujarat were not effective and CM Vijay Rupani hence asked the administration for a stricter law to allow effective implementation. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Government can take shrine land for public use: High Court The Allahabad high court held on Friday that the government can acquire land where religious prayers are held and convert it for the "benefit of the public at large". Hectic buying for Christmas in market At a time when Allahabadies are making last minute preparations for making their Christmas celebrations special, markets of the Sangam city are buzzing with hectic activities. Among various items, Santa gown and accessories that goes with the dress, are the most sought item. High court: Unaided minority institutions cannot admit students of their choice The Allahabad high court on Thursday held that unaided minority institutions cannot admit students of their choice by adopting a mechanism of their own while ignoring any policy or regulation framed by the government. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Heads of department employees stage dharna, threaten cease work Few may appear NEET in Odia even if allowed Govt should spend more on health: Mukut Minz Noted transplant surgeon and Odisha native Mukut Minz, who recently conducted kidney transplant on external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, speaks about the transplant surgery scenario in India. Excerpts of an interview with Ashok Pradhan: More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal: Dental students to organise protest rally on Monday Bhopal: Janpad president kicks off stir against cop, alleges nexus with sand mafia Dental students lock campus gate Stage Protest After Losing Admission More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Acid thrown on sleeping dalit teen's face Four days after an acid attack on a Jind family, an intruder threw acid on the face of a 19-year-old dalit girl while she was asleep in her house in Dinod village of Bhiwani on Friday morning. Blue Cards to BPL families being distributed through SAD candidate: Congress MLA Alleging that the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal has subverted the administrative structure in the state, the Punjab Congress has said that the total administration had been hijacked by the Akali halqa in-charges ahead of the elections and a complaint has also been sent to the Election Commission of India. Minor dalit girl gangraped by five in Jind; two arrested In a shocking incident, a minor dalit girl student of class X was allegedly gangraped by five youths in a bogey parked on the wayside of Jind railway station. More Chandigarh News»

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When stocks failed to deliver, many IPOs rewarded investors in 2016; did you miss them?  Market watchers are predicting an even busier year in 2017, with over two dozen issues including the mega issues of NSE and BSE lined up to hit the market. Man who saw the 2008 crisis coming, says Nifty50 to lose 10% in six months Two things are happening, which make it that much trickier for market: a) cash ban, and b) the recovery in the US economy and Trump's election as President. Midcaps will continue to excel in 2017; 10 stocks from brokerages The BSE Midcap index is up nearly 10% so far this calendar, whereas the BSE Sensex has gained 1.42% following a 5% drop in calendar 2015. Forget Sensex, think of stocks; 2017 will be a year of stock pickers: Porinju One advice Porinju Veliyath like to share with his investors for calendar year 2017 is to maintain discipline and simplicity in approach while investing.

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Rs 7.4 lakh cr debt at write-off risk; keep a watch on the banks in distress An asset funding study on top 500 corporates showed out of the Rs 7.4L cr debt held by these 'risky' businesses, nearly 54% is with vulnerable entities. Consolation prize for Sensex in 2016; look which markets shone, which ones faded Data showed that Sensex could end the year with barely 1% returns for 2016, which will be still better than nearly 12% fall in China's Shanghai Composite. Not gold or silver: Look which commodities beat equity in 2016 Crude prices hit 17-month high recently after Goldman Sachs boosted its price forecast for 2017 and producers showed signs of adhering to output cut deal. Beware of high PE stocks! Most of them may not have fallen enough In the BSE500 basket, there are 121 stocks, whose trailing 12-month EPS stand above 40. Most of them belong to the FMCG, cement, pharma and IT sectors.

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15 Nifty50 stocks rose up to 100% in lacklustre 2016; look at these 5 for 2017 ​Brokerage Angel Broking says the market is likely to remain volatile for some time, but one should use this opportunity to buy quality stocks. Smallcaps with big returns will be the theme for EMs in'17: Templeton It expects macroeconomic advances to continue in 2017, and says this would bode well for topline growth opportunities and the earnings outlook for EMs.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Veeram Ornaments Ltd. 45.00 23-12-2016 28-12-2016 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XII (1198 Days) Direct-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Dec 2016 23 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XII (1198 Days) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Dec 2016 23 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XII (1198 Days) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Dec 2016 23 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XII (1198 Days) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Dec 2016 23 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XII (1198 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Dec 2016 23 Dec 2016 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Property cards issued by South Delhi Municipal Corporation The taxpayers will now directly have access to their digitised records and will be able to upload their documents, which will be vetted by the civic body.

In reality, some realty companies could ride out the turmoil The implementation of the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA), which will come into effect sometime in mid-2017, can dent the profitability of realty firms.

More flats sold in top 7 markets between January and October Nearly 1.20 lakh houses were sold in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata between January and October, says JLL India, while 1.06 lakh new units were launched.

Year-end special: Four cheers for home buyers in 2016 A clamp down on benami properties and courts' verdicts in favour of the buyers means that the system is gearing up to benefit the end-customers.

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Buy RBL Bank Ltd. target Rs 390 : Rajesh Agarwal 22 December, 2016, 04:24 PM IST Buy RBL Bank Ltd. at a price target of Rs 390 and a stoploss at Rs $stopLossL from entry point buy Sell Hindustan Zinc, target Rs 250 : Pritesh Mehta 22 December, 2016, 08:38 AM IST Sell Hindustan Zinc Ltd. at a price target of Rs 250 and a stop loss at Rs 274 from entry point sell Sell Tata Elxsi, target Rs 1325 : Pritesh Mehta 22 December, 2016, 12:18 PM IST Sell Tata Elxsi Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1325 and a stop loss at Rs 1435 from entry point sell Buy BEML. target Rs 980 : Pritesh Mehta 22 December, 2016, 12:20 PM IST Buy BEML Ltd. at a price target of Rs 980 and a stop loss at Rs 910 from entry point buy

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