[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold drops for third day on global cues, sluggish demand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, August 05, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold drops for third day on global cues, sluggish demand Continuing its losing streak for the third consecutive day, gold tumbled by Rs 110 to Rs 25,020 per ten grams at the bullion market on Wednesday, largely in tandem with a weakening global trend amid subdued demand from jewellers. Govt loses Rs 7 per post card, Rs 5 for inland letters Department of posts incurred a loss of Rs 7.03 per post card and Rs 4.93 on every inland letter in 2013-14, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Sebi clears IPOs of Numero Uno, Sadbhav Infra Markets regulator Sebi has approved the initial public offers (IPOs) of two companies — Numero Uno Clothing and Sadbhav Infrastructure Project — which have plan to raise at least Rs 490 crore for business expansion and meeting working capital requirements. More Business News»

		Environment
		China to adopt remote monitoring for pollution control China, the world's top polluter, will build a comprehensive network involving drones, satellites and remote sensors to detect land, sea and air pollution by 2020. Centre proposes to develop 200 city forests in 5 yrs As part of its effort to increase and protect green cover in urban areas, the Centre has proposed to develop 200 ‘city forests’ in the country in next five years and launch a ‘school nursery’ scheme to create awareness about environment protection. World glaciers melting faster than ever The intense ice loss of the past two decades has resulted in a strong imbalance of glaciers in many regions of the world, says an alarming study, indicating that glaciers will suffer further ice loss even if the climate remains stable. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan SC allows military trials in terrorism cases In a landmark judgement, Pakistan's Supreme Court today dismissed petitions against establishment of controversial special military courts in the country for speedy trial of terrorists. Head of China's N-plant co under graft lens kills himself The chairman of China First Heavy Industries, the country's major nuclear plant maker, has committed suicide in the face of investigation by anti-corruption inspectors. Hillary gets hammered over Huma Abedin Amid signs of vulnerability in her campaign to become the first female American President, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton is getting hammered by renewed criticism directed against her long-time aide Huma Abedin. More World News»

		Science
		Jupiter can help decode Earth's weather system better Learning more about Jupiter and its Great Red Spot could help scientists understand the Earth's weather system better, says a NASA expert. Why women freeze in offices, while men chill Summers are hot in Omaha, US, where heat indexes can top 37.8°C. But Molly Mahannah is prepared. 3-D printed brain 'tissue' to help combat disease Scientists have developed a 3D printed layered structure incorporating neural cells that mimics the structure of brain tissue, a breakthrough towards creating a bench-top brain for researching the effect of drugs and disorders such as schizophrenia. More Science News»

		Technology
		How 9 big tech companies got their names Here's tracking down how some of the world's biggest technology companies got their names and what they mean 65 Android apps & games you shouldn't download With over a million apps to choose from, Android users are indeed spoilt for choice. Sikka-led Infosys writes a fresh code of culture Vishal Sikka has just completed a year as Infosys CEO. He is yet to convince everybody that the company is on a path to becoming the IT bellwether again. More Technology News»

		Education
		PSG Group to offer PG diploma in bioethics The centre will function from PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research (PSGIM&R) here. It is the third such centre in the country after one in Chennai and another in Mangalore. IIT-Kharagpur sees growth in internship offers Internship offers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur IIT-KgP, have gone up by 50 per cent this season, a statement said on Wednesday. Colleges divided over scrapping of Class XII marks for engg entrance When Class XII results were declared this year, several schools across boards noticed a rise in the numbers of their high-scorers, especially in the science stream. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		After 58 days in jail, Janhavi Gadkar granted bail A sessions court granted bail to advocate Janhavi Gadkar who spent 58 days in jail for her alleged involvement in a drunken driving incident that claimed two lives.  CM sets up panel to draft action plan for skill devpt mission Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday set up a high-powered seven-member committee, headed by chief secretary Swadheen Kshatriya, to draft an action plan for the Pramod Mahajan skill and entrepreneurship development mission. HC tells Cidco, Navi Mumbai's civic body to protect mangroves The Bombay high court has told the authorities to ensure that there is no destruction of mangroves in Navi Mumbai and replantation is carried out if they are hacked. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		The protectors of Delhi's 'beautiful women' Somnath Bharti is only trying to invoke the grand empires that have ruled from the Delhi throne Delhi govt gives green signal to run trams in Walled City The Delhi government has revived a proposal to ply trams in the Walled City . It has also decided to develop the Shahjahanabad area while keeping its character intact. Court agrees to hear plea against CM A trial court on Monday took cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by a Delhi Police constable against chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for using the word "thulla" to describe policemen. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Only 7 kidney transplants in 6 yrs, 184 on wait list in govt hospitals In six years, only seven out of 191 registered patients from government hospitals in Kar nataka have received a kidney transplant. Nightingale wants musical legacy to live on When Bade Ajji sings, the valley stops to listen. Sukri Bomma Gowda, 78, the repository of sing-song music of the Halakki tribe, is aware that change is washing into the foothills of the mountain ranges of Ankola, Uttara Kannada district, and fears it will erode their heritage. Cops, protesters clash near school, turn CMH Road into battlezone Anger over Monday 's a l l e g e d sexual assault on a girl on a school campus spilled over on to the streets of Indiranagar on Tuesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		First of a kind: Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala gets a demat account The Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala means business now. In perhaps the first of its kind donation facility in the world that could further fill the coffers of the richest temple of the country, the Tirumala Tirupati Devesthanams (TTD) has opened up a demat account to accept donations in the forms of shares and securities. A demat account for Lord Balaji The Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala means business now. Naidu govt to advance Pattiseema project With severe drought conditions looming large in Andhra Pradesh, the state government is looking at Pattiseema project to save the day. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Just 11,000 food operators enroll as deadline ends The ban on Maggi has created renewed awareness on food quality among customers but seems to have done little to put the fear in the minds of food operators. The deadline for enrolling with the food safety department expired on Tuesday but very few food operators in the city have enrolled. Sivaji Ganesan statue may be removed from beach road in Chennai in two weeks Threat of removal returned to haunt the statue of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan from near Marina Beach here with the Madras high court on Wednesday ordering the Tamil Nadu government to implement its January 23, 2014 order favouring its removal on road safety considerations. PSG Group to offer PG diploma in bioethics The centre will function from PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research (PSGIM&R) here. It is the third such centre in the country after one in Chennai and another in Mangalore.   More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		HC finally starts hearing Zakia's plea Appeal against SIT clean chit to Modi and others in 2002 riots. Ganja making comeback in young Ahmedabad: Cops Narcotic substances like ganja (cannabis), are making their way back into the young blood of urban Gujarat, especially Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad: Rules ram Vivekananda's haveli A large portion of the 180-year-old Dhyabhai Ijjatram Haveli in Desai ni Pol collapsed on Tuesday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops told to display moustaches and win prizes The cops are busy twirling their moustaches with pride. But it has nothing to do with controlling crime. It has everything to do with the age old symbol of being manly and macho. Historic Naini Bridge turns 150 this Independence Day As the nation would be celebrating Independence Day on August 15, the historical Naini railway bridge standing majestically above the gently flowing Yamuna will also create a record as it would also complete 150 years of its existence on that day. City roads dangerous than highways in state Roads in cities are more dangerous than national highway, state highways or expressways in the state. National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) latest data state that city roads accounted for 11,415 mishaps and 6,558 lives last year More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha issues notice to 448 doctors for prolonged absence The Odisha government on Wednesday issued notice in newspapers against 448 doctors threatening action against them for their prolonged absence from duty. Odisha govt to sell 131 acres of Jagannath temple land in one year The state government has identified over 131 acres of land belong to Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri for sale through auction process. The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by chief secretary G C Pati here at secretariat on Tuesday. Odisha announces incentives for timely completion of rural houses The state government on Tuesday announced financial incentives for timely completion of houses under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana and Indira Awass Yojana. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Target of bullets as I am key link to big fish: DMAT accused Surendra Singh Chouhan, an accused in Dental and Medical Admission Test (DMAT) scam, who was shot at two days ago, said on Tuesday that he was targeted because he is an important link for investigating agencies to reachinfluential people in Rs 4,000 crore scam. Lt General KH Singh takes charge of Infantry School  Lt Gen Konsam Himalaya Singh assumed charge as commandant of Infantry School, Mhow on Tuesday. He took over charge from outgoing commandant Lt Gen Gurdeep Singh, who has been posted to Western Command headquarters, Chandi Mandir near Chandigarh as chief of staff. MP twin-train tragedy death toll rises to 29 Bodies of 29 passengers including 5 children have so far been recovered from two express trains that derailed simultaneously while crossing a bridge on swollen river near Harda in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Biker injures traffic cop A traffic police constable, Lalit Kumar, was injured after being hit by a speeding motorcyclist at a naka near Sector 46 market on Tuesday.The motorcyclist fled, abandoning the bike at some distance. Freshers get a peek into life at PEC The PEC University of Technology kick-started its new academic session with its orientation programme, an annual event conducted for newly-admitted students. Former HCS officer's petition cancelled The Panchkula District Court on Tuesday dismissed a revised petition filed by former Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officer DR Kairon, who was arrested by local cops for his alleged involvement in distribution of compensation worth crores of rupees in shamlat land acquired in Kalka. More Chandigarh News»

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