[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold rebounds on low-level buying, global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 08, 2015
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		Business
		Gold rebounds on low-level buying, global cues Snapping its three day falling streak, gold recovered from over six week low by gaining Rs 80 at Rs 27,030 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on emergence of buying by jewellers at lower levels amid positive global cues Taiwan's Innolux looks to invest in India with Hon Hai Taiwanese panel display maker Innolux Corp is looking at investing in India to expand into the subcontinent with its biggest shareholder and key supply chain client Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd . Sensex gives up early gains, slips over 150 points The BSE sensex washed out its initial gains, turning lower by more than 150 points in the late morning trade, due to fresh selling pressure mainly in auto, banking, consumer durables and refinery sectors following foreign capital outflows. More Business News»

		Environment
		Badkhal lake in Faridabad on way to revival Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has said steps are being taken to revive Badkhal lake here to once again attract tourists and a company has been tasked to with the job analysing the reasons behind the drying up of the water body. Rs 7.4cr plan to relocate people of Kozhikode's forests In a first in the conservation history of the state, tribal development funds amounting to Rs 7.4 crore will be transferred to the forest department to relocate the families living in constant fear of wild animal attacks inside the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Beijing struggles to cut smog More than a year since Chinese Premier Li Keqiang declared war on pollution across the country, Beijing's massive anti-smog fight is transforming this 20-million-person metropolis in ways both big and small. Still, as was evident on several days over the past week, when a thick gray pall filled the streets, the Chinese smog battle is far from won. More Environment News»

		World
		'Possible military past of Iran nuke programme can be clarified' Any possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear programme can be clarified if the details of a preliminary deal sealed in April between Tehran and six world powers are implemented, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said on Monday. S Korea reports sixth MERS death, surge in infections From just four cases two weeks ago, the total number of infections now stands at 87, including six people who have died. 19 militants, 7 soldiers killed in Pakistan clash At least 19 militants, including top commanders, and seven soldiers have been killed in intense fighting between Pakistani troopers and Taliban insurgents in the country's restive northwest tribal area, army said on Monday. More World News»

		Science
		World's first 'feeling' leg prosthesis offers new hope to amputees The world's first artificial leg capable of simulating the feelings of a real limb and fighting phantom pain will be unveiled by researchers in Vienna on Monday. Human 'Ken' doll in Brazil dies after battle with cancer A 20-year-old Brazilian man who shot to fame after spending $50,000 on surgery to transform himself into a human version of Barbie's boyfriend 'Ken' has died after a five-month battle with cancer. Britain's team of 'disease detectives' to help the world The UK is planning to set up a team of doctors who will travel across the world sniffing out the deadliest pathogens and investigate the most severe disease outbreaks. More Science News»

		Technology
		HP to hire 1,400 in India Hewlett-Packard is hiring more people abroad as the company prepares to embark on a new round of restructuring, in a move that will save cash and bolster research and development. H-1B visa fight to get tougher for IT companies Immigration and visa issues, which have long plagued the IT sector, could come back to hurt Indian IT services companies this year. Tech special: Apple WWDC 2015 At WWDC 2015 conference, Apple is expected to announce iOS 9 with several new features, and improvements to the desktop operating system OS X for Macs. The company will also showcase its new capabilities in Apple TV, Apple Pay, etc. More Technology News»

		Education
		Number of Gujarat students opting to study in US rises A number of students from Gujarat opting to study in US is likely to go up by 10% as there has been substantial rise in number of visa applications in the state. Students find key error in SAT test given across US A printing error in SAT test, widely used for college admissions in America, has triggered a barrage of complaints from students taking the exam across the US. Ambala girl shines bright in international Olympiad Harshima Singla from Ambala made the city proud by garnering state rank in International Olympiad Awards which was held recently in Delhi. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Victoria joyrides illegal, one year to phase them out in Mumbai: HC MUMBAI: Victoria joyrides on Mumbai streets will be a thing of the past in exactly a year's time. In a victory for animal rights activists, the Bombay high court on Monday declared that horse drawn carriages in Mumbai are illegal. The court has given the horse drawn carriages a year's time to phase out services. The court has further directed the state to come up with a rehabilitation plan for the horses, its owners and riders.The court was hearing a public interest litigation filrd by Animal and Birds Charitable Trust seeking a ban on Victrorias on city roads. The PIL claimed that overwork, malnutrition, and lack of proper care are the common owes plaguing the horses. The HC had earlier given the the BMC the go ahead to confiscate unfit and unlicensed horses, who would be handed over to NGOs like PETA for rehabilitation.At an earlier hearing of the case, the state informed the high court that it had issued licenses to only 18 carriages. Of the 53 applications for licenses 35 were rejected on the basis of offences against the carriage drivers, horses not being fit, cruelty having been committed to the animals, overloading and other illegalities.The court in November 2012 had ruled that those carriage owners who had failed to renew their license would not be allowed to ply. According to the figures submitted to the court during the hearing of the PIL there are 170 horses and 130 Victoria horse carriages in the city. Charges framed against 10 accused in J Dey murder case In Jyotirmoy Dey murder case, three years after charge sheet was filed in 2012, on Monday charge has been framed for the offences u/s 3(1)(i), 3(2), 3(4) of the MCOCA along with sec 120B, 302 of IPC against the accused persons and sec 27 r/w 135 of Arms Act against the shooter. Maharashtra SSC exam results declared The Maharashtra SSC exam results announced online on Monday saw the state record its highest success rate in over a decade. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Hot morning in Delhi, mercury to hover around 43 degrees The minimum temperature was recorded at 27.7 degrees, which is normal for this time of the year, said a met department official. Fire at a building in Delhi's Karkardooma area A fire broke out on the fifth floor of a commercial building in Delhi's Karkardooma area on Monday morning. Delhi withdraws two-finger test circular on rape victims The govt has also said that the action will be taken against the officer who has issued it. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		HC: Detention can't go beyond 3 months Observing that a person's detention under the Goonda Act cannot be extended beyond three months at one go, the Karnataka high court has ordered the release of a Viveknagar resident, accused of anti-social activities and jailed under the act. Kerala businessman held in illegal mining case The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka police set up to probe illegal mining arrested Kerala businessman Philip Jacob from a hotel in Kochi on Sunday. Cops to revive prefixed autos Prefixed auto stands are likely to start operations once again at 16 locations in the city, this time with the help of Google Maps to fix the fares. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cash-for-vote controversy: Now, audio tape surfaces After the audio tape was aired on TV channels, TOI tried to contact several ACB sleuths, including director-general (DG) AK Khan to verify the authenticity of the tapes and also to check if summons were going to be issued to Naidu. Cash-for-vote controversy: Governor tells KCR to pipe down The governor's endeavour is to ensure that the note-for-vote episode doesn't lead to heads of two states going at each other. One year on, Naidu on the defensive After nine years in political oblivion, Chandrababu Naidu returned as chief minister of a truncated Andhra Pradesh on June 8, 2014. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Foxconn directed not to shift machinery from Sriperumpudur unit The Madras high court on Monday restrained Foxconn from shifting machinery from its Sriperumpudur facility which was closed on February 10, 2015, months after cellphone maker Nokia shut shop. Firm moots paths for pedestrians, cyclists at MRTS stations in Chennai Faced with coming up with a design to make use of the vast space lying unutilised at MRTS stations, a Chennai-based group of architects has come up with a proposal. It has mooted creating a network of transportation routes for pedestrians and cyclists along corridors adjacent to, and below, the MRTS line. Left in a tangle, food safety officials search for answers Long hours at work, lunch on the move or dinner at a work terminal may have led to a proliferation of ready-to-eat food items like Maggi in the city, but the food safety department has not responded proportionately. Till date, the department remains unequipped and short staffed. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Lothario lion Raju no more Even while he was growing up, he loved solitude and lived as a nomad even as an adult. Raju the lion who, was usually seen within the Gir sanctuary area was popularly known as a 'playboy' among forest staff. CCTV at all underpasses for rains in Ahmedabad The Ahmedabad Municipal Coproration AMC will install CCTV cameras at all underpasses in the city. Ranip residents form body to fight for civic rights Members of a number of societies in New Ranip have formed an association to fight for their 'civic rights'. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rise in mercury also brings skin diseases With mercury crossing 45-degree mark, patients visiting OPD at government hospitals are complaining of skin diseases like sun burn, melasma (a dark skin discolouration that appears on sun-exposed areas of the face), photo-dermatitis and folliculitis (shaving or clothes that rub the skin to irritate follicles). Students, teachers undergo training for first Yoga Day In order to make International Yoga Day on June 21 successful, students, teachers, government employees and others are receiving training from yoga gurus. One killed as Nishads' protest turns violent One protester died and more than a dozen — including three policemen — were injured as members of Nishad community, demanding scheduled caste status, blocked rail traffic at Siha Par Halt in Sahjanwa area on the outskirts of Gorakhpur on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI arrests Shibu Soren's kin in horse-trading case CBI on Monday arrested B N Manjhi, father of JMM legislator Sita Soren, from his apartment in Bhubaneswar, in connection with the alleged horse-trading case of countermanded Rajya Sabha elections in 2012. Prawn units face closure The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) is planning to slap closure notices on three prawn processing units at Mancheswar Industrial Estate here for functioning without the mandatory 'consent to operate' (CTO). With ad for CIC, government ends 'babudom' in Odisha info panel For the first time since the Odisha Information Commission was formed in October 2005, the state government has invited applications for the post of the chief information commissioner (CIC), ending the decade-long tradition of appointing retired bereaucrats to the post. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Last post: Buch sahib still throbs in Bhopal's hearts A man whom I thought to be immortal died. Pul Bogda flares up as bulldozers roll in, 8 hurt At least 36 homes and shops were demolished amid heavy police force at Pul Bogda bridge near Jehangirabad on Sunday. Incentive to government colleges with good NAAC grade Higher education department has decided to award cash incentives to government colleges who have recently received grades from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Gurgaon Joint Commissioner gets charge of DIG, Justice Dhingra Commission Saurabh Singh, Joint Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon would be DIG in the one-member commission of retired Delhi high court judge, probing the colony licenses including DLF-Vadra deal, granted during congress regime in Haryana in sector-83 Gurgaon. Chandigarh's Jagan Nath Bains, honoured with the Bharat Jyoti Award Jagan Nath Bains, deputy general manager at Hotel Parkview, Chandigarh has done the city as well as the Hospitality Industry of the region proud, by getting the Bharat Jyoti award, a national honour. Summer camps go cool in Chandigarh Here is a mix of fun and learning camps at some venues that parents can try out in these vacations with children. More Chandigarh News»

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