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05 Oct 2016

TODAYS SPECIAL-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

World Teachers' Day 2016 observed across the world

The World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2016 was observed across the world on 5 October 2016.The theme for the World Teachers’ Day 2016 was Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status. The theme for the 2016 WTD embodies the fundamental principles of the fifty-year-old Recommendation. It also throws light on the need to support teachers as reflected in the agenda’s Sustainable Development

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GOVERNMENT SCHEME-APPROVAL-DECISION -DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Union Government launches Indian Bridge Management System

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS). It was launched by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi as a major step towards ensuring safety of bridges in the country. Key Facts IBMS is being developed to create an inventory of all bridges in country and rate structural condition of the

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Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inspects and Flags Off Newly Manufactured Solar Powered Guard Van of Goods (Freight) Train .

Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inspects and Flags Off Newly Manufactured Solar Powered Guard Van of Goods (Freight) Train .For the First Time Equipped the Guard Vans will be equipped with Solar Powered Light, Fan, Mobile Charging Points .Guard Vans also to have Zero Discharge Bio Toilets in place of Conventional Toilets in Line with the Swachh Bharat Initiatives of Indian Railways .New

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Aadhaar mandatory for subsidised LPG

Subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will now be available only those who have with Aadhaar cards. Those who do not have the unique identity number will be required to enroll for it in order to continue availing the subsidy. After the passage of the Aadhaar law and its attendant regulations, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas notified the mandatory requirement of the

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Cabinet gives nod for MoU with AARDO on rural development

Government on Wednesday gave its nod for signing of an agreement between India and the African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) for capacity building programmes in the field of rural development. The Memorandum for Understanding (MoU) for the triennium 2015-2017 will be signed under which capacity building programmes for AARDO member countries will be organised

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Union Cabinet approves amendments to HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014

The Union Cabinet on 5 October 2016 approved the amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014 was drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV and affected by HIV. It seeks to address HIV-related discrimination, strengthen the existing programme by bringing in legal accountability and establish formal mechanisms for

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and European Union on water cooperation

The Union Cabinet on 5 October 2016 approved the signing of MoU between India and European Union in the field of water resources. The MoU envisages strengthening the technological, scientific and management capabilities of India and the European Union in the field of water management on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. 

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Cabinet approves land to HLL Lifecare to set up Medipark in Chennai

HLL Lifecare Ltd, a Miniratna public sector firm, has received approval from the Union Cabinet to sub-lease 330.10 acres of land at Chengalpattu, in the outskirts of Chennai, to set up a medical devices manufacturing park (Medipark) through a special purpose vehicle.  HLL Lifecare will have a 50 per cent shareholding in the project. The Medipark would be the first manufacturing cluster in the

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and African Asian Rural Development Organization

The Union Cabinet on 5 October 2016 approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) for capacity building programmes in the field of rural development. Under this MoU, capacity building programmes for AARDO member countries will be organized every year at various Institutions of

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LEGAL-COURT BILL-ACT-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

THE HAGUE: The UN's highest court on Wednesday threw out an epic case brought by the tiny Marshall Islands+ against India for allegedly failing to halt the nuclear arms race+ . The 16-judge bench at the International Court of Justice+ (ICJ), however, was also to rule later in the day in separate decisions on whether the Pacific island nation's David-versus-Goliath battle could continue

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Election commission displayed ‘unwarranted hurry’ in conducting local body polls, Madras HC says

CHENNAI: The state election commission (SEC) displayed an 'unwarranted hurry' in conducting the local body polls in Tamil Nadu, and no level playing field was made available to all political parties, the Madras high court said on Tuesday, setting aside the September 26 poll notification on Tuesday."The election commission, having delayed the onset of the election work, is rushing through

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SC asks Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka was directed to release 2,000 cusecs of water from the Cauvery each day to Tamil Nadu from October 7 to 18 by the Supreme Court, which deferred its order asking the Centre to set up Cauvery Water Management Board till it finally decided on appeals relating to the age-old water dispute. Instead, the apex court agreed to the suggestion that a Supervisory Committee, comprising

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APPOINTMENT-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Ashish Vohra Appointed CEO Of Reliance Nippon Life Insurance

Ashish Vohra has been appointed as the head of Reliance Nippon Life Insurance . “The Board of Directors of Reliance Nippon Life Insurance (RNLI), a part of Reliance Capital, has announced the appointment of Ashish Vohra as the new CEO of the company. Before this, Vohra spent eight years with Max Life Insurance, serving as Senior Director and Chief Distribution Officer. Nippon Life

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KJ Yesudas, the brand ambassador of Kerala’s Haritha Keralam project

Popular playback singer Dr KJ Yesudas has become one of the brand ambassadors of “Haritha Keralam” project in Kerala. The news was announced by State Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after meeting the singer at Cliff House in Thiruvananthapuram. “The legendary singer Dr KJ Yesudas has agreed to become one of the brand ambassadors of Haritha Keralam project. He expressed his

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ECONOMICAL-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Govt extends MIP on select steel products for 2 months

To protect domestic industries from cheap imports, the government on Tuesday again extended the minimum import price on 66 steel products for a period of two months. The 66 products include semi-finished products of iron or non-alloyed steel, flat-rolled products of different widths, bars and rods. To guard domestic steel producers against cheap in-bound shipments, the government in

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RBI releases fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 4 October 2016 released the fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2016-17. The key announcement under the policy was the interest cut of 25 basis points. This move may lead to banks in lowering EMIs for housing, car loan and corporate borrowers.This policy decision was not only RBI Governor Urjit Patel’s maiden policy announcement but was also

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Transacting in cash costs 1.7% of GDP: Visa

Transacting in cash imposes a huge financial burden on an economy. The costs are particularly high in developing economies such as India, where only a minuscule proportion of transactions are carried out through digital platforms.  According to a new study by Visa, the cost of cash in India is equivalent to 1.7% of GDP. To put that figure in perspective - the central government's capital

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India slams Pakistan for blocking Indo-Afghan trade

Hitting out at Pakistan for blocking Indo-Afghan trade via Attari border for "political reasons", India today said nations cannot become "walls" aborting trade and culture that is as old as written history.Asserting that the "fangs of terrorism" recognise no borders, Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar said, "peace is essential to development; terrorism is anathema to development."

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POLITICAL-DAILY-NEWS-01-10-2016

WikiLeaks' Assange signals release of documents before US election

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Tuesday the group would publish about one million documents related to the U.S. election and three governments in coming weeks, but denied the release was aimed at damaging Hillary Clinton. Assange, speaking via a video link, said the documents would be released before the end of the year, starting with an initial batch in the coming

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Imran Khan to boycott Pakistan’s joint session of parliament

Pakistan’s efforts to forge an united political front against India received a rude shock on Tuesday when Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan announced boycott of the joint session saying participation would mean “endorsing” leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Sharif last week called the joint session of bicameral parliament on Wednesday to discuss tensions with India after

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Political battle erupts over evidence of surgical strikes

NEW DELHI: Pakistan is not the only one seeking proof of India's "surgical strikes" on terrorist camps across the Line of Control. A major political row broke out with BJP accusing AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress of seconding Pakistan's propaganda by demanding proof of the attacks — a position that it said was tantamount to doubting the Indian Army. Congress's Sanjay Nirupam

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AWARD AND HONOUR -DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Nayanjot Lahiri wins 2016 John F Richards Prize

History writer Nayanjot Lahiri has won the prestigious 2016 John F. Richards Prize for her book Ashoka in Ancient India. The prestigious prize will be bestowed upon her at the American Historical Association (AHA’s) 131st Annual Meeting to be held in Denver, Colorado in January 2017. Her book Ashoka in Ancient India has been critically acclaimed for its riveting account of an emperor

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Scottish, French And Dutch-Born Scientists Win Nobel Chemistry Prize

STOCKHOLM:  Jean-Pierre Sauvage, J. Fraser Stoddart and Bernard Feringa won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for work on the design and synthesis of molecular machines, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. "They have developed molecules with controllable movements, which can perform a task when energy is added," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in a statement

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President Pranab Mukherjee presents Sangeet Natak Akademi awards

CHENNAI: Bharatanatyam exponent Ranganayaki Jayaraman and noted violinist Lalgudi G J R Krishnan were among the prominent artistes who received Sangeet Natak Akademi awards from President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Tuesday. An official statement said the President presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi

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SPORT-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Arjun Vajpai becomes youngest to summit 6th highest mountain Cho Oyu

Professional mountaineer Arjun Vajpai summited Cho Oyu, the 6th highest mountain, on Tuesday to become the youngest in the world to climb the 27,000 feet peak. The 23-year-old reached the summit before dawn along with his sherpas and another expedition member after leaving from Camp 3 after midnight. With the Cho Oyu summit, Arjun has climbed five of the 14 highest mountains in the

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Sharapova's doping ban cut from 2 years to 15 months

Maria Sharapova's doping ban was reduced from two years to 15 months today, meaning the Russian tennis star can come back in April and return to Grand Slam play at the French Open. The Court of Arbitration for Sport cut nine months off the suspension imposed on Sharapova, who tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open in January. Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion and

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Pakistan barred from Kabaddi World Cup in India

The 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup kicks off this week in India, with a row over a decision to bar arch-rivals Pakistan from competing threatening to overshadow the tag-wrestling sport's showcase event. Formidable Iran clash with newcomers the United States in Friday's opening round of the competition that also includes top sides from Australia, South Korea, England, Poland, Kenya and

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Four Silver Medalists with Team Leader at 10th International Earth Science Olympiad, MIE, Japan

Three Indian high school students who won four silver medals in the 10th International Earth Science Olympiad, MIE Japan, called on the Minister for Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, in New Delhi today.International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) is an annual earth science competition for secondary school students and is conducted each year in a different country. It is an outreach

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BUSINESS-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Reliance, Dassault tie up for Rafale deal execution

Dassault Aviation of France has entered into a partnership with Reliance group to execute offsets for the recently concluded deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets. The joint venture called “Dassault Reliance Aerospace” was jointly announced by Dassault Aviation Chairman & CEO Eric Trappier and Reliance Group Chairman Anil Dhirubhai Ambani. “This is the largest offset contract to be executed

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BOOK IN NEWS--05-10-2016

Book on PM Modi's foreign policy released

Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu released a book on PM Narendra Modi titled "Modi's Midas Touch in Foreign Policy", authored by former Ambassador Surendra Kumar in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. Lauding PM Modi's Foreign Policy, Venkaiah Naidu said that the world is impressed with PM's leadership quality. He talked of PM Modi's reform, perform and transform.

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FOREIGN TOUR-FOREIGN RELATION- INTERNATIONAL -NEWS-05-10-2016

Russia sends missile system to Syria port

Russia has confirmed it has sent an advanced missile system to its naval base in Syria's port of Tartus. The announcement came after Washington said it was suspending talks with Moscow aimed at reviving a ceasefire deal over Russia's support for the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Washington blamed Russia and the Syrian government for intensifying attacks against civilians,

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Paris climate pact set to enter force after EU greenlight

The landmark Paris climate change pact is all set to enter into force around the world after European Union lawmakers endorsed the agreement. In the presence of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, the lawmakers voted Tuesday by 610 to 38 with 31 abstentions for the 28 EU nations to simultaneously ratify the agreement to limit global warming. The deal cannot take effect until 55

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European Parliament VP supports India's 'proactive' operation

The European Parliament, after Russia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, has backed India's surgical strike on terrorists' launchpads across LoC. In a signed article that has been published in European Parliament on Tuesday, Vice President Ryszard Czarnecki said India's cross-border action against the terrorists should be "commended and supported by the international community." This is the first

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France becomes first country to ban plastic cups and plates

France has become the first country in the world to ban disposable plastic cups and plates. The country has passed a law in September 2016 that will go into effect in January 2020. The law will require all disposable tableware to be made from 50% biologically-sourced materials that can be composted at home. That number will rise to 60% by January of 2025. The measure is an addition to

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STATE -DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

NHRC notice to Odisha over Japanese Encephalitis cases

National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the Odisha government over reports about death of many children due to the spread of Japanese Encephalitis in villages of Malkangiri district. Taking suo-motu cognisance of the report, the Commission issued notices to the State Health Secretary and District Collector and called for a report including the steps taken in this regard within

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Fadnavis announces Rs 49,248-cr development plan for Marathwada

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced a Rs 49,248 crore development 'package' for Marathwada region, under which important projects, including irrigation and infrastructure, will be completed in a time-bound manner. "Funds have been allocated for these projects and these will be completed within four years," Fadnavis said, after a meeting of the state

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DEFENCE -DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Narendra Modi against 'hysteria' over surgical strikes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the security scenario in the wake of the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC), is understood to have cautioned his Cabinet colleagues against creating a hysteria over the military action. During the Cabinet meeting, he is understood to have told

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SURVEY AND REPORT-NEWS-05-10-2016

IMF revises India's growth to 7.6% for FY17 and FY18

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised projections for India’s economic growth by 0.2 percentage points to 7.6 per cent for 2016-17 and 2017-18. The projections came in at a time when the Fund said global economic growth will be subdued this year, following a slowdown in the US and Britain’s vote to exit the European Union. It, however, retained global economic growth at

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Automation threatens 69% jobs in India: World Bank

Automation threatens 69 per cent of the jobs in India, while 77 per cent in China, according to a World Bank research which has said that technology could fundamentally disrupt the pattern of traditional economic path in developing countries. "As we continue to encourage more investment in infrastructure to promote growth, we also have to think about the kinds of infrastructure that

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PASSES AWAY-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Seminal contemporary artist Yusuf Arakkal passed away on Tuesday morning in Bengaluru. He is survived by his wife Sara Arakkal and son Shibu Arakkal. The senior figurative artist was unwell for the past few months. The artist recently released a book called Faces of Creativity, which is a comprehensive collection of portraits of fellow artists. One of its kind, it was the first time, an Indian

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AGREEMENT-DAILY-NEWS-05-10-2016

India, Singapore sign three MoUs strengthening ties on countering terror, skill development

India and Singapore on 4 October 2016 signed three Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) agreements during the visit of Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong to India. MoU on collaboration in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. National Skill Development Corporation and ITEES Singapore.  MoU on collaboration in the field of Technical and Vocational

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Oil India Limited signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Houston

Oil India Limited (OIL), an Upstream Oil & Gas PSU, with intent of augmenting its reserves base and maximising recovery from its aging oilfields, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Houston(USA), one of the leading universities on oil and gas of the world. The MoU was signed today in presence of Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State (I/C), Petroleum &

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