[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold extends gains on global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, July 12, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold extends gains on global cues Silver, however, held steady at Rs 46,000 per kg on scattered buying by industrial units. 'Govt to take call on GAAR implementation soon' Amid industry apprehensions, revenue secretary Shaktikanta Das on Saturday said the government would shortly take a view on whether controversial tax law GAAR should be implemented from the scheduled date of April, 2015. Budget has brought clarity in tax policies: Finmin Government on Saturday said the Budget 2014-15 has brought about clarity in tax policies and it will walk the difficult path to bring growth impulses back into the economy amidst fiscal constraints. More Business News»

		Environment
		Australia slams 'extremist' PETA for sheep abuse video Australia's agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce has described animal rights group PETA as "extremist" and questioned their methods after the release of footage showing sheep being beaten by shearers. New approach to improve hurricane intensity forecast Experiments conducted at the UM Rosenstiel School Air-Sea Interaction Salt Water Tank (ASIST) simulated the wind speed and ocean surface conditions of a tropical storm. Gujarat lost 66 lions in one year The Gujarat government has accepted on the floor of the state assembly that 66 lions had died in the past one year and, of these, 55 had died of natural causes. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraq forces executed 250 Sunni prisoners: Watchdog Iraq's security forces and allied Shia militias executed at least 255 Sunni prisoners as they fled a lightning jihadist-led advance last month, Human Rights Watch said on Friday. Roadside bomb kills 8 civilians in Afghanistan The incident took place days after the Taliban ordered their men to avoid targeting civilians. Vatican calls for global ceasefire during WC final "Adherents are asking for a moment of silence around the Sunday, July 13 match to remember those stricken by wars and unrest worldwide," the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture said in a statement. More World News»

		Science
		India becomes world's largest consumer of antibiotics  India has emerged as the world’s largest consumer of antibiotics with a 62% increase in popping habits over the last decade. Clear differences between organic and non-organic food, study finds It is now official - fruits and vegetables grown organically are up to 69% higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally-grown crops. HIV exploding among gay men, warns WHO HIV infections are rising among gay men in many parts of the world, the WHO warned on Friday, urging all men who have sex with men to take antiretroviral drugs to prevent infection. More Science News»

		Technology
		Sony SmartBand SWR10 review Smartwatches and fitness trackers are emerging as hottest categories in wearable segment. However, so far mainstream brands like Samsung and Sony have not been able to hit it big. SD Shibulal: Strategies don't last for more than 3-4 years Infosys' outgoing CEO Sarojini Damodaran Shibulal has led an exciting life. Motorola to replicate India success in SE Asia Mobile phone brand Motorola is hoping to replicate the success it has had with the web-only strategy in India in other markets like Indonesia. More Technology News»

		Education
		Proposed IIM in Himachal feared to be fall prey to politics Already having large number of private universities, three government universities, a central university besides an IIT at Mandi, now announcement of IIM is all set to project Himachal Pradesh as hub of quality education. Graduation made free for girls in Chhattisgarh In a major decision that would benefit nearly one lakh girls in the state, the Chhattisgarh government has made graduation education free for them in all public colleges and technical institutes. Budget 2014: Punjab's IIM to be set up in Amritsar Badal junior informed that the decision to set up IIM in Amritsar has given further impetus to the development of the region. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Temporary exemption from toll on Sion-Panvel Road Thakur added that he is confident that the committee headed by the chief secretary Saharia will take a proper decision and dismiss the proposed toll plaza altogether. 2 buildings collapse in Mumbai, 3 people dead The first incident occurred in Sewree after a portion of the wall from the first floor of Lucky mansion — a building near Lateef Hotel — collapsed. Rains lash Mumbai, but skip lakes yet again The city may have recorded heavy showers over the last couple of days, but in case you thought the downpour may help Mumbai tide over the water crisis, there’s some bad news: the rains continue to skip the catchment areas of major water-supplying lakes and Mumbaikars may have to brace for some tough days ahead. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		It's time to make way for cyclists The cycling capital of India is also the most dangerous place for cyclists. The city is yours on Sunday After Gurgaon, it is Delhi's turn to reclaim the streets. In a unique initiative to promote sustainable public transport, Delhi Police and New Delhi Mu nicipal Council (NDMC) along with civic society members are organizing Raahgiri Day at Connaught Place on Sunday. Severe heatwave in Delhi as temperature hits 42 degrees celsius Delhiites on Friday suffered the double whammy of sweltering heat and high humidity, making it one of the most oppressive days of this summer. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore Metro Transport Corporation inaugurates new bus services Bangalore Metro Transport Corporation (BMTC) new bus services was inaugurated by transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, on Saturday at 9:30am at Munichinnappa school grounds in Audugodi, Bangalore. Betterment fee isn't any better: Experts Having failed to push through its much-hyped Akrama-Sakrama scheme, a desperate Congress government is now trying to get at least a part of the proposal implemented through the back door. Official rapped for talking in HC It's a Friday that excise inspector Parameshwarappa is not likely to forget easily. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Teach for Change, a fashion show at The Park in Hyderabad Teach for Change, a fashion show at The Park in Hyderabad A fun night out at Spoil in Hyderabad A fun night out at Spoil in Hyderabad Revellers party at Kismet in Hyderabad Revellers party at Kismet in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Denied entry for wearing dhoti: PMK chief condemnes cricket club S Ramadoss has condemned the action of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Club denying entry to a Madras high court judge and a senior advocate because they were wearing dhotis. Increase kerosene allocation for TN, says Jaya to Modi Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase the allocation of kerosene for the state. DMK takes out rally to demand CBI probe into building collapse DMK on Saturday took out a rally demanding CBI inquiry into the Moulivakkam building collapse. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		E-Swasthya to bring in healthcare revolution in Ahmedabad The city is about to witness a revolution in the field of health care as a group of young innovative minds of Gujarat Technological University (GTU), led by student entrepreneur Yash Shah has launched an innovative approach called 'e-Swasthya'. Green Corner: Cept, IIM-A, GU full of interesting fauna It is a jungle out there but fortunately not of concrete. Amid the urban landscapes in the city, thrive lush pockets of wilderness nestled within campuses of learning. Property tax hike: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation trapped by own policy As public ire over hiked tax rates rises, it appears that both the administration and the ruling political wing in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have hit a wall. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traders threaten shutdown over crime Business community of Sangam City has picked up gauntlet against police failure to checking spiraling crime graph. Judge case: Allahabad high court orders CBI probe The court further directed the CBI to ascertain the truth and who are the persons issuing threats and intimidating the civil judge and submit a report within three months. Dates from Iran a big hit among Allahabd rozedaars With the ongoing Ramzan festival, dates brought from countries like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other west Asian countries have become popular among rozedars. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Increase in fees: Pay through the nose for technical courses Students, pursuing technical courses in Odisha, whether in government or private institutions, have to shell out nearly three-times the course fees this year compared to what they paid the year before. Plans afoot to manage Nabakalebar crowd The state government expects a footfall of nearly 30 lakh pilgrims during Nabakalebar when new wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra will be formed.The existing idols will be buried inside the temple. Opposition slams govt for National Food Security Act delay Slamming the Odisha government for not implementing the National Food Security Act in the state, the opposition Congress on Friday sought an explanation from chief minister Naveen Patnaik for the delay. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Court orders forfeiture of Inspector Saxena's property Two months after an abetment to suicide case was registered against police inspector Upmanyu Saxena, the court ordered for forfeiture of Saxena’s property after he failed to surrender on Friday. Naogaon, Gwalior sizzle, but silver lining is on the horizon Day temperature remained unusually high at many places, making it probably hottest July month in the history of Madhya Pradesh. Married girl abducted & raped, accused nabbed A youth allegedly abducted a young married teenager in Bhopal, took her to Itarsi and allegedly raped her for over a week. The incident came to light after the accused dumped left her at home and threatened her to keep mum about it. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		SGPC loses Haryana as Hooda wins round one Haryana will finally have a separate Sikh body to manage its gurdwaras, with the state assembly on Friday clearing the Bill for forming the committee. Surjewala takes on opposition over objection to separate gurdwara body Surjewala even asked the SAD (B) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal to ask their representatives in Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) to pass a resolution to dissolve the body. Absconding Fatehabad drug controller suspended The state food and drug administration (FDA) has suspended Fatehabad drug control officer Suresh Chaudhary who has been absconding after being wanted by the vigilance bureau (VB) in a corruption case. More Chandigarh News»

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