News Digest: Student-develops drone to sprinkle pesticides in farms

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		Saturday, April 22, 2017
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		India
		Student-develops drone to sprinkle pesticides in farms Playing a significant role in the overall development of the country, a student of Raichur Agriculture University (RAU) has developed a drone for pest control. India Post to launch coffee flavoured stamp More India News»

		Business
		Cognizant CEO gets $12 million pay package in 2016 Cognizant — which has a large part of its 2.21 lakh-strong workforce in India — had posted a 4.3 per cent decline in net profit to $1.55 billion in 2016. Sensex slips 57 points on profit booking Benchmark Sensex fell over 57 points to end at 29,365.30 on Friday after investors moved in to book profits amid sustained foreign fund outflows. The 30-share index had soared about 162 points to hit a high of 29,584.34 in early deals, but surrendered gains in mid-session selling. Future Group to sell its private labels through e-tail rivals Future Group will sell products on Amazon and Big Basket as it aims for Rs 20,000 crore sales from own brands by 2021. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ban on plastic: NGT seeks status report from Delhi govt Environmental groups warn UK government on post-Brexit deals Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of the Earth have signed a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May stressing that environmental protection must remain a priority after Britain leaves the European Union. They were joined by tennis star Andy Murray and singer Will Young. Zoo confirms April the giraffe's calf is a male Before an online audience of more than a million viewers, April the giraffe gave birth to a male calf on Saturday at a New York zoo, ending weeks of proverbial pacing by animal lovers in a virtual worldwide waiting room. More Environment News»

		World
		Mob attacks man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan Security officials in Chitral fired tear gas and live rounds on the mob, injuring eight protesters, after they attacked the local police headquarters and demanded that alleged blasphemer Rashid Ahmed be made available for mob justice. Consular access to Jadhav to be decided on merit: Pak Indian high commissioner Gautam Bambawale had met Pakistan foreign secretary Tehmina Janjua earlier this week and asked for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Entertainment
		Soha-Kunal's beautiful love story The Pataudi girl - Soha Ali Khan is expecting her first child with hubby Kunal Kemmu, who himself confirmed the news to a leading daily. 10 Rare images of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Kunal Kemmu confirms Soha Ali Khan is pregnant Soha Ali Khan is the latest Bollywood actress who is set to embrace motherhood. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Last adventure ahead for NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn Why food grain trade could result in a parched earth The world market for food is depleting water sources in large parts of the world quicker than they can naturally be refilled, says a study in the journal Nature. The highlights: Elon Musk on mission to link human brains with computers in 4 years: Report Tesla Inc founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk said his latest company Neuralink Corp is working to link the human brain with a machine interface by creating micron-sized devices. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2017: Raina 84 helps Gujarat overcome KKR Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina led from the front and scored a match-winning 84 to guide his side to a four-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders. MS Dhoni's class is permanent: Steve Smith Steve Smith's predecessor MS Dhoni, who has scored only 61 runs from five games so far, has been facing flack for his average show in the league. But the Australian is undeterred. IPL 2017: Delhi Daredevils aim to rein in red-hot Mumbai Indians While Mumbai Indians are top of the table with a five-match unbeaten streak, Delhi Daredevils have lost their last two matches of IPL 2017. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Excessive smartphone use caused tumour, rules Italian court BSNL has warned its customers to avoid fraudsters who pose as authorised agents of BSNL.They come to change broadband Wi-Fi modems guaranteeing high speed downloads. Indian techies, IT companies troubled by H-1B visa programme reforms For Grishma, an Indian software designer, President Donald Trump's review of the visa programme for bringing highly skilled workers into the United States comes at a bad time. Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma in Time's 'most influential people list' The list features pioneers, artists, titans, leaders and icons from around the world. More Technology News»

		Education
		NCERT's pilot book project aims at building inclusive classrooms Each booklet has Braille and other tactile components, besides word-picture flash cards, to cater to children with learning disability, speech or language disorder, visual impairment, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cerebral palsy, among other disabilities. No sale of books, uniforms in schools: CBSE The CBSE has asked its affiliated schools across the country to shut down shops selling textbooks, stationery, schoolbags, uniforms, shoes and similar articles within their premises. The board asked schools to strictly comply with its affiliation byelaws and “not indulge in commercial activities”. No change in language policy, CBSE board to 'study proposal' The chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Wednesday, said there was "no change in its language policy" to make Hindi language compulsory till class X in CBSE schools. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Online valuation: Mumbai University gets fewer bidders, work to be delayed Contempt notice to senior cops for loud speakers at police station 27-year-old executive molested by two teen bikers outside Sakinaka highrise More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Polls at Sarai Pipal Thala ward cancelled after death of candidate Car owner booked for Kashmere Gate accident BJP to sweep Delhi civic elections, predict 2 surveys This seems to vindicate the BJP's strategy of fighting these elections primarily in the name of the prime minister and points to a failure by AAP and Congress to get voters focused on municipal issues and the perceived non-performance of the corporations. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Parched K'taka pins hope on monsoon to recover from drought fallout Fire at MG Road building; Metro entrance shut State brushes Ujjwala aside, to give free stove, gas connection under Anila Bhagya More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Party adopts seven resolutions, focus to be on welfare NRI delegates get spl thanks for support KCR won't take 'baseless' flak, warns oppn with FIRs More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Why bribe-taking voters not charged?' Citing Section 171(b) of IPC which holds bribe takers as well as bribe givers equally guilty of the offence, senior advocate Nalini Chidambaram argued that during the now-cancelled RK Nagar byelection in Tamil Nadu at least two lakh of the 2.4 lakh eligible voters were given Rs 4,000 each. Braille, interpreter facilities in Madras HC soon Ban on registration of unapproved plots back More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Woman ACP loses job for failing physical tests in 2010 A'bad Cop Didn't Meet Chest Expansion Figures Guj gets PM awards for excellence CBSE schools close early for summer holidays Most CBSE-affiliated schools in the city closed a week early for summer vacation because of high maximum temperatures in the city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Wagon of goods train derails at Cheoki A wagon of a goods train, coming from TSL siding towards Cheoki station derailed, on Thursday. As just a pair of wheel of a wagon, second from engine, had derailed, the line was cleared for train movement within an hour of derailment. UP Board turns to Ramdev for Yoga syllabus The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UP Board) has sought help from Ramdev's Patanjali Yogapeeth (trust) to come up with a syllabus for yoga to be taught from classes IX to XII. At least 20 marks have been fixed for the course in exams. HC seeks government reply on mining leases The Allahabad high court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file before it an affidavit containing guidelines to ensure e-auction of mining leases for minerals in the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Nine Odisha districts get new collectors Youths facilitate admission of have-nots in elite schools under RTE Act When most private schools in the city have been violating Right to Education (RTE) Act and refusing to give admission to students of economically weaker sections, a group of college students have successfully admitted five slum kids in an elite school this year. Over 1 crore LED bulbs distributed in Odisha The state government in association with the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) of the central government distributed over one crore LED bulbs in Odisha under the government of India’s UJALA (Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for all) scheme. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Narmada Seva Yatra: NGT seeks report on crowd handling at Amarkantak 'Yogi effect': BMC razes 'illegal' meat shops to the ground Vyapam scam: BU gets ultimatum from CBI over PMT-2012 documents More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Why crop burning may continue this year too Narnaul sizzles at 45 degrees The southern district—Narnaul recored the highest temperature on Friday at 45 degree celcius in the state as blistering heat waves made life difficult for the people. Held terror suspect's girlfriend reveals he shared his inclination A girl who was found sitting near a railway track in suspicious circumstances turned out to be the girlfriend of Muzmil Khan alias Gazi Babam, who was arrested by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Thursday for his alleged links with terror networks. After some persons found that the girl appeared disturbed, they approached her and then informed the police. She said she wanted to end her life. More Chandigarh News»

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