[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold rises to Rs 26,540 on global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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		Business
		Gold rises to Rs 26,540 on global cues GSnapping its two-day falling streak, gold prices recovered by Rs 30 to Rs 26,540 per ten grams at the bullion market on Wednesday, tracking a firm trend overseas amidst renewed buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand. Hyundai to launch of 2-3 new models every yr till 2020 Auto major Hyundai Motor India plans to launch 2-3 new models every year till 2020 as a part of its efforts to further consolidate its position in the country. Business optimism down in India due to slow reforms Business optimism at Asia's top companies dwindled in the third quarter to near a four-year low, with concern over China's economic health sending sentiment in Singapore to its lowest ever and neighbouring Indonesia was only marginally less downbeat. More Business News»

		Environment
		US offers technology to track and protect Indian tigers US has offered to help India in the country's efforts to track and protect Bengal tigers, as the two countries seek to strengthen collaboration in wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking. Adyar estuary springing back to life Revival of the creek that began in 2008 may be completed by March 2016 Arctic melting will cost global economy $43 trillion The melting of the Arctic permafrost and the subse quent release of carbon dioxide and methane gas into the atmosphere will alone add an extra $43 trillion (£33tn) cost of climate change to the global economy by the end of the next century, scientists have calculated. More Environment News»

		World
		Anti-graft fight is not 'House of Cards': Xi Jinping There has been repeated speculation that the graft crackdown is as much about Xi taking down his enemies as it is about cleaning up the Communist Party. Pope brings Italian cool to the US After touching down at Joint Base Andrews and greeting President Barack Obama, the Pope hopped into a much different vehicle from his usual white 'Popemobile'. Refugee crisis: EU ministers agree on quotas Interior ministers from each country met in Brussels to try and reach a consensus on a quota system. More World News»

		Science
		NASA technology to help airlines save fuel, time Two US airlines will soon begin testing a new NASA-developed software that is designed to help air carriers save time, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Isro to reveal Mar's methane secret on Thursday A positive finding is something the global scientific community will take note of. Protein system can detect viral infection, kill cancer cells MIT engineers have developed a modular system of proteins that can detect a particular DNA sequence in a cell and then trigger a desired response, including killing cancer cells or cells infected with a virus. More Science News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Office 2016 is here: 9 top features Office 2016 isn't just about new Microsoft Word and PowerPoint layouts. Apple iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus camera review Improvements in the iPhone's camera result in better contrast and less distortion than before. Why you may not get big online discounts this Diwali Hoping for big online discounts this Diwali? The wait may well be fruitless. More Technology News»

		Education
		Medicine most sought after career for girls in tier I cities As many as 16 per cent of girls in tier I cities said they will opt for medicine as a profession. Decision on Dharwad IIT final: HRD ministry Chief minister Siddaramaiah may have sought a change in location of the proposed IIT from Dharwad to Raichur. But the Union ministry of human resource development (MHRD) is unlikely to entertain the request. Bihar school enrolment up, hits 94% at primary level The latest education data released by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) shows that the gap between the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) at all levels of school education is still very wide. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No HC relief for ISKCON's yatra at Shivaji Park Bombay High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea by International Society for Krishna Consciousness to hold the Jagannath Yatra at Shivaji Park. Two beggar died in drink and driving case in Dombivli A 40-year-old woman and her 10-year-old daughter lost their life while one injured in a gruesome accident that took place allegedly because of drink and driving after a speeding car rammed an opposite vehicle and jumped onto the footpath on Wednesday early morning. Unsuccessful robbery attempt at Bank of Baroda Nalasopara branch Unidentified thieves allegedly broke into the Bank of Baroda branch in Nalasopara (west) early Wednesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		No info on corruption cases against Sheila Dikshit: ACB AAP had raked up the issue of alleged corruption during the tenure of Sheila Dikshit as chief minister in the election campaign. Haemoglobin spike risky in dengue A high haemoglobin level indicates severe dehydration and need for immediate medical attention. Somnath Bharti should surrender, becoming an embarrassment for AAP: Arvind Kejriwal Breaking his silence over Somnath Bharti's case, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that he should surrender and cooperate with police. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		SIT raids houses of Janardhan Reddy, 7 others in Ballari A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Karnataka Lokayukta on Wednesday raided the houses of former state Minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy and seven others, including two legislators, in connection with alleged export of iron ore illegally from Belikere port. Air Force Station cites garbage problem The Centre may have recently tagged Bengaluru as the cleanest State Capital, but the Indian Air Force (IAF) Station in Yelahanka feels there is a long way to go. Bengaluru witnesses the first successful pancreas-kidney transplant in Karnataka The city has seen the first successful simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant in the state on 23-year-old Shakeer D, a resident of Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Naidu invites Singapore PM for capital ceremony Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has invited Singapore prime minister Lee Hsein Loong for the AP capital city Amaravati's foundation stone laying ceremony on October 22. Telugu Desam Party makes debut in Port Blair polls The Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) resolve to emerge as a national party received a shot in the arm when it won two divisions in Port Blair municipal elections in Andaman and Nicobar islands on Tuesday. Telangana govt to clarify redesign plan In what could be the first of its kind, the TRS government has decided to give a powerpoint presentation on the proposed redesign of irrigation projects at the Assembly on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Bio-toilet testing lab opened at Rameswaram station Madurai Railway Division inaugurated a laboratory at Rameswaram station to test the efficiency of bio-toilets on coaches. Tamil Nadu govt to purchase 10 animal ambulances Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday made a slew of announcements for the fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy development department. They include purchase of ten animal mobile medical ambulances, opening of 16 modern Aavin parlours in Chennai and five fish landing centres in Cuddalore and Tuticorin districts, costing Rs 306.55 crore. Free medical camp to be held in Rasipuram Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai, will conduct a free medical camp at Rasipuram in Namakkal district on September 26 and 27. The camp will be held in memory of founder-chancellor NPV Ramasamy Udayar. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		1300 solar streetlights dysfunctional in Gandhinagar After spending more than Rs 3 crore of taxpayers money over installing 1,700 solar street lights in Gujarat's capital Gandhinagar, 1,296 streetlights were found dysfunctional. Heavy police bandobast at six Gandhinagar entry points There is heavy police presence on six entry points to Gandhinagar owing to apprehensions that Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) members will create ruckus in the coming two days. 9 fake firms sent money from Surat to Dubai: ED The ongoing investigation into Rs 5,395 crore Surat hawala racket has revealed how over Rs 700 crore was transferred through hawala route using fake bill entries by fake companies to Dubai and further to Hong Kong. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UPSRTC launches WhatsApp no. for complaints Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has launched a complaint redressal mechanism on messaging application, WhatsApp, for passengers. Boy beaten to death in fight over hide-and-seek A boy was beaten to death during a fight which occurred when he was playing hide-and-seek with two other boys of his locality on Tuesday morning.The incident took place in Khatripura locality. Mobile police control room to monitor AUSU elections The mobile PCR vehicle is equipped with a camera and screen software.The camera can be rotated up to 360 degrees for recording visuals.It can be elevated up to eight feet to take an aerial photograph. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		September 25 declared holiday for Id-ul-Zuha in Odisha The Odisha government announced holiday on September 25 for Id-ul-Zuha instead of September 24, which was announced earlier. Govt takes over land occupied by ashram The Khurda administration on Tuesday took possession of 82-decimal government land, allegedly encroached by Trahi Achyuta Ashram at Jhinti, on the outskirts of the city. IT learning centre opens Chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Mindtree Kalinga, the state-of-the-art global learning and delivery centre of the IT services company, here on Tuesday. Built on 20 acre with an investment of Rs 125 crore, the campus has a capacity to train 2,500 young engineers a year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		The must visit pandals this Ganeshotsav Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are in full swing, and various samities in the city have installed pandals on different themes ranging from mythological tales to public interest messages to even the Simhasth Kumbh-2016. We tell you about some of the most magnificent pandals that you can visit this festive season. Flag hoisting is constitutional duty: Court Quoting the provisions of Article 51A of the Constitution of India, the court directed that ceremonies of flag hoisting and national anthem is constitutional duty and must be followed. Cabinet allots 41ha land for MP's first nuclear power plant State cabinet on Tuesday allotted 41.49 hectare land for Chutka Nuclear Power Plant in Mandla district.Land in tribal dominated village Chutka in Narayangunj tehsil has been allotted to Nuclear Power Corporation of India. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana's ban on Tobacco products under HC radar Haryana government’s decision to ban sale and purchase of tobacco products in the state, has come under the scanner of Punjab and Haryana high court, which on Wednesday issued notice to state government. Heavy rains lash Punjab at harvest time Heavy rains have lashed vast swathes of Punjab and some parts of Haryana since yesterday, raising fears of damage to paddy crop which is ready for harvesting. HC dose for Centre, Haryana over de-addiction units The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Centre and Haryana government to remove the multiple layers of bureaucracy that is causing undue delay in granting aid to de-addiction centres in the state. More Chandigarh News»

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