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		Monday, March 21, 2016
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		Business
		Gold prices fall to Rs 29,325 per 10 gm in futures trade Gold prices declined by Rs 84 to Rs 29,325 per 10 grams due to speculative selling after weak global cues. Analysts said fall in the metal's prices at futures trade was mostly in tandem with global trend as the dollar stabilised after a slump. Sensex rises over 100 points on Asian cues Rupee gains 2 paise against dollar in early trade The rupee rose 2 paise to 66.48 against the dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market in early trade on Monday, extending its winning spell for the fourth straight day, on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks amid sustained foreign fund inflows. More Business News»

		Environment
		PETA files appeal to give copyright to Naruto monkey for his 'selfie' The animal right organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has reportedly filed an appeal against a lower court's decision in January this year that declined to give a macaque monkey the right to his famous selfie taken in Indonesia in 2011. Coral bleaching at Barrier Reef 'severe': Australia Australian authorities said on Sunday coral bleaching occurring in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef had become "severe", the highest alert level, as sea temperatures warm. New golden frog species discovered in high Andes A new species of pale gold-coloured frog has been discovered in the cloud forests of the high Andes in Colombia. Its name, Pristimantis dorado, commemorates both its colour (dorado means "golden" in Spanish) and El Dorado, a mythical city of gold sought by Spanish conquistadors in South America. More Environment News»

		World
		Russian court finds Ukrainian pilot guilty of murder A Russian court found Ukrainian woman pilot Nadezhda Savchenko guilty of complicity to murder two Russian journalists in war-torn eastern Ukraine. The judge recounted the circumstances of the case, saying Savchenko was part of a "criminal group" and aimed to kill an "unlimited number of people". Israel brings 19 of last Yemeni Jews in secret operation Some of Yemen's last remaining Jews have arrived in Israel after a clandestine operation retrieved them from the war-torn country, Israeli NGO Jewish Agency said. Hundreds of Jews have arrived in Israel from Yemen in recent years, but the most recent arrivals could mark the end of this immigration. Australia PM threatens early poll over Senate deadlock In a surprise move, Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull threatened to hold early general election if the Senate fails to end a deadlock and pass two key labour bills aimed at curbing corruption. The Senate rejected the bills put forward by the lower house to re-establish a construction industry watchdog. More World News»

		Science
		Can birdsong help us with speech disorders? According to a recent study, birdsong could offer clues to human speech disorders that accompany several common neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease. Your kinky fetishes are totally normal If you get aroused by weird things, then don't worry, you are not alone. A new study has revealed that nearly half of us have deviant sexual fantasies. The researchers also found people were more likely to acknowledge their interests in fetishes in an online, rather than telephone, survey. Vitamin B3 supplements may delay ageing: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple to launch iPhone SE today: 8 likely features Here are eight ikely features of the new iPhone. iPhone SE: Apple's latest product event isn't causing a big stir It wouldn't be an Apple event without some hoopla. But the company's upcoming product announcement on Monday doesn't seem to be stirring much passion. Apple iPhone SE launch: Complete coverage Apple will be unveiling the iPhone SE with a 4-inch display on March 21. Other rumoured features of iPhone SE include a similar design as iPhone 5S with a slightly curved front glass panel, 8MP rear camera, A9 processor, Apple Pay and Live Photos. Here's the complete coverage of the news around the much talked about iPhone SE. More Technology News»

		Education
		Delays in RTE admission creates problems for stakeholders Admissions under the Right To Education (RTE) Act seem to be heading for yet another controversial year. Technical problems have thrown off the online admission schedule by almost three weeks and there’s still no guarantee that further delays will be avoided. Gujarat short of more than 13,000 primary teachers Mallya saga: Debt row rich material for B-School studies The Mallya saga has provided rich material for discussions of ethics, corporate governance, brand management, entrepreneurship and families at schools such as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and elsewhere, according to several faculty members. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		MMRC organises programme for project affected women MMRC organises programme for project affected women The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) organised a programme for project affected women to create awareness among them about women related laws at Eklavya Adiwasi Sewa trust ground, Andheri. Opposition demands suspension of AG over separate statehood demands Opposition parties in the legislative council demands resignation of advocate general Shrihari Aney over his comments where he has supported demands of separate state hood of Vidharbha and Now Marathwada. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Jittery flyers on Mumbai-Delhi flight inflate life jackets Air travellers are a wary lot these days due to a spate of mishaps in recent past globally. CIC seeks Kejriwal reply on address change query Is Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, also an AAP legislator, a public authority? The Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Kejriwal to respond to this RTI query, which sought to know how he was allowed to change his address during the 2015 assembly poll nominations. Headless for over a year, IIT-Delhi to get new boss After remaining headless for nearly one-and-a-half years, IIT-Delhi is likely to get a new director in V Ramgopal Rao of IIT-Bombay, whose name has been sent to the President for approval. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Look before you dive: Breaking norms, pools pose huge threat Although swimming is considered a life skill, not many learn this skill right. As summer holidays set in and children and adults are looking to take the dip, there’s a greater emphasis on safe swimming. Despite 84, Fletcher unsure of place in next game Bengaluru, Mar 21 () West Indies star performer Andre Fletcher, who made an unbeaten 84 in their win over Sri Lanka, today said he is still unsure of getting picked for the next match in the ICC World Twenty20. "I cannot answer that (whether you are expecting to open for the team for good). PU lecturers to boycott valuation Thimmaiah Purle, president of the association, said that in 2011 the government formed a committee headed by bureaucrat G Kumar Nayak to revise salaries of PU lectures, and the committee submitted a report the same year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Accident at secretariat work site raises safety concerns Art, stories and films from Gaza will tour India Well, it is home!” declares Mahnoor Yar Khan explaining why she wanted to extend her visa to stay in Gaza when Israel launched a 51-day-long assault on July 8, 2014. Her visa expired exactly one week after the offensive began and she had to leave Gaza. BITS Pilani grads launch patient-physician mobile health app Hyderabad, Mar 21 () Four graduates of BITS Pilani have come together to launch an on-demand healthcare platform, named VISIT, that connects patients with practitioners anytime, anywhere through smartphone or computer. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Talks on with DMDK, says Karunanidhi Chennai, Mar 21 () DMK today said talks were on with DMDK for a tie-up in the coming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, giving a new twist to the political scenario in the state days after the Vijayakanth-led party announced it would go it alone. Rs 6,300 cr biz hit in TN, Pondy due to strike Chennai, Mar 21 () A section of jewellers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have reopened their showrooms after the Centre assured them that there will be no harassment by excise officials. "We have opened the showrooms from yesterday. Tamil Nadu election: I haven't lost my faith in Vijayakanth's DMDK and talks are on, Karunanidhi says The DMK chief said it was "inappropriate to talk about seat-sharing" as the alliances were still shaping up.  More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		21 states to implement National Food Security Act by April 1 Ahmedabad, Mar 21 () The National Food Security Act (NFSA) will be implemented in 10 more states from April 1 this year, taking the total number of states implementing NFSA to 21, Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan said today. Accused of raping her, man marries woman on day jail term ended Yusuf (name changed) spent two and a half years in jail after he was accused of raping a woman by her family. Lack of evidence eventually ensured he was released and holding no grudge, he married the same woman on the very same day. The woman's family even hosted a grand party. Gujarat short of more than 13,000 primary teachers Ahmedabad, Mar 21 () Amid frequent allegations by Congress about deteriorating quality of education in Gujarat due to lack of teachers, the state government has admitted a shortfall of more than 13,000 teachers in the state-run primary schools. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Panic grips in Jhalwa area after firing on woman, son Panic gripped Jhalwa and adjoining areas under Dhoomanganj police station on Sunday after two bike-borne miscreants opened fire on a woman and her son sitting outside their house. Traders celebrate Holi with flower petals at Pattharchatti Ground Trader community celebrated Holi with flower petals at an event organized here on Pattharchatti Ramleela Ground on Sunday.The event witnessed a huge turnout of businessmen dealing in . 23,000 candidates take PCS prelims in Allahabad Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducted PCS-2016 (prelims) at 945 centres across the state on Sunday. Around 4.50 lakh candidates had registered for the exam online conducted in 21 districts of the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha assembly adjourned after ruckus over rail wagon factory Bhubaneswar, Mar 21 () Odisha Assembly was adjourned till 3 PM today following a pandemonium over the proposed shifting of a rail wagon factory from Narla in Kalahandi district in the state to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Uproar in Odisha assembly over railway project's shift from state to Andhra Odisha loses wagon repair workshop to Andhra More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Music melange with a green message, to save rustic music An open society of musicians, Eclectica, is highlighting the issue of changing landscapes of the world due to rapid industrialisation and urbanisation through awadhi folk music Chaiti. Madhya Pradesh ATS arrests youth who left explosives at Ujjain hostel Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has on Sunday rounded up the key suspect behind cache of explosives, including detontors recovered from a bag stashed in a hostel room in Ujjain last week. Low-floor bus catches fire, passengers safe A low-floor bus caught fire Near Board Office on Link Road number 1 in capital on Saturday evening, triggering panic in the area. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Global Shapers holds sessions against gender violence For political convenience, Badal changes track on SYL (News Analysis) Chandigarh, March 21 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal may be trying to project himself as the saviour of Punjab on the row over water sharing with neighbouring Haryana and the construction of the SYL canal, but the latest move by his government is in stark contradiction to the stand taken nearly four decades ago. Truck kills woman near PGI A 27-year old woman employed in a private company was killed after a truck rammed into her two-wheeler from the rear near gate number 2 of PGI on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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