[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold up on jewellers buying, global cues; silver surges

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, October 06, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold up on jewellers buying, global cues; silver surges ullion traders said apart from fresh buying by jewellers and retailers, triggered by festive season, a better trend in global market after bets shrank for a US rate hike this year, boosting outlook for the metal, mainly led to recovery in the precious metal prices. Markets up for fifth consecutive day Shares in Indian markets rose for a fifth consecutive session on Tuesday to mark their longest winning streak since mid-June as Tata Motors rose over optimism about its Jaguar Land Rover unit, while other blue-chips tracked gains in regional markets. Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facilities in Bengaluru Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German chancellor Angela Merkel visited two facilities of Bosch in Bengaluru on Tuesday, to get an overview of how the auto parts supplier trains young people in the country for technical trade. More Business News»

		Environment
		Sneezing monkey, 'walking' fish found in Himalayas WWF has compiled a survey of wildlife discovered by scientists across Bhutan, northeast India, Nepal, north Myanmar and southern Tibet in a bid to raise awareness of the threats facing the ecologically sensitive region. Over 50 species of butterflies spotted in Arunachal Ziro Butterfly Meet has been started as a part of its initiative to create awareness among the local people about the rich biodiversity of the place and the need to conserve them. Nature thrives in Chernobyl, site of worst nuclear disaster Some 30 years after the world's worst nuclear accident blasted radiation across Chernobyl, the site has evolved from a disaster zone into a nature reserve, teeming with elk, deer and wolves, scientists said on Monday. More Environment News»

		World
		Israel razes homes of Palestinian militants in Jerusalem Violence has intensified in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank in recent weeks. Man convicted for sending threat messages to Singapore PM Tan Yeong Hong, 33, said he was frustrated after attending a "Meet the People's Session (MPS)" on June 24 this year, only to find that the premier was not present at the event, Channel News Asia reported. US General says Afghans requested Kunduz strike The outcry over the strike, and evidence of a cover-up by German officials, led to the ouster of the German defense minister and the country’s top military officer. More World News»

		Science
		Takaaki Kajita, Arthur McDonald win Nobel in physics Japanese scientist Takaaki Kajita and Canadian physicist Arthur B McDonald have won the Nobel prize in Physics 2015 "for the discovery of neutrino oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass". Volcanic eruptions effect river flow Major volcanic eruptions can have a significant effect on the flow of the biggest rivers around the world, researchers said. Choose wisely for breast cancer care Experts are in favour of a drive similar to the ‘Choose wisely’ campaign — started by the Canadian government against unnecessary medical tests and procedures — in India for correct and timely treatment of breast cancer. More Science News»

		Technology
		Android 6.0 Marshmallow arrives: 10 new features Here we take a look at 10 of the features you can look forward to with the next build of Android… Startups plan 3-fold jump in hiring; eye top B-schools A survey of a random sample suggests they will step up overall campus hiring to 770 students from the class of 2016 compared with only 250 that they hired from the last batch. Buying second-hand smartphones? 7 things to remember Thinking of buying a used smartphone because it's an awesome deal? Keep the following 7 tips in mind before you buy a second-hand smartphone to get the best deal... More Technology News»

		Education
		India tops Asia in sending scientists and engineers to US: Report Among Asian countries, India continues to be the top country of birth for scientists and engineers who have made the US their destination for key research and development, latest data has revealed. DPS-Bhilai tops among day-cum-boarding schools Delhi Public School (DPS), Bhilai, was adjudged first in day-cum-boarding school in Chhattisgarh. NIPM-Bhilai organizes talk on spirituality National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Bhilai chapter, organized a talk on spirituality for effective healthcare by Swami Sarvalokanandji Maharaj, head of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna mission, Mumbai, at HRD Centre, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) recently. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BEST's daily commuters cross 30 lakh in Mumbai This could be good news for the cash-strapped BEST undertaking. The number of daily passengers has crossed 30 lakh now, said top officials from the undertaking. 23-year-old attempts suicide fearing mother will die of dengue A 23-year-old girl from south Mumbai tried to kill herself on Saturday after learning that her mother was diagnosed with dengue. HDFC cuts home loan rates by 25 bps The country's largest housing finance company, HDFC, has reduced its lending rates by 25 basis points, or a quarter of a percentage point. Following the rate cut, home loans will be available at 9.6% for women and 9.65% for other borrowers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Fire in BSF headquarters in Delhi A fire broke out in the Border Security Force (BSF) office here on Tuesday afternoon but no one was injured in the incident, authorities said. Delhi CM's scholarship scheme reaches mainly to few and privileged The first list of candidates to win the Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the 'Super Talented Students' is out and it seems the vast majority of the ‘super talented’ are concentrated in just 17 schools that Delhi government runs. The Raghu Dixit Project performs at cultural evening at Purana Quila in Delhi Hours before PM Narendra Modi, along with other world leaders, adopted the new Global Goals at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York, Delhi played host to a cultural evening dedicated to the same cause at Purana Quila. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facilities in Bengaluru Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German chancellor Angela Merkel visited two facilities of Bosch in Bengaluru on Tuesday, to get an overview of how the auto parts supplier trains young people in the country for technical trade. Bengaluru BPO rape case: Police detain three people The Bengaluru Police on Tuesday detained three people in connection with the rape of a 23-year-old BPO employee. Temperature swing, sudden rain make kids feel under the weather When the parents of a two-year-old girl took her to St. Martha's Hospital with symptoms of pneumonia, they didn't know she'd have to be admitted. The child was suffering from high fever and needed assistance in breathing. Another toddler with fever, respiratory trouble and persistent cough was treated in the hospital last week. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		A Hyderabadi black tie do for a cause A Hyderabadi black tie do for a cause Hyderabad couple commit suicide after poisoning children A couple allegedly committed suicide after poisoning their two minor children to death in Chintal area here apparently over financial problems, police said today. Hyderabad women too terrified to wear gold chains Till the other day, Namrata, 31, used to flaunt her finest gold jewellery on the streets of Hyderabad without any fear. But a wave of chain-snatching incidents across the city in recent months has forced her to wear imitation gold. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Entry restrictions tightened on Madras high court campus Security measures and access control have been tightened at the Madras high court with lawyers having been asked not to bring their clients on the campus. Karunanidhi opposes move to introduce common entrance test for medical admissions DMK president M Karunanidhi on Tuesday expressed disapproval of the Union government’s plan to introduce a common entrance test for admissions to medical colleges in the country. Coimbatore hospital performs living-donor liver transplant The first ever living-donor liver transplant in Coimbatore was performed recently by surgeons at PSG Hospitals on a 17-year-old girl from Ooty. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat ATS catches Kashmiri drug kingpin He had earlier served as a company commander in a paramilitary force. 25 Patidars booked for violating notification The Sabarkantha police on Monday arrested 25 Patidar community members, including three women, for holding a meeting without the requisite permission in Nananpur village of Prantij taluka. Petitioners willing to end habeas corpus plea After Gujarat high court’s insistence that the Patidar leaders and police should not indulge in allegations and cross-allegations, two petitioners who had filed habeas corpus after PAAS convener Hardik Patel went missing, told the court on Monday that they are willing to put an end to the litigation and withdraw accusations against cops. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad high court restrains Prakash Singh from functioning as urban development secretary The Allahabad High Court on Monday restrained Sri Prakash Singh from functioning as secretary urban development and minority welfare, Uttar Pradesh. The court also directed the chief secretary to issue a direction in this connection to all the nagar nigams across the state. Residents protest erratic power supply Residents of Soraon, Kaurihar, Holgarh and Mauaima blocks staged a protest against erratic power supply on Monday. BJP workers too joined the protest and later handed over a memorandum addressed to chief minister to city magistrate highlighting their plight. Panchayat polls: 30 vehicles seized, banners removed A joint team of district administration and police on Monday seized 30 vehicles plied by zila and kshetra panchayat poll candidates sans permission and removed their banners, posters and hoardings in Naini, Industrial Area, Karchana, Kaudhiyara, Meja and Manda blocks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Blame game starts over Barabati T20 fiasco Police and Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) were on Tuesday indulged in a blame game after an unruly crowd hurled water bottles on ground during T20 match between India and South Africa at Barabati stadium in Cuttack, 30 km from the state capital. Strike called off but trucks still stranded in Balasore Massive traffic jam on NH-5 and NH-60. Odisha Congress seeks white paper on drought More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		In Madhya Pradesh, ​Saharia tribes migrate from drought-hit Sheopur for jobs Drought-hit Sheopur district in northern Madhya Pradesh is witnessing large scale migration of tribal population in search of employment to neighbouring districts of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan that bordering the tribal dominated district. Beef row: Home minister Gaur slams Lalu, demands apology RJD president Lalu Prasad's controversial statement on ‘Hindus eating beef while going abroad' has annoyed Gau Palak Yadav community, that takes care of cows in the country. MP power generation company opposes new coal sampling rules Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited (MPPGCL) is opposing new coal third party sampling and analysis rules formulated by the Coal India Limited (CIL) stating it was impractical and would entail additional financial burned on the company. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No objection to transgenders as school bus conductors: Chandigarh education department Some schools however have expressed reservations over the idea. Twist in NRI Power's murder case as forensic tests in UK reveal body recovered not his British national Ranjit Singh Power's murder case, who was killed after landing in India on May 8 allegedly by his close friend, has taken a curious turn as the UK authorities have informed Jalandhar commissionerate of police that the body which was taken to England after it was recovered in early June, was not his. Sent to three-day police remand Punjab director of agriculture Mangal Singh Sandhu was produced in a Talwandi Sabo court in Bathinda district on Monday evening, after investigations by senior police officers led by Bathinda zone Inspector General of Police B K Bawa. The court sent him in three-day police remand. More Chandigarh News»

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