[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold extends losses on weak global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, August 16, 2014
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		Business
		Gold extends losses on weak global cues Traders said apart from weak global trend on signs of waning investor demand from the US to China; fall in demand from jewellers and retailers mainly kept pressure on gold prices. Low growth, high inflation not acceptable: Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the current situation of high inflation and low growth has to be reversed to achieve sustainable GDP expansion along with improvement in price situation. Maruti's focus on rural market drives sales Maruti Suzuki's six-year-old rural focus has earned rich dividends. Now, one-third of all cars sold by the company drive down to the hinterland. More Business News»

		Environment
		Study blames humans for most of melting glaciers More than two-thirds of the recent rapid melting of the world's glaciers can be blamed on humans, a new study finds. New study explores the sinister side of meerkats “Since meerkats are cute and fluffy, and have been saccharine, anthropomorphized poster children for happy family life, it comes across as more shocking,” the study's leader, Dr Matthew Bell. Rare vulture found in Purulia after 50 years Foresters in Purulia’s Para range have rescued an injured Egyptian vulture, also called the white scavenger vulture or the Pharaoh’s chicken, from the Burrabazar area.Department officials claimed that the endangered vulture was last seen in the state about 40-50 years ago. More Environment News»

		World
		Pope beatifies Korean martyrs These early Catholics were killed in the 18th and 19th centuries by the Joseon Dynasty, which tried to shut the Korean Peninsula off from Western influence. Death of US teen: Police, protesters clash again Jackson's decision to spell out the allegations that Brown committed the robbery, and his releasing of surveillance video, angered attorneys for Brown's family and others. At least 53 killed in Nepal floods and mudslides Officials said more than 25 per cent of Nepal's 75 administrative districts were hit by landslides or floods. More World News»

		Science
		Alien on the moon is just dust: Nasa scientist A famous image showing an alien walking on the moon is simply "dust, an eyelash or scratch on the negative" of the film that took the image, Nasa has said. Using skin whitening products? Some creams may contain toxic mercury Although the metal does lighten skin, dark spots and even acne, research has shown that the silvery liquid can cause a number of health problems. Are you a workaholic? Tool to tell Do you often think of how you can free up more time to work or become stressed if you are prohibited from working? You may be a workaholic. More Science News»

		Technology
		Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus review: Heavy on specs, yet a letdown We used Karbonn's top-of-the-line Octane Plus smartphone for a week and here's what we think... Apple addresses labour abuse at Quanta factories Apple has worked on improving working conditions after a 2013 audit, uncovering violations like excessive overtime and health hazards. 6 accessories you must buy for your tablet Check out our list of six accessories that are a must-buy to make your tablet even more useful… More Technology News»

		Education
		Odisha to get its second agriculture university: Minister Odisha will soon get its second agriculture university in the poverty stricken KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region of the state. Modern Montessori to expand pre-schools in India "We feel there is this huge demand in India for trained pre-school teachers and demand for kindergartens in cities," said T Chandroo, chairman and chief executive officer of Modern Montessori International (MMI), an education brand from the UK. Indian Institute of Science among top 500 in Chinese world ranking Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the lone Indian institution to bag a spot in the top 500 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions dominated by American universities, according to a list released by a Chinese organisation on Friday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Cop caught taking money to go slow on case A constable of the Mira Road police station has been arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB),Thane for allegedly taking Rs 2,000 bribe from a man against whom a Non-Cognisable (NC) offence was registered. BEST's power monopoly ends, Tata enters Mumbai BEST’s power monopoly finally came to an end on Friday. Tata Power Company (TPC) has now been granted a distribution licence in Mumbai for the next 25 years, and it will now set foot in the island city—giving residential consumers a chance to switch to cheaper power. Man dodges bullet, foils robbery bid on 26/11 martyr's father-in-law A 25-year-od man foiled a robbery bid on the father-in-law of 26/11 martyr Arun Chitte near a Dombivli petrol pump on Thursday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Mrinal Khatri at the launch of Plutos Platinum Lounge in Delhi Dilliwallahs were recently seen partying and celebrating in the capital at the launch of Plutos Platinum Lounge in Vasant Kunj. Raahgiri adds freedom flavour to fun The spirit of freedom was palpable at Connaught Place. Thousands of people dived into Raahgiri festivities which capped Independence Day celebrations. They were thrilled at having the entire Inner Circle to themselves. 30,000 come to cheer as Modi holds fort Independence Day mornings are always wet in Delhi, goes the urban legend, but on Friday the dark clouds gathered over Red Fort made an exception for the 30,000-strong live audience that hung on every word of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hour-long speech from the fort’s ramparts. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Dreams keep this former child-maid going At 16, Shree is bubbly, giggly and full of resolutions. Her most important one right now is to put an end to her extra-curricular activities and focus on studies - she's writing her class 10 examination this year. She slipped twice as she climbed up 15-feet flagpole It was all over in two minutes.Ranjitha, a Class VI student, climbed the 15-foot-high mast in her school in west Mysore with the support of her schoolmates, and the rope on her shoulder. Child safety panel is mandatory in schools: Karnataka CM Every school in Karnataka must constitute a child safety committee, chief minister Siddaramaiah said here on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		My Hyderabad and me — riding solo What happens when you start your bike and go on a long ride alone? American dreams for this team from Hyderabad After playing American football in India in February, they are all set to match their skills against professional footballers in the US. Will not shift base out of Hyderabad right now, says Naidu Stating clearly that See mandhra residents in Greater Hyderabad are being targeted by the TRS government, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu said he would not shift his base from Hyderabad at a time when the image of the city is getting sullied. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Shivani and Abilasha made the most the night partying on ladies nite at 10D in Chennai Girls love to party, but making a style statement is also a prerogative today. Corporation to end free-for-all road digging In a bid to reduce unauthorized road-cuts, the city corporation has decided not to allow any other government agency or individuals to dig up roads for laying cables, setting up water pipeline connections, doing sewage line repairs and other work. Filipino: Technician told me to get naked A 37-year-old Filipino woman, who was allegedly sexually harassed by a technician at a private hospital in MRC Nagar near Adyar, told the investigating officers on Friday that the technician asked her to get naked. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat high court scraps engineering merit list The Gujarat high court on Thursday scrapped the engineering merit list of the state by calling the admission process that follows a merit-mark calculation method devised by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) as unconstitutional. Woman killed in Juna Vadaj; valuables missing A 53-year-old woman was killed at her residence in Juna Vadaj on Thursday afternoon.Police suspect it to be a case of robbery as valuables were found missing from the house. Vatva burn victim dies On Thursday, the city police chief said he had written to the DGP, saying that since the incident allegedly involved some city police personnel the probe should be done by a neutral agency. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Wife, paramour kill man Opposing the extramarital affair of his wife proved fatal for a man. His wife and her paramour allegedly killed him in his room at Maqsoodnagar village in Nanpara Kotwali on Wednesday night. The man’s father lodged a complaint with Nanpara police. A youth electrocuted, villagers block road youth was electrocuted after he came in contact with a high tension wire while planting paddy in field. New guidelines for school buses New guidelines have been issued by Regional Transport Authority for operating school buses in Devipatan division on Wednesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha cops bag highest number of gallantry awards Odisha's biggest ever anti-Maoist operation, which caused the death of 13 Maoists in Malkangiri district last year, helped the state police bag the maximum number of awards in the category of President's police medal for gallantry (PPMG) in the country. Maharathy lands in quota quagmire Agriculture minister Pradeep Maharathy has joined the list of those, who allegedly grabbed government plots/quarters by misusing discretionary quota (DQ). Cops no to minister's road travel Notwithstanding the presence of hundreds of security personnel, engaged in anti-Maoist operations, police on Thursday could not muster courage to take transport minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi by road from Koraput to Malkangiri to attend the Independence Day celebrations the following day in the extremist-hit district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Maoists terror attack plot in Balaghat foiled Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have foiled Maoists plot of terror attack in Balaghat on Independence Day by recovering a cache of explosives from Kirnapur and Mataghat area. Two Makhanlal University departments recommend admission cancellation of 50 students Two departments of Makhanlal National University of Journalism and Mass Communication have recommended for the cancellation of admission of around 50 students on Thursday. MP Board gets Ojasdeep out of Model School premises Part of Model School TT Nagar, occupied by Ojasdeep primary school, was vacated after a court verdict in favour of Model school. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Kartarpur Corridor' movement founder pushes for global support Founder of ?Kartarpur Corridor', a popular pilgrimage movement, B S Goraya has now taken up the issue of a corridor between Dera Baba Nanak (India) and Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) at the international level. 8 Delhi residents nabbed for running fake insurance policy racket Police busted a gang of fraudsters and arrested eight Delhi residents who would allegedly cheat innocent people by presenting them the fake insurance policies by the name of PNB insurance company. Balkar asked to file reply in dual voter complaint: RO The returning officer, probing the allegation against Aam Aadmi Party candidate Baljinder Kaur for registering as voter at two places, recommended a comprehensive inquiry into the complaint. More Chandigarh News»

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