[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold, silver recover on jewellers buying, global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, August 28, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold, silver recover on jewellers buying, global cues After falling for three straight days, gold prices recovered by Rs 50 to Rs 26,700 per ten grams at the bullion market on Friday, supported by fresh purchases by jewellers to meet seasonal demand amid a firming global trend. As economies gasp globally, US growth quickens Not long ago, the United States was considered the tortoise of the world economy, at least in comparison to emerging powers like China and Brazil. 'Amid Chinese crisis, India viable investment destination' The current Chinese crisis offers a renewed opportunity for development and economic growth to India which stands out as a viable investment destination, the CEO of a group that aims to boost Indo-US ties has said. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT fines Agra civic body for dumping garbage in Yamuna The National Green Tribunal has fined the Agra Municipal Corporation Rs1 lakh ($1,500) for dumping garbage into the Yamuna river. Delhi to produce 2,000 MW solar power by 2025: Jain Delhi Power minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday said that the state will produce 2,000 MW electricity by 2025 through solar power generation. Grow plants if you want to curb urban heat: Nasa The presence of vegetation in urban areas - along the roads, in the parks and in your neighbourhood - can limit city heat effect to a great extent, says a Nasa study. More Environment News»

		World
		India only external threat: Pakistani military India is the only external threat for Pakistan, the military has told a senate defence committee. Former Vatican ambassador accused of child abuse dies A former archbishop and papal ambassador to the Dominican Republic accused of child sex offences was found dead on Friday, the Vatican said. 12 killed in China landslide Twelve people, who had gone missing following a landslide last week, were confirmed dead on Friday after their bodies were retrieved from the debris in southwest China's Yunnan Province. More World News»

		Science
		Vaccinated British man found shedding live polio virus for 30 years A British man with an immune deficiency has been found to be shedding a highly virulent, mutant strain of polio virus for nearly 30 years. Researchers turn to seaweeds to develop new antibiotics British researchers are trying to use the antimicrobial properties of seaweeds from the country's coastline to develop a new generation of antibiotics in a bid to fight the growing threat of resistant superbugs, according to a report released on Thursday by the University of Exeter. 'Invisible' blue found in mummy portraits Scientists have discovered that Roman-era Egyptian mummy portraits used the pigment Egyptian blue, invisible to the naked eye, as material for underdrawings and for modulating colour. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple to launch new iPhones on September 9 Apple Inc has invited journalists to a September 9 event, where it is expected to unveil new iPhones and potentially a new version of its Apple TV set-top box. Indian-American founders: The next generation A bunch of young, second-generation Indian immigrants is building some of the hottest tech companies in Silicon Valley. Sony Xperia C4 review: A decent upgrade The Sony Xperia C4 is the company’s new selfie-focused smartphone. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT-Delhi takes unprecedented step, makes summer internships optional For the first time in its history, IIT Delhi has taken an unprecedented step this year, encouraged by the ever-increasing success stories of startups. Self-sustaining courses' freeship to resume soon in Kolhapur Students falling under the other backward classes (OBC), special backward classes (SBC) and other reservation categories in the self-sustaining courses across the state will have a reason to rejoice, as the government's minority affairs department is set to resume the freeship and scholarship schemes for them. Pune junior college issued notice over online admission process The office of the deputy director of education, on Thursday, issued a show cause notice to Sardar Dastur Junior College after receiving a complaint from a parent, whose ward was refused admission despite being allotted a seat through the online admission process for first year junior college (FYJC, class XI). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		I-T counters functioning despite festival holidays The income tax helpdesks set up for salaried employees to file returns are functioning over Friday and Saturday despite the Onam and Raksha Bandhan festivals. "Cab aggregators are now a hit with commuters" The Nitesh Rane-led union has announced a massive morcha of taxi drivers to transport commissioner's office on September 1 to demand a “complete ban” on Ola and Uber in Mumbai. Yoga by the Bay returns this Sunday Exercise need no longer be drudgery, but respite. This is especially true with the inclusion of ‘Yoga by the Bay’ in our monthly calendars, where for the last Sunday of each month, everyone is invited to limber up with guided yogic asanas while accompanied by breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Governor holds meeting to streamline Hardayal Library funtions Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung convenes a meeting to streamline the functioning of Hardayal Municipal Public Library. Delhi markets flooded with NaMo rakhis this year Like every year, markets in the capital are inundated with a huge variety of rakhis. Divine inspiration: Now kitty parties going the Radhe Maa way Radhe Maa seems to have become a household name quite literally. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Locomotive engine, compartment derail at Bengaluru railway station Days after Nanded express derailed near Penukonda after a granite truck rammed into, killing five including truck assistant, locomotive engine and a general compartment of Prashanti express, arriving to city from Guwahati derailed in platform 3 of City railway station on Friday noon. Three chains snatched within 24 hours in Bengaluru Chain-snatchers took advantage of the festival rush and struck in three places within 24 hours. New beginning: 20 runaway kids back with their parents Karthik R sat quietly with a rose in hand at the Government Boys' Home here on Thursday, notwithstanding the joy around as over 20 runaway children waited expectantly to be reunited with their parents. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		GHMC moots TDR for acquiring land for road project The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) faced with the herculean task of acquiring properties for the proposed Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP), Former BCCI chief moves HC in Jagan assets case Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and managing director of India Cements N Srinivasan on Thursday approached the Hyderabad High Court, urging it to quash the case filed by CBI against him in connection with the Y S Jaganmohan Reddy assets case. Manohar appointed new director of Nims The state government has appointed Dr Kandakatla Manohar as the new director of Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences (Nims) on Thursday, replacing Dr L Narendranath. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		NGT allows Tantransco to start line stringing works in TAFE farm near Chennai The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal on Friday allowed Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (Tantransco) to start line stringing works on two high tension towers located in the research farm of a private company at Kelambakkam near Chennai. Eye screening camp conducted for Chennai school students Lions Club of Central Madras, Exnora Greater Chennai and Elite School of Optometry (a unit of Sankara Nethralaya) conducted an eye screening camp for students of SRKM Sarada Vidyalaya Model Higher Secondary School, T Nagar, on Thursday. Caste-based quota is only solution to problems faced by Gujarat and other states, Ramadoss says Caste-based quota is the only solution to the problems faced by various states, including Gujarat where the Patel community is agitating seeking reservation, PMK chief S Ramadoss said on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Broadband internet demand in Gujarat likely to rise by 10 per cent The snapped mobile internet messaging in parts of Gujarat seems to have already increased the demand for broadband services among internet users in the state. IIT-Gandhinagar students turn cops, solve theft case It was up to young IITians to solve a theft case. Armed with knowledge provided by forensic experts, IIT-Gn students were supposed to solve a case of a missing laptop and identify the thief. The activity was based on a series of puzzles and tasks similar to a treasure hunt. They had to find clues to crack a number. The audition rounds of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2015 held at Radisson Blu, at Ahmedabad Mayur Bhat The city geared up as several girls gathered for the auditions of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2015. The heady concoction of poise, grace, confidence and talent makes a diva. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Colour of rakhis in consonance with brother's zodiac sign Markets are flooded with designer and stylish rakhis. Many girls are selecting the colour of rakhis in consonance with the brother’s zodiac sign. Two arrested in 1.60cr loot case Two robbers identified as Bhoopinder Mishra alias Bhaiji and Divesh alias Rohit Singh alias Rabit, residents of Chitrakoot and Pratapgarh were arrested near Nawabganj on Thursday. Two pistols and Rs 1.52 lakh in cash were recovered from them. Missing minor girls found in Manikpur A team of Shankargarh police on Thursday found three girls, identified as, Neeta (12), Jugni (9) and Roshni (8), who had escaped to Manikpur on Wednesday evening. All three girls are residents of Shankargarh area. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar, Rourkela of Odisha figure in 'smart city' project The Centre has selected Bhubaneswar and Rourkela cities under its ambitious ‘smart cities mission’ project. Union minister of urban development Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday declared nominations of total 98 cities in the country under the flagship scheme. Smriti Irani to attend IIT-BBS convocation Union human resource development minister Smriti Irani will attend the fourth convocation of IIT Bhubaneswar scheduled on September 12, institute director R V Rajakumar said here on Wednesday. Koraput bypass to ease traffic The National Highway (NH) 26, passing through Koraput town, will soon get a six-km bypass to ease traffic inside the town. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Court terms cops insensitive and irresponsible for shoddy rape probe Police are not only inactive, insensitive and careless, but also irresponsible, observed a judge in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district while discharging a person accused of rape of a minor girl as there were discrepancies in chargesheet filed by cops. Umaria collector injured in accident, assistant killed A truck rammed the car of district collector of Umaria K G Tiwari on the outskirts of Bandhavgarh National Park on Tuesday, killing his assistant and injuring him and the driver. In state of 7.26 cr people, 40% illiterates: Census More than 40% people in a state with a population of 7.26 crore are illiterates, according to Census 2011 data. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Vij orders probe into nod for MPHW colleges Claiming irregularities during the Congress regime, Haryana health minister Anil Vij said on Thursday that the matter of approval to more than 15 colleges of male multipurpose health worker (MPHW) would be investigated. CM seeks early clearance of irrigation projects Seeking Union minister for water resources Uma Bharati's intervention, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday sought early clearance of various irrigation projects worth Rs 2,943 crore pending with the ministry at different stages. Waste hill hurdle before Jalandhar Though there are several challenges that need to be addressed as Jalandhar has been selected for the Smart City project of the Centre, the single biggest issue remains the solid waste management. More Chandigarh News»

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