[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold hits 1-month lows on weak global cues

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		Friday, June 05, 2015
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		Business
		Gold hits 1-month lows on weak global cues Gold prices plunged by Rs 200 to hit one-month low of Rs 27,000 per ten grams at the bullion market on Friday, tracking global weakness along with sluggish demand from jewellers and retailers. Rupee snaps 3-day losing streak, up 6 paise In the global market, the dollar rose against the euro yesterday, as investors braced for the US official jobs report, among jitters over Greece's bailout talks and a rebound in euro zone's bond markets. Sensex falls further, down 84 points Major losers that dragged down the indices were realty, FMCG, banking, auto, IT, consumer durables and power sector stocks. More Business News»

		Environment
		World Environment Day: PM plants 'Kadam' tree sapling Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadam tree at 7RCR on the occasion of World Environment Day to create awareness for environment. Goyal sees $2 bn savings from LED bulbs in 4 yrs The government reckons increasing use of LED (light emitting diode) bulbs would result in savings of $2 billion by reducing power consumption by 10,000 mw during peak hours in the next four years. Air pollution worsens heart disease: Studies Breathing in polluted air is injurious to your heart. Growing evidence suggests that microscopic particulate matter (PM) comprising construction dust and vehicular exhaust could, in this regard, be the worst culprit. More Environment News»

		World
		Vietnam eyes western warplanes to counter China The battle-hardened country has already taken possession of three Russian-built Kilo-attack submarines and has three more on order as part of a $2.6 billion deal agreed in 2009. Pak suffers $107bn losses due to terrorism Pakistan has suffered at least USD 107 billion losses due to terrorism plaguing the country for well over a decade, according to official data. Massive cyber attack hits 4m US federal workers Hackers broke into US government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees, and investigators were probing whether the culprits were based in China, US officials said on Thursday. More World News»

		Science
		'Viagra for women' is backed by an FDA panel The move was immediately hailed by some women’s organizations as a step toward sexual equality by, in effect, giving women their counterpart to Viagra, the widely prescribed drug for male erectile dysfunction. Man strums 'Yesterday' during brain operation Anthony Kulkamp Dias, a 33-year old Brazilian bank worker, performed a Beatles classic for the team of surgeons operating on his brain tumour. Online test to tell if you will live beyond next 5 years Will you live beyond the next five years? Take the death test which can tell you with 80% certainty. More Science News»

		Technology
		Own more than one smartphone? 5 things you can do Xolo Chromebook review: No frills laptop Google has now realised the need for affordable Chromebooks and partnered with the likes of India’s Xolo to introduce a device priced as low as Rs 12,999. Idea hikes prepaid data tariffs by 18% in Delhi Idea Cellular prepaid customers in Delhi and NCR will now have to cough out more for using data as the company has increased rates by over 18 per cent with effect from June 3. More Technology News»

		Education
		Strict invigilation given credit for bad showing Many students of SSC this year have passed the class 10 exams conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) more because of the `board's grace' than individual effort, tuitions or teaching in schools. English trips up 41% SSC examinees While mathematics caused the maximum number of failures in this year's class X board exams, English ­ which is an optional subject ­ came a close second with more than 40.86% students becoming a casualty of the subject. Student with austere lifestyle in 99.54th percentile Varshil Shah, 16, was hardly a year old when lectures on Jain philosophy drew his parents to spirituality . The family has relinquished almost all worldy pleasures and adhered to a frugal, ascetic lifestyle for the last 15 years. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		TPC introduces natural ester filled transformers Tata Power has announced the introduction of natural ester filled power transformers for Mumbai distribution. The natural esters have a high fire point and eliminates the risk of fire as opposed to conventional mineral oil filled transformers. Transport department set to present fare hike order in court The government pleader is all set to present the new fare hikes of autos and taxis before the court early next week. Now, plant a sapling through Ola mobile app In a bid to encourage citizens to protect and nurture the environment, Ola, a mobile app based taxi service, has launched a nationwide campaign called – ‘Plant a Sapling.’ More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Warmer morning in Delhi, dust storms likely The met has predicted dust storms later in the afternoon with mainly clear skies during the day. There is unlikely to be any rainfall, it said. Cop hostage, 20 police vans chase truck in Delhi Cops in 20-odd vehicles chased a truck for over 4km through central Delhi on Wednesday night, firing repeatedly at the rogue vehicle in a bid to rescue a traffic constable who was abducted by the truck’s occupants from a Shankar Road check point. 'No place for beasts in disguise in government jobs' The Delhi high court has passed stringent strictures against a government employee while junking his plea challenging downgrading of his rank for sexually harassing two family members of a female peon, saying “beasts in disguise” should not be in public service. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Ensure all minority schools have basic facilities' The high court on Thursday directed the state government to ensure that all minority schools in the state have basic facilities like drinking water, toilets, teachers and so on as per the apex court's directive. 'High school grads more vital than Nobel laureates' More than producing Nobel laureates, it is important to generate high school graduates, Israel consul-general Menahem Kanafi said on Thursday. Manipal University sets its sights on being in top 200 universities in the world Manipal University is set to go several notches higher and hopefully figure count among the best universities in the world. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Archakas go on strike for better pay Daily poojas in about 4,000 temples across the state was affected on Thursday as archakas went on an indefinite strike. However, priests attached to the major temples attended to duties. 3D mapping adds new colour to heritage buildings The Telangana tourism department has illuminated three monuments in the city ­ Buddha statue, Kacheguda railway station and Clock Tower ­ using 3D mapping technology as part of the Formation Day celebrations. Chicken dishes set to burn hole in pocket Chicken delicacies may soon cost a bomb as mid-sized restaurants plan to revise their menu cards due to the soaring chicken prices. Hotels categorized as three-star have hinted at a 30 per cent rise. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		PIL in Madras HC wants special courts to be set up for child sex abuse victims A public interest litigation has been filed in the Madras high court seeking a direction to authorities to introduce child protection measures like special courts to try sexual offences against children, appointment of expert counsellors in each school and helpline facility in schools. Raichal has fun and frolic at Small World Pub, Chennai Raichal has fun and frolic at Small World Pub, Chennai Jayalalithaa files papers for R K Nagar byelection The AIADMK chief, who was sworn in as the chief minister on May 23 after having been acquitted by the Karnataka high court in a disproportionate assets case, filed her nomination at the Tondiarpet zonal office. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Forest department readied Khijadia in Jamnagar for second Ramsar Site in State The Gujarat Forest department has decided to send a proposal for getting Ramsar acknowledge for Khijadia Bird sanctuary in Jamnagar. Dhyen comes up with thunder show Talented tennis player from Ahmedabad Dhyen Shah stole the show on the third day of AITA Super Series tournament. Get a rupee for a pee in Ahmedabad Henceforth you will be tipped a rupee to pee at the right spot! The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is toying with a new idea of paying people money if they visit the nearest public toilets. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HQ Purva celebrates 45th Raising Day HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area, Allahabad, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday with full zeal and enthusiasm. AAP seeks rollback in service tax Volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a demonstration in the city demanding Union government to rollback service tax which has gone up to 14% from Monday. 'Fabricator' on world tour after losing a leg BV Narayana was in his early twenties when he lost a leg after being hit by a group of motorcyclists. After three decades, he decided to tour across the globe to make people aware of traffic norms so that they could be saved from the pain that he had to undergo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI raids chit fund company in Odisha CBI, probing the Odisha mega chit fund scam, on Thursday raided Jana Mangal Agro Care, a Ponzi firm, accused of cheating investors of more than Rs 50 crore. Simultaneous raids were conducted at four places in Jajpur district and two locations in Ganjam. State sends Maggi to Pune lab for tests Amid growing concerns about safety standards of Maggi noodles, the state government on Wednesday sent samples of the instant snack to an accredited laboratory in Pune. Red fear forces 60 families to leave villages At least 60 families of 11 villages in the cut-off area across Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri district have left home due to Maoist fear. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Vegan Shivraj gets PETA award for taking eggs off mid-day meals This may be a new chicken and egg story for Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who recently scrapped serving of eggs in the Anganwadis of three tribal districts of the state. Japan's preference for Gujarat giving jitters to Madhya Pradesh As chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan embarks on journey to Japan and South Korea next month to woo investors, Madhya Pradesh keeps worrying about Tokyo’s preference for Gujarat, which has emerged stronger after Narendra Modi took reins of government at Centre. MP proposes crop insurance based on risk mitigation Madhya Pradesh government is working on a two-fold plan to confront possibilities of an imminent drought in state. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Officer questions Chetan Mittal's appointment as ED lawyer A senior Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in Chandigarh has questioned the appointment of India's assistant solicitor general (ASG) Chetan Mittal as the agency's advocate in Punjab's Rs 6,000-crore synthetic drug scam. Farmers protest as cooperative bank puts up list, pictures of loan defaulters Cooperative banks have started identifying farmers who have defaulted on repayment of loans and Faridkot Cooperative Bank put up a list of 29 farmers owing principal amount of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh each along with their pictures on its notice board on Wednesday. Farmer organizations and Congress criticized the move saying it could force farmers to commit suicide. Rs 10L stolen from commission agent's shop Around Rs 10 lakh were stolen from a commission agent's shop in Sirsa grain market on Thursday.Police have started investigation into the matter. More Chandigarh News»

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