[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold reclaims Rs 27,000-level on strong demand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, April 04, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold reclaims Rs 27,000-level on strong demand Gold prices rose for the third straight day to regain the Rs 27,000 per 10 grams level at the bullion market today on the back of strong demand. Sensex, Nifty snap 3-week losing streak on fresh buying Both the benchmark indices — S&P BSE Sensex and CNX Nifty — snapped their 3-week losing streak and recovered by 802 points and 245 points, respectively on fresh buying on the back of positive global cues. Banks likely to cut rates this month With FY15 set to record the slowest growth in bank credit in the last five years large banks are preparing for an interest rate cut in April to increase their market share. More Business News»

		Environment
		Barrage work leaves Delhi's Okhla sanctuary high and dry Okhla Bird Sanctuary is in a precarious state with vast stretches of its wetlands parched. Water has been diverted because Uttar Pradesh irrigation department is changing three metal gates at the Okhla barrage. Forensic experts says fire arms used in Nagarahole tiger case The forest department could handover the case of attempt to poach a tiger from Nagarahole to the Mysuru district police. Himalayan vulture makes a comeback in the Aravalis The Himalayan griffon vulture, a threatened species was recently spotted in the Aravalis along Gurgaon-Faridabad highway, near Mangar Bani sacred grove. More Environment News»

		World
		Five arrested after Kenya university massacre enyan police have arrested five men in connection with the university massacre of 148 people by Somalia's Shebab Islamists, the interior ministry said on Saturday, including suspected masterminds of the attack. Egyptian army kills 40 militants in North Sinai At least 40 militants have been killed in Egyptian army's major ground and aerial offensive in the volatile North Sinai region, a day after 15 soldiers and two civilians died in separate attacks by Islamist militants. Pak army battles Taliban for strategic valley High in the mountains along the Afghan border, Pakistan's fight against Taliban militants is focusing on their last, fearsome redoubt — the notorious Tirah Valley, home to renegades and rebels for centuries. More World News»

		Science
		Stem cell implant shows promise for Parkinson's treatment An implant of stem cells treated with an anti-cancer drug has been found to be effective against Parkinson's symptoms in mice. Smoking makes superbugs more aggressive MRSA bacteria, an antibiotic-resistant superbug, become even more resistant to killing by the immune system if they are exposed to cigarette smoke, warns a new study. Common cholesterol drug stimulates same receptors as marijuana Researchers have identified a cholesterol drug that may be the starting point for a new class of cannabis-like drugs to treat pain, nausea and various psychiatric and neurological conditions. More Science News»

		Technology
		Government ordered 2,341 URLs to be blocked in 2014 The government issued orders to block 2341 URLs in 2014, an official response to an RTI application shows. Wipro expands exec council, inducts four more members Wipro has inducted four additional members to its newly-created group executive council, a forum comprising of a core group of leaders to deliberate and strategize long term vision. Microsoft is 40-years-old: Windows over the years Microsoft has turned 40-years-old today, making it among the oldest tech companies in a time when startups are all the rage. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITians fall back on Kakodkar report Even as various districts of Karnataka are trying to hard-sell their case to house the IIT, a team in Hubballi-Dharwad is busy collating data to justify why the prestigious institution deserves to be set up in their midst. Kendriya Vidyalaya principal recruitment comes under fire Holding the test within 18 days from the last date of online registration and conducting the exam for post of 90 principals when the exam (school and CBSE) duties are in progress have come in for sharp criticism from candidates. Gogoi inaugurates Gyanjyoti educational tour Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi flagged off a bus on Friday to mark the inauguration of the state government's popular Gyanjyoti Scheme, an educational trip for students from different districts to Guwahati. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai artist impresses Modi Mumbai-based artist Viveek Sharma, met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently in the city 9 weird things up for sale online! There are sites galore on the web that allow you to sell and buy used stuff. But we found that some people are taking the sites too literally Pujari threatens developer on Dawood 'turf' Has don Dawood Ibrahim's clout started declining in his fortress of Nagpada ? If sources are to be believed, fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari called up a developer in Pakmodia street in Nagpada area and threatened him to vacate a huge piece of commercial plot to landlord. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		4 Delhi cops suspended for thrashing 2 women Two women belonging to scheduled caste were thrashed by a few polive personnel on Friday. The victims complaint that the cops accused them of being involved in a theft case. Delhi reposes faith in Jesus' message Recent attacks on churches in the city were no deterrent to devotees who thronged in thousands to observe Good Friday. As they prayed in silence, musical renditions and recitation of the story of Jesus Christ too marked the three-hour service in churches across the city. Dwarka gets roundabouts to prevent accidents With the roads in Dwarka becoming increasingly unsafe for drivers, traffic police have installed roundabouts at all the 17 intersections in the sub-city on Friday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cosplay doesn't do much for us If you are a c o m i c book lover, the launch of 11 books at Bangalore Comic Con (BCC) is the binge-fest you were waiting for.And with stories spanning everything from mythological retell ings to high-fantasy, satire, horror, the paranormal and more, there's no debating that the country' comic story industry is quite the fertile ground for writers and artists to get their pens out and write and colour new worlds. I enjoy the comradeship we share on GoT: Natalia Tena She's like any fan of Game of Thrones, this Natalia Tena. The actress, just like the rest of us, can not wait to get her hands on book 6 of George RR Martin's A Song of Fire and Ice series -Winds of Winter. I couldn't take it any more: Mark Millar Mark Millar is one of the most successful comic authors of the 21st century. Several of his stories have been filmed, including the international blockbuster Kingsman: The Secret Service, and his Civil War storyline forms the next segment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s overarching storyline. Here he talks to TOI about Kingsman, Nemesis, his next movie project and his fanboy roots. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Face Yoga Mansi Gulati at Avasa in Hyderabad Face Yoga Mansi Gulati at Avasa in Hyderabad Chetan Bhagat speaks at FICCI Ladies' Organisation meet at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Chetan Bhagat speaks at FICCI Ladies' Organisation meet at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad 2 SIMI fugitives killed in encounter in Telangana; 1 cop killed Two gangsters were shot dead during an encounter in the Nalagonda district of Telangana on Friday night. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Bird watchers fan out their wings A couple of years ago, bird-watching was limited to a few. But today, if one goes by the recently released result of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), people have been flocking to birding in large numbers. Transgenders asked to leave Thiruvottiyur settlement after row over attire Several transgenders have been hiding in a house at HLL Nagar tsunami settlement in Thiruvottiyur for more than a day fearing for their lives. Properties of fallen finance firm sold at throwaway rates, finds HC More than 13 years after Fidelity Finance Limited went bust, and about four years after its Mehrauli properties in Delhi were auctioned for Rs 10 crore, Madras high court has found that the landed assets had been grossly under-valued and sold for a song. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man caught with two country made weapons City crime branch officials nabbed a man with two country made fire arms. Students stole bikes for joy rides City crime branch slueiths have arrested three students Sohel Sandhi 20, Vishal Solanki 21 and Parth Patil 19, all residents of New Fathehwadi on Sarkhej road for stealing bikes for joy rides. Sportswear sales get IPL push in summer As summer vacations start, various cricket camps and local tournaments also begin in the city and so does the demand of sportswear. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Save Ganga campaign gets a message with spiritual touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clean Ganga campaign has struck a spiritual chord. Lending his voice and concern to Modi’s endeavour to clean the Ganges, a river that has caught the imagination of a nation is Sri Sudhindra Tirtha swamiji of Sri Kashi Math Samsthanam. PAC paper leak: Students foil immolation bid A student tried to immolate self near Student’s Union hall of the Allahabad University on Friday in protest against the PCS paper leak. However, colleagues present on the scene immediately tore off the kurta that had caught fire and prevented the bid. Normalcy returns as students take break from stir Friday proved to be a rest day for both agitators and the policemen. Though, heavy police bandobast was evident around UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) building, cops were found sitting in shades and enjoying their time as students, after three days of continuous agitation against PCS-2015 paper leak, opted for a break from engaging cops in a game of hide-and-seek. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Keonjhar stir forces rly to cancel trains The railways cancelled passenger trains on Jakhapura-Banspani line on Friday without citing any reason and prior notice, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at different railway stations. Retired Jeypore college teachers asked to correct papers Narayan Senapati, a lecturer in English, retired from service in February 2014 but he has been assigned the duty to correct answersheets of Plus II examination, conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha. Priests fight over ritual right Priests of Jagannath Temple in Puri and Mangala Temple in Kakatpur indulged in a tug-of-war on Friday over their rights to perform a puja before the goddess. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Indian skimmers have stopped breeding in Chambal: Report Population of Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) across Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan which is its prime breeding habitat has declined to a dangerous level. MP govt mulls tiger dens with CCTVs for controlled tourism To take tourist pressure off existing tiger reserves in the state, Madhya Pradesh government is mulling creation of tiger dens fitted with cameras though which their activities could be visible on flat screens in restaurants set up on PPP mode in parks. State misses toilet target; 3,000 yet to be constructed Around 3,000 toilets in schools across the state are yet to be constructed. Around 8,540 toilets, under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, were to be built by March 31. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Illegal felling of sandalwood trees rampant in Attapadi The illegal felling of sandalwood trees from different parts of Pudur and Sholayur grama panchayats had been reported from Attappadi Hills during the last couple of weeks. Civil supplies corporation paddy warehouses inspected Officials from the Tamil Nadu civil supplies corporation conducted inspections in the paddy warehouses under the corporation on Friday. Main accused in cable operator's suicide case arrested The main accused in the case of suicide by cable operator Jaswinder Singh Jassi was arrested here on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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