[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold extends losses, hits 1-month low on weak global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 04, 2015
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		Business
		Gold extends losses, hits 1-month low on weak global cues Gold prices slumped to over one-month low of Rs 26,430 by plunging Rs 270 at the bullion market on Wednesday in step with a weakening trend overseas amid slackened demand from jewellers and retailers. CVC probes bribery charges involving Wal-Mart Taking suo-moto cognisance of a media report, the Central Vigilance Commission has summoned the country head of Wal-Mart amid allegations that the retailer gave bribes to government officials to get customs clearances and obtain permits to set up stores in India. Porsche halts diesel Cayenne sales in US, Canada Porsche is voluntarily halting the sale of some diesel SUVs in the US and Canada after US regulators accused the brand of using software to cheat on emissions tests. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bird poaching in Chilika Lake Around 40,000 birds of 60 different species have already descended in the blue lagoon of Chilika lake in Odisha. More birds are taking shelter in 15-59 sq km Nalabana bird sanctuary and Mangalajodi areas even as there are reports of bird poaching in the area NDMC's waste-to-wealth projects hang fire NDMC had announced in its budget speech that a plant based on methanization would be set up in Okhla that would process 100 tonnes waste. The idea behind setting up the plants was to make the NDMC area energy-efficient and reduce expenditure. Bhutan to pave 'green' roads with plastic Bhutan has come up with a new way to pave its roads: waste plastic. More Environment News»

		World
		Over 700 journalists killed in 10 years, only one convicted According to professor Jackie Harrison, joint head of the University of Sheffield's department of journalism studies, the deliberate targeting of reporters is relatively new and raises questions about press safety and the impunity of those who attack them. Maldives declares state of emergency Male-Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, giving sweeping powers to security forces to arrest suspects ahead of a major anti-government protest rally, his spokesman said. Strong quake hits eastern Indonesia; no tsunami threat A strong tremor has struck off eastern Indonesia, causing panic among residents. There are no reports of injuries or damage, and authorities say there is no threat of a tsunami. The quake measured 6.3 on the Richter scale with the epicenter 28 kilometers northeast of the Alor island chain. More World News»

		Science
		Massive galaxy cluster spotted 8.5 bn light-years away Astronomers have discovered a giant cluster of galaxies in a very remote part of the universe that is touted as the most massive structure yet found at such great distance. Giant galaxy cluster found hiding in remote part of Universe Astronomers have found one of the biggest galaxy clusters located 8.5 billion light-years away in a very remote part of the universe. They used two NASA telescopes - Spitzer and Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) – to home in one this Massive Overdense Object (MOO). Economists warn of less sex on a warmer planet Climate change has been blamed for many things over the years. Never, until now, has anyone thought it was possible to see it as a kind of contraceptive. More Science News»

		Technology
		Best gadget deals this festive season Smartphone makers are preparing to offer discounts of up to 50%, cash-backs, upgrades on exchanges and even goodies for as low as Re 1 to customers this festival season. With Diwali around the corner, smartphone companies like Xiaomi, Lenovo, Micromax and others started their festive season smartphone offers this week for shoppers scouting for the best deals and freebies. Here's a glimpse of what's on offer... Smartphones or cameras? 5 things to keep in mind The best camera is the one you have with you -- it's a famous quote. Apple holds talks with finance ministry, PMO Stores currently selling the company's products in India have been set up by Apple's distributors in the country. More Technology News»

		Education
		ISM faces school students' wrath Students and teachers of Indian School of Learning (ISL) in Jharia blocked the link road to NH-2 for four hours on Monday morning in protest against the Indian School of Mines resorting to “unfair means” to vacate the place.  Ministry of HRD has shrunk budgets of IITs to re-distribute these to create new IITs: Dr VK Saraswat Member of Niti Aayog Dr VK Saraswat during his visit to IIT-Kanpur on Monday evening said that the issue of crisis of funds with IIT-Kanpur due to less allocation by Ministry of HRD does not come under the ambit by Niti Aayog. Visva-Bharati vice-chancellor rejoins office Visva-Bharati vice-chancellor Sushanta Duttagupta joined duty on Monday — the quiet “re-entry” triggering more commotion and controversy than his dramatic midnight departure a month ago, after having mailed his resignation letter to President Pranab Mukherjee. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No water for Mira-Bhayander for over 60 hours at a stretch Residents of Mira-Bhayander will have to go without water for over 60 hours at a stretch. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis evades questions on Mumbai cops' brutality A purported video clip of a couple being allegedly thrashed by cops inside a police station went viral on the social media even as police denied the charge. Video of Mumbai cops beating couple goes viral, police deny charge A purported video clip of a couple being allegedly thrashed by cops inside a police station went viral on the social media even as police denied the charge. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kejriwal orders probe against Meena Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered a probe against Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) chief MK Meena for allegedly intimidating his juniors in the office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends wedding reception of Avishkar and Aastha in Delhi Political heavyweights here: The 5, Ashoka Road venue, where the reception of Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s younger son was held on Sunday, was buzzing with political activity, quite literally, as guests kept coming in to greet the newly-weds Avishkar and Aastha. DJB can't spend over Rs 50 cr on Yamuna: NGT The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday restrained Delhi Jal Board from spending in excess of Rs 50 crore on Yamuna till its further orders or directions after it was informed that over Rs 900 crore has been spent for cleaning the river. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		30% of kids in Bengaluru slums underweight: CRY survey The anganwadi at a slum in southeast Bengaluru opens at 10.30am, but a group of barefooted children, clad in old and torn clothes throng the premises by 9am itself. Bengaluru's 198 wards likely to get pure drinking water plants On Tuesday , the narrow lanes of a slum near the Don Bosco Church in Lingarajpuram, east Bengaluru, wore a clean look. Bengaluru policemen hop on the app wagon In a city increasingly driven by apps, policemen are beginning to see the potential of tapping into this technology. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Kapus to intensify agitation for special status Kapus are on the warpath. Despite Chandrababu Naidu’s overtures to reach out to the community by promising to set up a Kapu development corporation with a corpus fund of Rs 100 crore and include them in the BCs list, Kapu leaders have threatened to launch a movement to achieve their just demands. HC declines stay on power utilities' AEEs recruitment exam The Hyderabad High Court on Tuesday refused to stay the ongoing Telangana power utilities’ assistant executive engineers’ exam, but made it clear that the final outcome will depend on the judgment on the writ petitions filed by several aspirants. Widowmaker road: Too little too late More than a month after TOI brought to light how the ‘killer’ bypass road on NH-44 that passes by Peddakunta thanda at Kothur mandal left the hamlet bereft of adult males except one, very little has been done to improve the safety and security of villagers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SC says it wont permit lawyers to hold Madras HC to ransom Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain Tamil Nadu police's plea challening Madras HC decision to seek CISF security cover for itself. Engineers at Chennai railway yard demand better working conditions Engineers working at Basin Bridge Train Care Centre here held a lunch-hour demonstration on Wednesday to protest against rundown and unhygienic working conditions at the yard where trains are inspected and certified for journey. Madras HC rules out judicial probe into Gandhian Sasi Perumal's death Justice M M Sundresh, dismissing a writ petition filed by Perumal's son Vivek and arguments of MDMK chief Vaiko, directed the officers to file the final report within three months. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hardik Patel sent to jail after nine-day remand Arrested Patidar leader Hardik Patel was on Tuesday sent to judicial custody by a metropolitan court after the end of his ni ne-day police remand, in connection with charges of sedition and waging war against the state. 33% Patel quota in BJP list With just 17 days left before the acid test of the upcoming civic polls for the Anandi civic polls for the Anandiben Patel government amid the Patidar turmoil, the BJP declared its first list for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections on Tuesday . 31-year-old to be tried as a juvenile Tushar Kantilal Parmar, 31, will be tried as a juvenile before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). This happened because police as well as court failed to point out that he was a minor at the time of incident 14 years ago! More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. Rlys accounces special trains for Diwali, Chhath In view of rush of passengers for Diwali and Chhath, railway administration is introducing special trains in various directions. UPPSC to upgrade its website Paying heed to complaints from civil services aspirants about lack off communication, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has decided to revamp its official website. This should help inform aspirants about the status of their complaint. Commission officials said half of the around 3,000 writs pending against UPPSC in courts were due to absence of a transparent mechanism. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		TV serial producer granted bail in Odisha Ponzi scam The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Mumbai-based TV serial maker Preeti Bhatia, who was arrested last year by CBI in connection with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group scam in Odisha. Probe into CMC incident starts Police on Tuesday started investigating the ransacking incident during the council meeting of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) on Saturday. Shoppers ignore boring clay diyas The sale of traditional diyas is yet to take off in the city even though Diwali is just a week away.Potters in the city are a disappointed lot. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Drought-hit farmers cough up more for fertilizers from cooperatives State subsidy for fertilizers at zero interest loans to farmers is a garb to dupe thousands of farmers in the state at a time of spiralling farm suicides over drought, investigation by TOI shows. 39 students hospitalized after suspected food poisoning More than 39 students of a government-run middle school in Begamganj tehsil on Tuesday fell ill after consuming food under the mid-day meal scheme. MP CM summons minister who kicked beggar boy As the government faced heat over a video clipping showing Mehdele kicking a beggar boy, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan summoned her for a one-on-one explanation of the incident. But Mehdele, who is still in Panna district, where the misbehaviour incident occurred, could not make it to the state capital. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Curator in spotlight ahead of Mohali Test Daljit Singh, the 73-year-old pitch curator of Punjab Cricket Association stadium, is the cynosure of all eyes these days. Dial C for mobile woes PGI security to issue smoking fines from next week Shimona.Kanwar@timesgroup.Not only doctors, but even security staff at PGI will be taking care of your health from next week, as those found smoking at patient-movement areas of the health institute will be fined Rs 200. More Chandigarh News»

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