News Digest: Tech rendered fixers jobless: PM Narendra Modi

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		Friday, August 18, 2017
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		India
		Tech rendered fixers jobless: PM Narendra Modi Technology helping root out corruption, he tells entrepreneurs I-T dept may file complaint against Misha The I-T department is also considering prosecuting other members of Lalu's family in a case for which the department had earlier issued attachment orders. Last shot to keep job for 12L untrained elementary tutors Those with less than 50% aggregate score in class XII will have to re-take exams More India News»

		Science
		Spacewalking cosmonauts release 3-D-printed satellite Mars 2020 rover to use smart techniques to find signs of life Mystery of how first animals appeared on Earth 'solved' Researchers led by The Australian National University (ANU) analysed ancient sedimentary rocks from central Australia, finding that the evolution of animals began with the rise of algae 650 million years ago. More Science News»

		Technology
		Asus launches four smartphones -- ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro and ZenFone 4 Selfie Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus has launched its Zenfone 4 series of smartphones at an event in Taiwan. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 now available in open sale in India Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 4 smartphone in India January this year. Since, its launch, the smartphone was available on Flipkart and Mi.com via flash sale, but now the company has announced that it will be now be available via open sale in the country. Google Maps can now answer your questions, here's how Search giant Google has rolled out a new section called 'Question & Answers' in its Maps app for Android. The new section enables users to ask questions related to a specific location on the map. More Technology News»

		Business
		Markets end flat as Nifty manages to hold on to 9,900-mark The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 24.57 points to close on 31,795.46 while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty gained a marginal 6.85 points to finish trading on 9,904.15, thereby managing to close above the psychological mark of 9,900. Growth, inflation to trend higher in next 6-12 months: Report According to Nomura, July inflation data confirmed that inflation troughed in June, and going ahead inflation is expected to see an uptrend due to rebound in vegetable prices. Moreover, GST has also resulted in a slightly faster pace of core inflation momentum. Infosys shares surge 4% after announcement of share buyback The Infosys board has announced that it will return one-third of cash, or up to Rs 13,000 crore ($2 billion), to shareholders during the 2017-18 financial year by way of dividend or a share buyback. . More Business News»

		Sports
		Mahendra Singh Dhoni hits the straps at training along with ODI specialists It was an optional session where MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Manish Pandey, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal and Jasprit Bumrah looked like hitting the right notes ahead of what will be the start of a long limited-overs' engagement for the Men in Blue. Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world's best again Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have dominated the global award in its varied forms for a decade, will be favourites to collect yet another accolade amid the 24-strong list of the world's best. Lakshya Sen wins Bulgaria Open International Series Lakshya Sen, who celebrated his 16th birthday on Wednesday, defeated second seed Zvonimir Durkinjak 18-21, 21-12, 21-17 in a 57-minute match. He had beaten Sri Lanka's Dinuka Karunaratna 21-19, 21-14 in the semi-finals on Wednesday. More Sports News»

		Education
		IIMs reach gender diversity milestone The trend reflects improved gender diversity in corporate India as many big companies actively remove biases against women, such as lesser pay and fewer promotions. Civil services exam 2018 to be held on June 3: UPSC The civil services preliminary examination to select IAS and IPS officers among others has been scheduled to be held on June 3 next year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said. Kerala govt to bring out 'Hamari Malayalam' textbook for migrants The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority is all set to release a textbook exclusively to teach migrant labourers Malayalam, the mother tongue of the people of the state More Education News»

		Environment
		Constipated gorilla in Kansas zoo recovering after surgery Marine biologist works to save great white sharks Great white sharks, which have been around since before the dinosaurs, visit Isla de Guadalupe each year between August and February, feeding on fish, sea lions and dead whales, maintaining balance in the marine ecosystem, Mexican marine biologist Edgar Mauricio Hoyos says. Giant tortoise that fled Japan zoo found 140 metres away More Environment News»

		World
		'Four suspected terrorists' shot dead in Spain Barcelona terror attack: 13 dead, over 100 injured At least 13 people were killed on Thursday when a driver deliberately slammed a van into crowds on Barcelona's most popular street in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. Threat looms of more mudslides in Sierra Leone The government has begun burying the 350 people killed earlier this week in mudslides in Sierra Leone's capital, and it warned on Thursday of new danger from a large crack that has opened on a mountainside where residents were told to evacuate. More World News»

		Environment
		Constipated gorilla in Kansas zoo recovering after surgery Marine biologist works to save great white sharks Great white sharks, which have been around since before the dinosaurs, visit Isla de Guadalupe each year between August and February, feeding on fish, sea lions and dead whales, maintaining balance in the marine ecosystem, Mexican marine biologist Edgar Mauricio Hoyos says. Giant tortoise that fled Japan zoo found 140 metres away More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Tram trundle in Hyderabad where metro off-track Telangana police foiled terror after NIA tip-off: Kiren Rijiju After National Investigation Agency (NIA) provided crucial intelligence inputs, a major terror attack was foiled by Telangana police in Hyderabad last year. This was revealed by Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju on Thursday. HC Stays NEET Counseling for filling super speciality medicine seats More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Ahead of assembly polls, factional feud intensifies in HP Cong BJP leaders hail tax exemptions for HP industries 2 more swine flu cases; tally 17 in state More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Chinese steel company to invest Rs 6,000 crore in Kutch plant Cong to target state govt, state BJP, not Modi-Shah Alert citizen thwarts fraud attempt More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Penury in the backyard of India's rocket launch pad Landscaping goes to middle class homes NLCIL, Annamalai University propose to offer MBA part time course More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Cleaning, drying and hoping the stink goes away When parking lots turned waterways ST Bed Layout residents pick up the pieces, count their losses More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		State records 414 H1N1 deaths, 50% of India's toll Officials Cite Better Surveillance; Panels Now To Check If Flu Caused Death Or Co-Morbid Condition Silence zones near temples, educational institutes to be reviewed Collectors To Rule On Relaxed Timings This Yr Development work on 20-acre BKC plot stopped by state coastal authority Drive-In Cinema Land Falls In CRZ, Claim Activists More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Government seeks caps on drug trade margins The government plans to cap trade margins to make drugs cheaper, replace brand names with salt names for generic drugs, clamp down on unfair marketing practices and boost local manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports, according to government's draft national pharmaceutical policy. 'Disbursed 15cr to rape survivors' The AAP government on Thursday told the Delhi high court it has disbursed Rs 15 crore for payment of compensation to survivors of sexual offences and other crimes like acid attacks. Labour meet to help boost pro-poor image of AAP More Delhi News»

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