[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold, silver tumble on weak global cues, low demand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 08, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold, silver tumble on weak global cues, low demand Bullion traders said besides a weak global trend as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting for clues on the timing of an interest rate hike, slackened demand from jewellers and retailers at the existing levels pulled down the precious metal from its one-month high. India seeks more trade, investments from S America India has entered into a preferential trade agreement with MERCOSUR bloc (comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) and Chile and is in talks to widen the base of these pacts. VW picks Skoda R&D chief to run technical development Heinz-Jakob Neusser was suspended last month together with R&D chiefs of luxury brand Audi and sports-car maker Porsche as VW is pushing investigations of the diesel emissions scandal. More Business News»

		Environment
		Japanese climber with no fingers abandons bid to scale Everest Nobukazu Kuriki, 33, gave up his attempt about 700 metres (2,300 feet) below the summit of the 8,850-metre (29,035-feet) mountain. India will oppose the Paris text, rich nations cannot have an action holiday: Javadekar Expressing reservations over the draft agreement for the climate summit in Paris next month, environment, forests and climate change minister Prakash Javadekar said he will seek changes that are in tune with the developing world’s expectations and suggested the developed nations must do more. Government to waive transmission charges for clean power To give a push to clean energy projects in the country, the government has decided to waive transmission charges for electricity generated from renewable sources, Union new & renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. More Environment News»

		World
		Oil-starved Nepal seeks suppliers to bring fuel by air Nepal has been hit by fuel shortages since last month amid ethnic protests in the south and an unofficial blockade by India stopped the flow of oil tankers and trucks into the country. Amnesty urges Myanmar to release 100 activists before polls President Thein Sein's government has been criticised for backsliding on human rights. US asks why do jihadis drive Toyotas? Toyota has spoken with US officials about the prominent use of its vehicles by militants in Syria, Iraq and Libya. More World News»

		Science
		Satellite-based systems: Application aplenty, but commercialisation key Isro ready with data, industry, academia need to work on innovative usage. Earth's inner core was formed 1-1.5 billion years ago The inner core -- Earth's deepest layer -- is a ball of solid iron just larger than Pluto which is surrounded by a liquid outer core. 'Homo naledi adapted to climbing, walking' The newly discovered human ancestor Homo naledi may have been 'jack of all trades' -uniquely adapted for both tree climbing and walking upright, while also being handy with tools, new research has found. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 best smartphones coming to India soon Indian smartphone market is all set to dazzle this festive season, with top smartphone makers like Apple, Sony, Lenovo and search giant Google ready to launch their latest smartphones in the Indian market. So, here's over to 10 top smartphones set to make India debut. Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL: 8 new features We take a look at the 8 new features of Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL... Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs Apple iPad Pro vs Google Pixel C Microsoft updated its Surface lineup yesterday with the launch of its Surface Pro 4, an $899 laptop-cum-tablet that runs the full version of Windows 10. More Technology News»

		Education
		CSVTU mired in controversy again: Varsity president's admission cancelled Amid disagreement between officials and student council members over finalization of chief guest for oath taking ceremony of new members of the student council, another controversy seems to have engulfed Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai. GGCU English department head appointed varsity registrar Guru Ghasidas Central University (GGCU) vice-chancellor professor Anjila Gupta appointed English department head and foreign languages professor Manish Shrivastava as university registrar on Tuesday. Coimbatore's Bharathiar University continues to violate UGC norms on off-campus centres Even though the University Grants Commission has warned state government-run universities against offering distance education programmes outside the state, Bharathiar University continues to flout the norms. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire at Mumbai's Nagpada; 1 killed Shiv Sena defends protest against Ghulam Ali Shiv Sena on Thursday defended its protest against ghazal concert of Pakistani vocalist Ustad Ghulam Ali, saying "we can't have fun when we have encounters going on everywhere". Maharashtra govt to work on 'de-radicalisation' in minority pockets Minority welfare schemes run by different ministries under ministries of urban development, health, education, minority welfare, social justice, skilled entrepreneurship will be integrated. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Aishwarya Rai Bachchan launches Longines DolceVita collection in Delhi In Delhi to launch the Longines DolceVita collection at the brand’s boutique in CP, brand ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took some time out to talk about her fashion choices and how she strikes a balance between personal life and work. 400 shops to sell arhar at cheaper prices: Centre People can expect some relief from rising price of arhar dal in the national capital in the next few days as Union government said on Wednesday that imported pulses will be sold through 400 Kendriya Bhandar and Safal outlets at a comparatively cheaper rate. Big shift from Hindi to English in Delhi schools In 2008-09, only two of Delhi’s nine districts had more students in English medium schools than in Hindi medium ones. Five years later, in 2013-14, the picture has flipped completely, with only three districts now having more Hindi medium students than English medium ones. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Safety apps better than martial arts: Karnataka minister Sex assault on male Bengaluru BPO staffer, cabbies held The incident had allegedly happened after an incident of road rage, and the cabbies have been booked under Section 377. 15-yr-old boy playing near open stormwater drain washed away A 15-year-old boy was washed away in an open stormwater drain in north Benglauru, when he was playing there with his brother and a friend on Wednesday afternoon. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad stares at water crisis Come December, the city may face severe water crisis as supplies from the Singur reservoir will dry up. Harassed for dowry, Hyderabad techie hangs self A 29-year-old software engineer with Deloitte committed suicide due to alleged dowry harassment at her residence in Nizampet on Wednesday. Auto driver on stabbing spree kills 1 An auto driver caused panic in NBT Nagar of Banjara Hills on Wednesday evening by randomly stabbing four persons standing on the road. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Abuse, drugs force children to break out Abusive staff, sexual assaults and addiction to drugs, alco hol and tobacco could be driving inmates of government-run homes for children in conflict with law in Tamil Nadu to break out. Activists say these are the main reasons why inmates of correctional homes break out time and again. Cop who forced juveniles to perform sex act surrenders before Chennai court A suspended police head constable at the West Mambalam police station here, who was booked for forcing four juveniles to perform sex act on one another while they were in police custody in December 2014, surrendered before the George Town metropolitan magistrate court on Thursday.  Sooriya Hospital in Chennai gets NABH accreditation Sooriya Hospital at Vadapalani in Chennai has obtained the NABH (entry level) accreditation for the facilities it has provided for patients and the excellent maintenance of the premises. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		India expected to be in top 3 pharma manufacturing countries by 2020: Assocham Report India is expected to be in top 3 pharmaceutical manufacturing countries with a turnover of $55 billion and will create thousands of jobs by 2020, says TechSci Research Report by apex industry body Assocham. Bhavnagar, Khambhat emerging as top e-commerce destinations in Gujarat Internet penetration, option of cash-on-delivery and high aspirations have propelled Bhavnagar and Khambhat as one of the top five e-commerce destinations in Gujarat, says a report by a leading e-commerce website. IPS officers split over confinement incident Gujarat’s IPS officers appear to be divided in their opinion on the alleged confinement of 13 policemen by additional DGP Vipul Vijoy in the garage of his bungalow at the Karai academy, Gandhinagar. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		No tazia processions on Dussehra in Allahabad After Ayodhya showed its tolerant self with its tradition of unofficially lifting meat ban for three days during Baqrid, Muslims of another holy city have come up with this unique initiative to maintain the Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb. In Pitr Paksh, 'pind daan' too goes online this season Online ‘puja’ and ‘darshan’ have become so popular today that entrepreneurs are offering online ‘Pind Daan’ service as well. Ahead of Ram Dal yatra, organisers rue poor road Resentment is brewing among Daraganj Ramlila Committee members over deplorable condition of road to be used by Ram Dal procession and absence of cleanliness in Daraganj. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Maoist leader's lawyer wife to fight for him in court Lawyer wife of jailed Maoist leader Sabyasachi PandaSubhashree Das aka Mili Panda obtained a law degree from Berhampur University this year. Eight dists hit by deficit rainfall: Central panel Deficient rainfall has affected agriculture activities in eight districts of the state, observed the central team led by additional agriculture commissioner R P Mallick. More showers in next two days: IMD Several places in the state may receive light to moderate rainfall in the next two days under the influence of a fresh low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, according to a forecast by India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth bobbitised by live-in partner's brothers, critical Angered by a youth who entered into a live-in relation with their sister, two men bobbitised him on city outskirts late on Tuesday.Victim is battling for his life at a hospital while the accused have been arrested. Day after riots, Barghat tense Curfew continued for second day in Barghat area of Seoni district, where clashes erupted between two communities on Monday. Officialssaid they will review the situation on Wednesday before taking a decision on relaxing curfew. Shatabdi to be cancelled for 15 days in Jan-Feb Due to heavy fog, railways has decided to partially cancel up and down Habibganj-New Delhi-Habibganj Shatabdi Express between January 8 and February 26, 2016 every Tuesday and Friday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		CBSE to motivate students to open bank accounts In order to enhance financial capabilities of school students, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a project-School bank Champs- wherein students will interact with bank authorities and open bank accounts get debit cards and manage their own finances, learn net banking etc. HC refuses plea for CBI probe into drug case The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday rejected the demand for a CBI probe into Punjab's multi-crore drug haul case, but ordered to constitute a supervisory committee comprising three IPS officers to monitor the issue. The high court also ordered to continue the trial of the case against alleged kingpin Jagdish Singh Bhola and others. Manali cabbies seek 75% permits for regional vehicles Over 2,000 cabbies, who are urging National Green Tribunal (NGT) to consider their employment before passing order on Rohtang Pass, got temporary relief on Wednesday after the tribunal assured to reserve 75% permits for regional vehicles to the Pass. More Chandigarh News»

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