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South Africa's great white sharks face extinction: Study
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's great white sharks face the threat of extinction after a rapid decline in numbers caused by trophy hunting, shark nets and pollution, according to a study released on Wednesday.The six-year research project along the country's coastline revealed that only between 353 and 522 of the sharks are still alive, half the level previously thought. "The numbers in South Africa are extremely
Former French cyclist Dominique Arnaud passes away
Finhaut-Emosson (Switzerland) July 21 (IANS) Former French cyclist Dominique Arnaud has died at the age of 60, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, his family announced. Arnaud took part on 11 occasions in the Tour de France and won three stages of the Vuelta a Espana, reports Efe. The French cyclist died on Wednesday in hospital a few days after he was honored at an event in his hometown of Les Mees, which
New species of Gecko discovered in Chhattisgarh forest
RAIPUR: A new species of gecko "EUBLEPHARIS SATPURAENSIS" (reptile) has been discovered for the first time in Chhattisgarh's rich biodiversity forest at Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary in Kawardha district. The population of the new species looks quite dense and indicates that the eco-system suits it for further conservation. Earlier found only in Madhya Pradesh, the species was spotted during tiger census being
Govt infusion in banks still short, say Icra & Fitch
Rating agencies Icra and Fitch have said the capital requirements of state-owned banks are much higher than the government’s Rs 22,915 crore equity infusion because internal generation will be limited by high credit costs. Icra said public sector banks’ Tier-I capital requirements would be Rs 40,000-50,000 crore in 2016-17, higher than the government’s allocation of Rs 22,900 crore. This shortfall could continue to hurt loan
Russia sending smallest ever Olympic contingent to Rio Olympics
Russia will send their smallest ever Olympic contingent to the upcoming Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro since the disintegration of the Soviet Union. On Wednesday, the executive board of Russia's National Olympic Committee endorsed the membership list of the team. It will file the application within two days with the International Olympic Committee. The membership list contains the names of 387 athletes — 201 men
Grand plans to mark 200th year of Paika rebellion
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government on Tuesday decided to celebrate the completion of 200 years of Paika revolt against the British empire this year by organising a series of events in Odisha and at national levels. The decision was taken at a high level meeting held under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Ashok Chandra Panda. The meeting decided to organise a national seminar in Delhi, set
Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple will take shares as donations
Mumbai: Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust, the managing body of Mumbai’s famous Siddhivinayak Temple, is telling devotees that it accepts donations in the form of shares and securities as well, apart from the traditional cash and gold. “We want to send the message that we accept shares as well,” Narendra Murari Rane, the chairman of the trust, said at a press conference held by SBICAP Securities Ltd
CCEA approves Ghatampur Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 20 July 2016 gave its approval for installation of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project (GTPS) of 1980 MW capacity through a Joint Venture Company. The Joint Venture Company is named as Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL). The company is formed jointly by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan
Oldest and last Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away
Mohammad Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigation in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri title suit, died on 20 July 2016 due to heart-related complications in the temple city of Ayodhya. He was 95. Ansari, born in Ayodhya, was one of the seven main litigants from Muslim side in the 1949 Babri Masjid case regarding placing of Lord Rama idols in the premises. He was the lone surviving litigant of the case. The other six main
NASA’s Hubble Telescope makes first atmospheric study of Earth-sized exoplanets
California, July 21 (IBNS): Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have conducted the first search for atmospheres around temperate, Earth-sized planets beyond our solar system and found indications that increase the chances of habitability on two exoplanets. Specifically, they discovered that the exoplanets TRAPPIST-1b and TRAPPIST-1c, approximately 40 light-years away, are unlikely to have
Turkey: Three months state of emergency declared
Ankara, July 21 (IBNS): Following a failed coup in the country, Turkey's President has declared a state of emergency for three months in the nation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying by Anadolu Agency: "The purpose of the state of emergency is to most effectively and swiftly take steps necessary to eliminate the threat to democracy in our country, the rule of law, and the rights and freedom of
New drive for pediatric HIV treatment launched at global AIDS conference
New York, July 21 (Just Earth News): A new global push to end paediatric AIDS by 2020 was launched on Wednesday at the 21st International AIDS Conference, the world’s largest forum devoted to any single health or development issue, said the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Wednesday.To achieve this goal, UNAIDS emphasized, “Prevention efforts will need to be matched by an
UN chief invites leaders to fast-track ratification of Paris climate deal
The Secretary-General invited world leaders to a special event on 21 September to deposit their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession to the Paris Agreement on climate change. “The next step in our collective journey to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future is to ensure the rapid entry into force of the Paris Agreement,” Ban said of the September event, which will be held as part of the annual high-level
Kashmir violence: Pakistan observes 'Black Day'
Islamabad, July 20 (IBNS): Amid violence in the Kashmir Valley over the death of militant leader Burhan Wani,Pakistan on Wednesday is observing 'Black Day'.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Kashmir is not an internal issue of India. "Indian brutality in Kashmir is condemnable. No country is allowed to violate basic human values," he said in his message as quoted as saying by Geo News. Union Home Minister Rajnath
World has ignored hepatitis at its peril,’ warns UN health agency ahead of World Day
New York, July 20 (Just Earth News):With some 400 million people around the world infected with hepatitis B and C, the United Nations health agency on Wednesday encouraged countries to boost testing and access to services and medicines for people in need. “The world has ignored hepatitis at its peril,” said Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the UN World Health Organization (WHO). “It is time to mobilize a global
Shiv Khera appointed as brand ambassador of Round Table India & Ladies Circle India
Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): Round Table India, the non-political and non-sectarian organization recently announced and signed author Shiv Khera, renowned Indian author, motivational speaker and activist, as their Brand Ambassador of global movement Round Table India at Monotel, Kolkata. The tie up and initiative was done by Round Table India and Ladies Circle India. Speaking about the event, Shiv Khera said, “It is
UAE Exchange India to offer scholarships to over 500 students
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 20 (PTI) Leading financial services firm UAE Exchange India has launched a scholarship programme for the benefit of over 500 students from economically weaker sections in the country. The company has allotted Rs 20 lakh for the project during 2016-17 financial year, a company press release said. Students studying in class 5 to 10 will be eligible for the scholarship. Making the
Samuels named West Indies Cricketer of the Year
Marlon Samuels was named the ODI Player of the Year and Cricketer of the Year at WICB's annual awards function in Antigua on Tuesday. Samuels has scored 859 runs in 22 ODIs since 2015, including three centuries. With 258 runs at an average of 36.85, he finished as the second-highest run-getter behind Australia captain Steven Smith in the tri-series in West Indies last month. Prior to that, Samuels had played a
Delhi CM launches live interactive programme TalkToAK
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched a live interactive programme, titled ‘TalkToAK’, aimed at directly engaging with the Delhi people , where people from across the country can ask him questions over the phone, by sending text messages and through social media. The move, intended to reach out to people across the country, comes at a time when his Aam Aadmi Party is gearing up for Assembly elections in a
Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Switzerland for cooperation in skill development
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Switzerland for cooperation in skill development. Decision in this regard was taken in the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The MoU was signed in June 2016 during the visit of a delegation led by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill
CCEA approves construction of new dry dock within Cochin Shipyard Limited
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for construction of a new dry dock within the existing premises of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The new dry dock will be set up at an estimated cost of 1799 crore rupees with an objective to augment the shipbuilding and repair capacity of the country. Key Facts This big sized dry dock at CSL seeks to tap the market potential of building specialized
India, Japan ink Social Security Agreement
India and Japan have signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) and will come into force on 1 October 2016. The SSA will benefit Indian and Japanese professionals and skilled workers working in each other’s country and will also boost bilateral business linkages. Key Facts The SSA will help avoid double social security contributions i.e. Indian worker on a short-term contract in Japan will be exempt from making a
Union Cabinet approves amendment in Benami Transactions (Prohibition) amendment Bill, 2015
The Union Cabinet has approved The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016 to protect transgenders from discrimination. Through this Bill the Union Government has evolved a holistic mechanism for the social, economic and educational empowerment of marginalized transgenders community. Key Facts The Bill will benefit a large number of transgender persons, mitigate the stigma, discrimination and abuse
Canada to hold first Zika vaccine test on humans
A Canadian University said on Wednesday it will conduct the world's first Zika vaccine test on humans as health authorities scramble to counter the explosively spreading virus. The Zika vaccine that's under development will be administered to humans "in the coming days," Universite Laval, based in Quebec City, said in a statement. We're very proud to be part of the first international team in the world to complete all of
New long-lasting vaccine for malaria shows promise
Scientists have developed a new long-lasting vaccine that protects mice against malaria, a disease that about 3.2 billion people are currently at risk of contracting. Researchers from the Institut Pasteur, the CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) and Inserm (French Institute of Health and Medical Research) have experimentally developed a live, genetically attenuated vaccine for Plasmodium, the parasite
About 1.96 lakh new HIV infections in India last year: study
About 1.96 lakh new HIV infections were reported in India last year, according to a new study which found that about 25 lakh people worldwide became newly infected in 2015, a number that has not changed in the past 10 years. The new Global Burden of Disease 2015 (GBD 2015), published in The Lancet HIV journal, found that about 28.81 lakh people in our country were living with HIV. The study shows a slow pace of
No more subsidy for constructing toilets in Haryana: Govt
The Haryana government will no more give subsidy for constructing toilets but would provide incentives to village panchayats and municipal corporations for maintaining cleanliness, officials said in Guru Gram on Wednesday. Additional Chief Secretary of Rural Development Department Navraj Sandhu said efforts will be made to change the mindset of the people so that they could feel the need to have a toilet in their
4,804 children rescued under 'Operation Muskan'
Mumbai Railway Police has successfully traced as many as 4,804 "missing" children and reunited 4,386 of them with their family under 'Operation Muskan'. Rest of the 418 children were handed to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of the state, figures obtained from Railway Police said. Out of 4,804 run-away or missing children that were rescued from Mumbai Railway Commissionerate, about 1,363 were girls. Among
New gene discovery may help treat cancer, heart disease
Researchers have discovered a new gene that controls blood vessel formation, an advance that may not only help in development of anti-cancer therapies but also prove useful in diabetic eye and heart diseases. Blood vessels form a network throughout the body to deliver the nutrients necessary to keep the tissues and organs alive and healthy. The formation of this network is controlled by a process called angiogenesis, researchers
Bengal to set up apex body to deal with cyber crime issues
To address cases of cyber crimes, the West Bengal government is coming up with an apex body. "I am happy to share with all of you that today the state government has decided to establish West Bengal Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (WBCS-CoE) to deal with increasing cyber-offences in the state," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Facebook. She said it will be an apex body for dealing with all cyber
4 engineering students in Gujarat design car for ‘divyang’
Creating a more equal world for people who are differently abled requires not only out of the box ideas, but also a change of mindset. Students of University of Vadodara have a lesson for all of us. They have used their creativity and skills to bring more mobility into the lives of divang people. The government is running programs for the benefit of the differently abled or Divang people, including Accessible India mission, so as
Higher brain connectivity behind intelligence, creativity
People with higher connectivity between different parts of the brain are more intelligent and creative, scientists who are defining and measuring human intelligence for the first time have found. Led by Professor Jianfeng Feng of University of Warwick in the UK, researchers are trying to quantify the brain's dynamic functions, and identify how different parts of the brain interact with each other at different times - to discover
NASA marks 40th anniversary of Mars landing
NASA celebrated a historical milestone on Wednesday, the 40th anniversary of the first U.S. spacecraft to land on Mars.On July 20, 1976, NASA successfully reached the Martian surface with their Viking Lander 1. The Viking project - comprised of two separate spacecraft - together took more than 65,000 images of the planet and collected overwhelming amounts of data. The primary goal of the Viking mission was to search
Rio anti-doping lab suspension lifted
The World Anti-Doping Agency had lifted the suspension of the Rio's drug testing laboratory. WADA said the reinstatement means Rio officials can resume testing blood and urine samples this week and that they see no need for further action against the lab. Around 7,000 samples will be tested by the Rio lab during the Olympic period. WADA had last month suspended the Rio-based Brazilian Doping Control Laboratory due
NITI Aayog to create framework for ATL
NITI Aayog to organize an Expert Consultative Group Meeting on Creating a Framework for Operationalizing 500 Atal Tinkering Labs, ATL in New Delhi. The consultations will provide a platform for exchange of ideas and knowledge among the experts to help create and put in place a framework for the 500 Atal Tinkering Labs that will be established in schools all across the country. This meeting will be
Internet users in India reached 342.65 mn in March
Total internet subscribers in India reached 342.65 million in March with Bharti Airtel leading the chart, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. As per data shared by Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, there were 34,26,54,750 internet subscribers as on March 31, 2016. In the list of 138 internet service providers shared by the minister, telecom major Bharti Airtel topped the chart with
Cabinet nod for changes to Benami Transactions Bill
Cabinet has given its approval for introducing amendments to the Benami Transactions Prohibition & Amendment Bill, 2015 in Parliament. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in 2015 and was then referred to standing committee that submitted its report early this year. Under the Benami act those who declare their
Pakistani court orders seizure of ex-president Pervez Musharraf's assets
A special court hearing treason charges against former Pakistani president and army chief Pervez Musharraf ordered the seizure of his assets on Tuesday after he failed to appear for a hearing in the capital Islamabad, media reported. Musharraf in March left Pakistan for Dubai to seek medical treatment, shortly after the country's top court lifted a ban on his travel. He is facing trial on treason and other charges related to his
Merkel accepts Britain's decision to delay triggering Brexit
The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has backed British PM Theresa May's decision to wait until next year before starting the formal process of leaving the EU, despite pressure from others in Europe for a speedier exit. After their first meeting in Berlin, Merkel gave support to the new British prime minister, saying it was right and necessary for Britain to "take a moment" to work out what it wants. She also did not rule out
Fate of motion to remove U'khand Speaker to depend on SC's verdict
The fate of Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal, who had disqualified nine rebel Congress MLAs including ex-Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna, would be dependent on the judgement on pleas challenging his action to disqualify the lawmakers, now BJP members, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. The caveat came in the order of the bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and R F Nariman
Deregister diesel vehicles in phases: NGT
Deregistration of 15 to 10 years old diesel vehicles in the national capital would be carried out in a phased manner, the National Green Tribunal said on Wednesday while barring entry of such trucks with national permits in Delhi-NCR. The green panel said that diesel vehicles which are 15-years-old should be de-registered first and will not get No Objection Certificate for plying outside Delhi-NCR. Only de-registered
Cabinet nod to setting up AIIMS in Gorakhpur
The government on Wednesday gave its nod to the establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of AIIMS under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana at an estimated cost of over one thousand crore rupees. The Union cabinet also approved a proposal for Ambuja Cements for acquisition of 24% shares in its holding
New high-tech museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The history of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, from its construction to the lives of its occupants, will be on display in a high-tech story-telling museum which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week when President Pranab Mukherjee completes four years as the Head of State. The inauguration of this second phase of museum complex in the 88-year-old Rashtrapati Bhavan marks the completion of the
BJP expels Dayashankar from party for remarks against Mayawati
Sending out a clear message that it won't tolerate irresponsible conduct of its party functionaries, Bhartiya Janta Party has expelled its Uttar Pradesh unit vice president Dayashankar Singh from the party. BJP state President sacked him from the party, hours after he announced that Singh had been relieved from all organisational responsibilities. Expulsion from the party will remain in force for six years in line with the
Office-of-profit: EC to decide fate of 21 AAP MLAs
Election Commission to hold crucial hearing on fate of 21 AAP MLAs from Delhi in the office of profit case, President had refused to sign an amendment by Delhi government to accommodate their appointment as parliamentary secretary. The Election commission had earlier deferred the meeting with AAP MLAs on July
