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TODAYS SPECIAL-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Engineers' Day 2016: When and why is it celebrated in India
India produces close to 20 lakh engineers every year, with disciplines ranging from computer science and electronics to civil and mechanical engineering. And they all celebrate a special day of the year as their own in honour of the man who is considered one of the best engineers -- if not outright the best engineer -- that India has produced. That man is Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, and India started
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2016 observed across the world
Ozone Day16 September: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The 2016 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was observed across the world on 16 September 2016. The theme for the year 2016 is Ozone and climate: Restored by a world united. The theme for the 2016 International Ozone Day recognizes the collective efforts of the parties to the
15 September: International Democracy Day
The International Democracy Day is being observed every year on 15 September to raise public awareness about the democratic system. The observance of the day provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. It focuses on essential elements of democracy i.e. values of freedom, respect for human rights and principle of holding periodic and genuine elections by
GOVERNMENT SCHEME-APPROVAL-DECISION -DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016s
LEGAL-COURT BILL-ACT-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Cannot protest or call bandhs against court orders: SC on violence over Cauvery
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said on Thursday that no one could agitate on the streets or call bandhs+ to protest against a court order and once again rebuked the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments for failing to curb mob violence over the Cauvery water dispute+ . An SC bench said, "The people cannot become a law unto themselves and, therefore, it is obligatory on the part of the
Photocopying no infringement of copyright: Delhi High Court
In a verdict that may have a wide impact on copyright laws and the business of bulk photocopying, the Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed suits initiated by Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis thereby allowing a photocopy shp in the Delhi Universityto prepare and sell copies of chapters from books published by them. A bench of Justice Rajiv Sahai
Supreme Court stays NGT order against Delhi Metro, Railways
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the operation of a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order asking Indian Railways and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to seek environmental clearances for their projects. A bench comprising Justices T S Thakur and A M Khanwilkar prima facie agreed to the submission of Delhi Metro and Dedicated Freight Corridor
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-HEALTH-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Indian scientists recycle fish scales into green energy
A team of researchers at Jadavpur University here has developed a biodegradable energy harvester - from raw fish scales - which could be tapped as a sustainable green energy source for next generation self-powered implantable medical devices. It also has the potential for personal portable electronics with reduced e-waste elements said the researchers. Fish scales, a by-product that is usually thrown
Centre's drive against Dengue and Chikungunya
Centre says all-out assistance being provided to the states affected by Dengue and Chikungunya; Union Health Minister JP Nadda calls upon states to take preventive steps at their level against the deadly diseases which claimed 25 lives in Delhi, 9 in Cuttack and one in Mumbai. Dengue and Chikungunya continue to wreak havoc in Bengal, Delhi, Bangalore and other parts of the country.
APPOINTMENT-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Jim Yong Kim heads for second term as World Bank president
Jim Yong Kim is heading for another five-year term as president of the World Bank after no other candidates emerged during a hurried nomination process.Sign up By signing up you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions, cookie policy and privacy policy. But critics warn that both Mr Kim and the World Bank’s legitimacy risk being further damaged by the US’s decision
Nawazuddin Siddiqui appointed brand ambassador of UP farmers' scheme
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday appointed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the brand ambassador of its flagship programme 'Samajwadi Kisan Beema Yojana', a scheme aimed at insuring farmers. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced this at a function at his official residence. Flanked by Nawazuddin, Akhilesh hoped that with the actor's joining, awareness about the
Anoop K Sharma new CMD of Shipping Corporation
Anoop Kumar Sharma has taken charge as the Chairman & Managing Director of Shipping Corporation of India for a period of three years. The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise with its headquarters in Mumbai that operates and manages vessels that services both national and international lines.As the countrys premier shipping
Hiroshi Nakagawa takes over as Chairman of Isuzu Motors India
Hiroshi NakagawaJapanese automobile maker Isuzu Motors on 14 September 2016 announced the appointments of Hiroshi Nakagawa as the Chairman of Isuzu Motors India (IMI) with immediate effect. Hiroyasu Miura, the erstwhile Chairman of IMI will take over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India Pvt Ltd (IEBCI) with immediate effect.
ECONOMICAL-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Pulses shortfall: Govt asks for more import
Cracking down on private importers of pulses, the government asked them to be transparent in their transactions and submit information about contracted quantities in advance for better assessment of supplies and formulation of measures to check prices. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan held a meeting with pulses importers to review the status of imports. Senior officials of
No Plans To Devalue Rupee, Market To Determine Value: Finance Ministry
New Delhi: As the rupee saw a sudden plunge this morning on reports of currency devaluation, Finance Ministry officials today said there were no plans to devalue the domestic unit and its value will continue to be determined by the market. With exports falling in all but one of the past 20 months, there were reports that the Commerce Ministry may discuss with Finance Ministry possible
Gold Imports Decline Over 77% In August
New Delhi: Gold imports fell 77.45 per cent to $1.11 billion in August due to sliding prices of the metal in both global and domestic markets. According to data from the Commerce Ministry, gold imports had stood at $4.95 billion in August last year. The imports of the metal have been declining since February this year. A dip in the imports helps contain the current account deficit.The
RBI To Shortly Issue Rs 20 Notes With Governor Urjit Patel's Signature
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank will shortly issue Rs 20 denomination banknotes bearing signature of Governor Urjit R Patel. RBI said the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 will have the inset letter 'R' on both number panels and the year of printing '2016' printed on reverse of the banknote. The design and security features are similar to the Rs 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier,
Inefficiency In Railways Cost Structure Leads To Losses: Niti Aayog
New Delhi: Fare hike is not the only way to deal with losses of Indian Railways in passenger services business, Niti Aayog said, revealing that the "inefficiencies" in the cost structure also contribute to it.The government's apex policy-making body suggested that the national transporter will have to work on cost optimisation measures and enhancing its non-fare revenue. "... inefficiency in Indian
Government Notifies GST Council
New Delhi: Government has formally notified the GST Council, which will decide on the tax rate, exempted goods and the threshold under the new taxation regime. The council will be chaired by Union Finance Minister and have Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government as its member. Also Minister of State in charge of Revenue or
POLITICAL-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Political crisis resurfaces in Arunachal
Congress faces major jolt in Arunanchal Pradesh; all but one party MLAs including Chief Minister Prema Khandu desert Congress to join People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh; the lone MLA staying with Congress is Nabam Tuki who was replaced as Chief Minister with Prema Khandu in July; BJP says Congress should not blame them for its own failure. Arunachal Pradesh has slipped out of the
Brazil ex-President Silva charged with corruption
Brazilian federal investigators have charged former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with money laundering and corruption. The charges announced are in connection with a sprawling corruption investigation at state-run oil giant Petrobras. Silva, his wife and five others are accused of illegally benefiting from renovations at a beachfront apartment in the coastal city of Guaruja, in Sao Paulo
Shivpal quits UP Cabinet, party post
In a fresh twist to the deepening feud in Mulayam Singh Yadav's family, his brother Shivpal Yadav on Thursday night submitted his resignation as ruling Samajwadi Party's (SP's) state unit head and as a minister in the Cabinet of nephew Akhilesh Yadav with whom he is at loggerheads. Shivpal gave his resignation to Mulayam, who rushed to Lucknow from Delhi to douse the flames that threaten to hurt
V shanmuganathan sworn in as Arunachal pradesh governor
Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan was sworn in as the governor of Arunachal Pradesh. President Pranab Mukherjee had asked Shanmuganathan to discharge the additional duty of Arunachal Pradesh after Governor Jyoti Prashad Rajkhowa was sacked on 12 September; weeks after the Supreme Court restored the Congress government in the state. Chief Justice of the Gauhati High
Aleksander Ceferin elected new UEFA President
Slovenia’s Aleksander Ceferin has been elected as UEFA’s seventh president at an extraordinary congress in Athens. Ceferin is an accomplished lawyer with little record in football before he became head of the Slovenian federation in 2011. In a vote for the UEFA presidency , he hammered the body’s vice president Michael van Praag of the Netherlands 42-13 in what many saw as a call for
AWARD AND HONOUR -DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Priyanka Chopra bagged 8th position in Forbes List of Highest paid TV Actresses
Priyanka Chopra has become the first Indian star to enter the Forbes list of highest paid television actresses in the world. Forbes Highest Paid List:- Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara topped Forbes magazine’s annual list of best paid television actresses for the fifth year in a row, earning $43 million.The top 10 highly paid actress as
Indian-American Dinesh Bharadia wins 2016 Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar Award
India-born researcher Dinesh Bharadia on 14 September 2016 was chosen for the prestigious Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar Award. Bharadia was chosen for his contribution to send and receive radio (wireless) signals, including mobile telephony and data on the same channel. His research disproved a 150-years long assumption that it is not possible for a radio to receive and
Indian-American Abraham Verghese selected for National Humanities Medal 2015
Indian-American physician-author, Abraham Verghese (61) has been selected for the prestigious 2015 National Humanities Medal. President Barack Obama will bestow the honour upon Verghese along with 11 others recipient’s at a ceremony to be held in Washington on 21st September 2016. He has been selected for the prestigious award for reminding us that the patient is the centre of the medical
SPORT-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
2016 Kabaddi World Cup's logo unveiled
Vijay Goel, Union Sports Minister, Janardan Singh Gehlot, President of International Kabaddi Federation, on 14 September 2016 formally unveiled the logo of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup. The logo is derived from the natural heritage of Gujarat, the Asiatic Lion, symbolising the ferocity of a Kabaddi defender and the agility of a raider. The 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will be held at The Arena
Indian cyclists bag 6 medals on opening day of 2016 Track Asia Cup
In
dian Cyclists won six medals, including three gold, two silver and one bronze on the opening day of the Track Asia Cup 2016 in New Delhi. The medal winners for India include Deborah Herold, Kezia Vargheese, Alena Reji, Rajkumari Devi, Nayana Rajesh and Anu Chutia. Deborah Herold won two gold medals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex Velodrome. Her first gold came in women’s
ENVIRONMENT-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Ganga water has heavy metal, pesticide traces: CPCB
NEW DELHI: Water quality of river Ganga shows the presence of bacterial contamination besides traces of pollutants like heavy metals and pesticides, says the apex pollution monitoring body CPCB.
In a detailed report covering various aspects of contamination in the river, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has informed the National Green Tribunal that the Ganga, spanning a distance
Polar bears losing crucial sea ice: Study
PARIS: Polar bears are losing life-sustaining sea ice crucial for hunting, resting and breeding in all 19 regions of the Arctic they inhabit, a study warned on Wednesday. As climate change pushes up Arctic temperatures, ice is melting earlier in spring and re-freezing later in autumn, a team of researchers reported in The Cryosphere, a journal of the European Geosciences Union. Satellite data revealed that
'Living fossil' crabs mysteriously dying in Japan
TOKYO: Hundreds of horseshoe crabs — known as "living fossils" as they are among the earth's oldest creatures — have washed ashore dead in southern Japan, confounding experts who study the alien-like sidewalkers. Horseshoe crabs, known for their blue blood, are a regular summer visitor to tidal flats in south and western Japan including one near Kitakyushu city where they lay their eggs.
NGT notice to Centre, UP on encroachments in Arthala lake
NEW DELHI: Rampant dumping of waste and encroachments on Arthala Lake located close to Hindon River in Ghaziabad on Thursday came under the lens of the National Green Tribunal which sought response from the Centre and UP government on the issue. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Typhoon Meranti Slams Into Chinese Coast, Wreaks Havoc
BEIJING: Typhoon Meranti, stated to be the world's strongest typhoon so far this year, made landfall in east China's Fujian Province early today, causing widespread destruction. The typhoon that hit Xiang'an district of Xiamen city, has also been monitored as the strongest one hitting southern Fujian Province since 1949. Strong winds shattered windows on the highrises even as tap water supply was
BUSINESS-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Indian Oil inks MoU with Praj Industries for development of 2G ethanol
State-run Indian Oil Corporation has signed a pact with Pune-based Praj Industries to enter into a technology partnership for setting up multiple second Generation (2G) bio-ethanol plants based on indigenously developed technology. Indian Oil will be setting up three such 2G bio-ethanol plants. Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan had recently announced that public-sector undertakings are
Uber partners NSDC, Maruti to skill 1 million by 2018
New Delhi: Transportation app Uber has launched a new initiative in partnership with Maruti Suzuki and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for creating livelihood opportunities for one million people by 2018. Under UberSHAAN, the company will provide access to skill development and driver training to the unskilled, Uber India president Amit Jain told PTI. The initiative will also
Reliance Communications and Aircel to be merged
Anil Ambani led Reliance Communications (RCom) has signed a deal with Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB) for merger of wireless businesses of Aircel Limited with itself. The merger is considered as the largest-ever consolidation in the Indian telecom sector. The merged entity will be country’s fourth-largest phone company in terms of customers and revenue. Key Facts The merged
BOOK IN NEWS--16-09-2016
His Bloody Project authored by Graeme Macrae Burnet shortlisted for Man Booker prize
His Bloody Project: Graeme Macrae Burnet.
Novel titled His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet was in news in September 2016. It came in news after being shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker prize. His Bloody Project, a crime thriller, narrates a story in which a triple murder in a remote community in the Scottish Highlands leads to
FOREIGN TOUR-FOREIGN RELATION- INTERNATIONAL -NEWS-16-09-2016
Barack Obama designates first US Marine National Monument in Atlantic Ocean
The United States President Barack Obama on 15 September 2016 designated the country’s first marine national monument, Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, in the Atlantic Ocean. The monument aims at protecting fragile deep-sea ecosystems off the coast of New England. The announcement was made by the American president at the third annual Our Ocean
STATE -DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Nitish launches website on 350th Prakash Utsav
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said a three-day international Sikh convention would be held here ahead of the Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh. He launched a website to provide information on the celebration of 350th Prakash Utsav of the Sikh guru early next year. The website has been developed by tourism department and provides information to visitors about how to reach
SUMMIT-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
VP Hamid Ansari attends 17th NAM Summit
Vice President Hamid Ansari has reached Venezuela to attend the 17th NAM Summit during which key issues of concern like terrorism, UN reform, climate change and nuclear disarmament are expected to be discussed. The Vice President said that the summit aimed at boosting development. While replying to a question, the Vice President said that NAM is an important platform and India
DEFENCE -DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Indo-US combined military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 begins
Yudh Abhyas 2016, a joint military training exercise of Indian and US Armies, commenced at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. Company strength army personnel from USA and an equal number of Indian soldiers are taking part in the two weeks long joint training exercise. The exercise will see them hone their tactical and technical skills in countering insurgency and terrorism in a UN Peace
US sign 38 billion dollars defence deal with Israel
United States has signed a 38 billion dollars Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel to provide the country with military assistance over a 10-year period. The MoU will be valid from 2019 through 2028. This defence deal is the largest such agreement the US has ever had with any country. Under the terms of MoU Israel will receive 3.8 billion dollars annually from US, up from the 3.1
PASSES AWAY-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Jack Hofsiss, Tony Winning Director Of ‘The Elephant Man’, Has Died At 65
Jack Hofsiss, an expert in human frailty who in 1979 became the youngest director to win the Tony Award for his staging of The Elephant Man and later helmed the Jill Clayburgh film I’m Dancing As Fast As I Can, died this morning at his Manhattan home. He was 65. His death was confirmed to Deadline by the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office, which gave no cause of death pending an
Former Italian President Carlo Azelgio Ciampi Passes Away At 95
Former Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi has died at the age of 95, news agency Ansa has reported. As well as serving as president from 1999 to 2006, Ciampi was prime minister from 1993 to 1994. As treasury minister in the late 1990s he played an important role in Italy’s adoption of the euro as its currency. As the news broke Italy’s current prime minister, Matteo Renzi tweeted his
MISCELLANEOUS-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
Prasar Bharati to launch Balochi website, app
Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati will launch a website and mobile app on Friday for All India Radio's Balochi service to reach out to the people who speak the language across the globe. As part of its efforts to find additional platforms to supplement its existing shortwave transmissions for various language services, External Services Division of All India Radio is launching a multimedia website
Dharamshala International Film Fest to open in November
The four-day festival has announced its first six films– South Korean drama “A Korean in Paris”, cinematographer- director Rajiv Ravi’s “Kammatipaadam”, Marathi film “Lathe Joshi”, “Sonita”, which is about Afghan rapper Sonita Alizadeh, British documentary “Syrian Love Story” and Thai film “The Island Funeral”. The directors of all these movies will be coming to the festival to present
COMMITTEE-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
7th Pay Commission: Fatter Allowances To Be Paid By 31 October
New Delhi: There is good reason to cheer for central government employees as the committee on allowances headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa that was entrusted with a job to examine the recommendations in respect of allowances made by the 7th Pay Commission may be ready with their own recommendations within two months. The cabinet announcement will be most likely be made by
Chidambaram to head Parliamentary panel on home affairs
Former Home Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, recently elected to Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, has been appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs. He will be succeeding P Bhattacharya. Chidambaram’s party colleague Anand Sharma has been appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and
No health expert in panel to examine GM mustard biosafety data
NEW DELHI: An anti-GM group today alleged that sub committee constituted by the country's biotech regulator GEAC to examine the biosafety data on GM mustard, did not have any health expert and three of its members have conflict of interest. Coalition for a GM-Free India questioned whether the risk assessment report given by the sub committee, which has claimed that the hybrid
Venkatesh Prasad, Nayan Mongia among 80 applicants for India's next selection committee
BCCI has received as many as around 80 applications expressing interest in being part of India's next selection committee. But sources have confirmed to India Today not too many are high profile applicants and choosing a chief selector may not come easy. Board is looking for a successor to Sandeep Patil who completes his term of 4 years at this month's AGM. Former India captains Krish
Edward Snowden Was A 'Disgruntled' Employee: House Committee Report
WASHINGTON: A US House committee issued a scathing report on Thursday accusing National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden of lying about his background, feuding with co-workers and leaking secrets that "caused tremendous damage" to US security. The House of Representatives Intelligence Committee report declared that Snowden was "not a whistleblower" as
Joint Committee to examine Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 as introduced in Lok Sabha has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee of both the houses, under the chairmanship of Dr. Satyapal Singh for examination and presenting a report to the parliament. It has been decided to seek views and suggestions on the Bill from individuals and associations/bodies concerned. The Citizenship
AGREEMENT-DAILY-NEWS-16-09-2016
India, Sri Lanka sign MoU to support fishermen in Hambantota district
India and Sri Lanka on 15 September 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support livelihood of the fishing and farming communities in Hambantota district of Sri Lanka. The project envisages gift of equipment and tools such as grub hoes, bicycles, life jackets and sewing machines, worth 300 million SLR, to the fishing and farming communities in Hambantota district.
Three key agreements signed between India and Nepal
PM Narendra Modi received Nepal PM Pushp Kamal Dahal Prachanda at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Both of them held wide-ranging talks on key issues including ways to strengthen ties. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation during delegation level talks at Hyderabad House. PM Narendra Modi also witnessed the signing of Visitors' Book by the Prime Minister of
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