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		Saturday, September 12, 2015
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		Business
		Gold hits 3-week low of Rs 26,360 on global cues Gold prices today fell to a three-week low of Rs 26,360 per ten grams by losing Rs 100 at the bullion market, tracking a weak global trend amid easing demand from jewellers and retailers. Puerto Rican workers protest new austerity plan Thousands of public sector workers demonstrated on Friday against an austerity plan to help pull Puerto Rico out of a massive debt crisis, saying the private sector should take more of the pain. 'Boeing plans to finish some 737 jetliners in China' Boeing Co is planning to move final production work for some 737 jetliners to a new facility in China, and is timing an announcement to coincide with the first US state visit of China's president, Xi Jinping, later this month, according to a published report. More Business News»

		Environment
		Antarctic Ocean's carbon dioxide absorption increased The Antarctic Ocean has been absorbing increasing levels of carbon dioxide over the past decade, a new study has found, dispelling fears that the ocean's carbon sink might have begun to "saturate". Deficit Monsoon takes its toll on key water reservoirs Deficit Monsoon rainfall this year has taken its toll on water storage of the country's 91 key reservoirs which as on Thursday evening recorded less amount of water as compared to the corresponding period last year. Gujarat HC seeks info on Gir sanctuary structures Gujarat high court on Thursday directed the state government to provide more information about the existence of commercial structures in different buffer zones, as per the new eco-tourism policy for Gir sanctuary, the last abode of Asiatic lions. More Environment News»

		World
		Saudi says it has taken in 2.5M Syrians since conflict began Saudi Arabia says it has taken in about 2.5 million Syrians since the conflict began, its first official response to suggestions that oil-rich Gulf states should do more to address the plight of Syrian refugees. Japan resumes search for 16 missing persons Search teams using boats and helicopters resumed looking on Saturday for at least 16 people still missing after torrential rain and flooding across Japan this week, while thousands waited to return to their homes as waters slowly receded. Donald Trump gets rich with his humorous 'Tonight Show' turn Donald Trump clarified, sort of, a long-standing question about his personality during an appearance on Friday's "Tonight Show." More World News»

		Science
		'BP treatment must be more aggressive' Declaring they had potentially lifesaving information, federal health officials said on Friday that they were ending a major study early because it has already conclusively answered a question cardiologists have puzzled over for decades: how low should blood pressure go? Depressed? Try fish 'therapy' The sight of a fat piece of hilsa in golden yellow mustard gravy can lift the mood of an average Bengali any time. 'Naledi fossils may give insight into origins of H. sapiens' Thousands of fossils, which could add up to 15 more Homo naledis lie untouched inside the South African cave at Cradle of Humankind world heritage site, according a scientist behind unearthing of the new species. More Science News»

		Technology
		16 tools that will change the way you use Gmail Gmail is the world's largest email service, and has undoubtedly set the standard for what people expect in terms of ease of use and inbox size. But that doesn't mean it can't be better. iPhone 6S, 6S Plus vs four biggest rivals Let’s take a look at where iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus stand in comparison to their biggest rivals in the market, namely Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Huawei Mate S and LG G4. Micromax, Intex both claim No. 2 spot in India's smartphone market The fight reflects the intensity of the battle for buyers and the volatile nature of the Indian market, the world's fastest growing after China. More Technology News»

		Education
		In a first, IIT BBS introduces Odissi in syllabus In a novel move, IIT Bhubaneswar has inducted a course on Odissi in BTech syllabus, thereby becoming the first IIT in the country to introduce a dance form in its curriculum. Dates for class XI first and third semester exams Gujarat board changed The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination Board (GSHSEB) has decided to advance the examination dates for the first and third semesters of class-XI (Science stream). 'Indian students will get warm welcome in Britain' Dismissing perceptions that Indian students are not welcome in the UK, a top official from the European nation on Friday said there is no restriction on the number of Indian students and they will get "a very very warm welcome". More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mira-Bhayander Jains fast to protest against politicisation of meat ban The Jain community in Mira-Bhayander on Saturday sat on a two-hour fast and chanting of sacred text and songs to protest against the politicization of the meat ban issue. Harbour line block may cause inconvenience to commuters on Sunday There will be a rail block on the Harbour line between Kurla and Mankhurd from 11am to 3pm on Sunday and this could inconvenience commuters. Curbs on non-veg likely to alienate many in BJP vote bank, say analysts The meat ban row has stirred the pot of vote bank politics, what with the BJP and Shiv Sena making dire attempts to consolidate their community strongholds in Mumbai in the run-up to the 2017 BMC elections, political experts said on Friday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		7-year-old dies of dengue, parents commit suicide Delhi government has issued notices to two private hospitals after the parents of a seven-year-old boy, who died of dengue on September 8, jumped to their deaths from a building after they failed to get him admitted to a hospital in time. ABVP wins all four seats in DUSU polls The elections on Friday witnessed a 43.3% turnout, a slight dip from last year's 44%. Amity University students impressed the judges with their talent during the auditions of Clean & Clear Delhi Times Fresh Face 2015 The students of Amity University impressed the judges with their talent and wit during the auditions of Clean & Clear Delhi Times Fresh Face 2015. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cong-JD(S) alliance has its way in BBMP cliffhanger The Congress-JD(S) script finally prevailed. Nominees of the post-poll combine won the mayoral elections by a margin of four votes in an action-packed Friday at the BBMP headquarters here. 'A monster devastating an entire city' The Ilva Steel Plant in southern Italy, Eu rope's biggest by out put, has always had a troubled history. It has been the focus of protests against worker exploitation and environmental pollution. Play wright Anna Dora Dorno and actor-dancer Nicola Pianzola of the Italian theatrical company Instabili Vaganti, crafted a scrip based on real-life testimonies and poems from the workers a the Ilva steel plant. The perfor mance, which has been called a masterpiece of physical theatre is coming to Bengaluru next week after travelling to Kolkata and Delhi. An excerpt from an interview with Pianzola: In the spirit of Mansur There are many faces of Ben galuru. And while it's easy to lose yourself in traffic-snar Bangalore or startup-frenzy Bangalore or IT central-Ben galuru, there's also an older city tha lurks behind these newer and brasher avatars. One reveals itself in December to Carnatic music, and another face of traditional Karnataka culture will be on display this weekend, to the sounds of Hindustani classical music. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sufi soiree mesmerises Hyderabad Sufi soiree mesmerises Hyderabad Hyderabad swings to Ragamuffins Hyderabad swings to Ragamuffins Prestigious award for defense scientist Satheesh Reddy Dr G Satheesh Reddy, scientific advisor to Raksha Mantri and distinguished scientist, DRDO has been selected for the silver medal of Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), London. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Playing fields — Reverse sweep spelt his doom These days, it is all about aggressive intent when T20 is all the rage and batsmen practise innovative shots so that they `fit' into the different formats of the game. But back in the 1970s, a more gentle era, unorthodox shots were not just looked down upon.They could even cut short a flourishing career. MTC runs over its promises: Comfort, safety take backseat The next stop is Saidapet,“ a sweet voice tell you through the public address system Reclining in the plush seat on board the air conditioned bus, you don't feel like getting up, but you have to be in Adyar in 20 minutes. That wouldn't be a problem since the GPS display board will guide you to the next bus to Adyar, with all the same comfort. Arrested 'Maoists' challenge NSA detention More than four months after a suspected Maoist couple and three of their associates were arrested in Coimbatore, four of them have moved the Madras high court challenging their subsequent detention under the National Security Act (NSA), saying they have been falsely implicated. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad takes meat ban in its stride The hue and cry in Mumbai over the meat ban may have forced the city administration to scale back its ban, but in Ahmedabad, the police commissioner's 10-day ban on sale of meat (during Paryushan festival) has been well-received. How to maximize your pocket money With college life already in full swing, something that every college goer agrees about is their tryst with pocket money. Driver killed, body found in truck One Mahesh Naranbhai, 35, was found dead in a truck near Krishnanagar in Naroda on Wednesday. As the primary postmortem note showed head injuries and death due to strangulation, the cops have registered a case under sections of murder. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		BSNL Chaupla exchange catches fire A major fire, that severed communication services in the area, broke out at the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Chaupla exchange on Wednesday at 8 pm. Hearing on plea against Modi election on Nov 20 The Allahabad High Court on Friday deferred the hearing of an election petition challenging the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi parliamentary constituency, till November 20. Programming contest at IIIT-A on Sunday The IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (RAS), Uttar Pradesh, would organize first inter-institute programming contest 'Codex 1.0' at IIIT-A on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Chit fund investor commits suicide A chit fund depositor from Betnoti in Mayurbhanj district who had invested lakhs of rupees in the scam-ridden Seashore Group allegedly committed suicide on Friday. Abolition of OAT anti-people: BJP The BJP on Friday said the state government's move to abolish Odisha Administrative Tribunal (OAT) is anti-people and an attempt to hide its incompetence. Govt shelter for 15 families from cut-off area The Malkangiri administration on Friday shifted 15 families, who have deserted their village out of Maoist fear, to an official building in Chitrakonda. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Another schoolboy abducted in city Piplani police registered a case of abduction on Friday, a day after a 16-year-old student of class 7 was kidnapped. Sagar bank scam: Manager's bail plea rejected A court in Sagar on Thursday rejected bail application of R K Bansod, manager of Dalpatpur branch of Central Bank.He is facing charges of cheating farmers in the name of crop insurance. At fortified Hindi meet venue, a laptop stolen The theft took place at one of stalls at exhibition in the venue.Only ones with passes, mostly dignitaries, are allowed in conference, which has been kept under tight surveillance of CCTV. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MC bins cleanliness at Modi rally venue People who attended the Prime Minister Narendra Modi rally on Friday left behind heaps of garbage at the Rally Ground in Sector 25 for the municipal corporation (MC). PM has high hopes from new international terminal Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the international terminal of Chandigarh International Airport in Mohali on Friday. Chandigarh city will be smart if you are: PM Deepak.Yadav@timesgroup.During his speech at the Sector 25 Rally Ground on Friday, Modi exhorted residents and authorities of Chandigarh to play a proactive role in Chandigarh's transformation into a smart city. More Chandigarh News»

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