[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold weakens, silver below Rs 39,000 on global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 30, 2016
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		Business
		Gold weakens, silver below Rs 39,000 on global cues Gold dropped to Rs 28,665, silver fell by Rs 500 to Rs 38,500 per kg on Monday due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity fell by Rs 185 each to Rs 28,665 and Rs 28,515 per ten grams, respectively. Sensex cuts initial gains, still up 39 points The BSE Sensex lost its early momentum, but still traded up 39.14 points or 0.15 per cent to quote at 26,692.74 at 12.26pm. The NSE 50-share Nifty also rose 11.75 points, or 0.14 per cent, to quote at 8,168.40. Rupee opens 25 paise lower against dollar at 67.28 The rupee weakened 25 paise to 67.28 against the dollar in early trade on Monday following month-end demand for the American currency from importers and banks. The rupee had appreciated 14 paise against the American currency to end at a one-week high of 67.03 on Friday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tibet plans new wetland nature reserve The Tibetan government is planning to establish a new nature reserve in 88,000 hectares of wetland which will be established in the Mitika wetland in Lhari county, Nagqu prefecture. The local government has invested over $4 million into the wetland's restoration and protection since 2010. Bleaching kills third of coral in Great Barrier Reef Mass bleaching has killed more than a third of the coral in the northern and central parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, though corals to the south have escaped with little damage according to the survey results released by ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies on Monday. Galapagos project: A model for sustainable development The success of a global renewable energy project on Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago has given a major boost to the idea of sustainable development, according to a report. It says the San Cristobal Wind Project reduced the archipelago's greenhouse gas emissions and preserved critically endangered species. More Environment News»

		World
		Paris tourism hit by attacks, protests France is the world's most visited country, but tourists have been scared off by the November attacks in the capital that left 130 people dead and the January 2015 killings at Charlie Hebdo magazine and a Jewish supermarket. Multiple terror attacks kill at least 17 in Baghdad A wave of bombings claimed by the Islamic State group targeted commercial areas in and around Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 24 people and wounding over 40 others in attacks that came as Iraqi troops were poised to recapture Fallujah, a city held by the extremists group west of Iraq's capital. Trump connects with bikers at Rolling Thunder rally “Look at all these bikers,” Trump, standing before a crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial, said. “Do we love the bikers? Yes. We love the bikers.” Known to maintain a fleet of planes, Trump chose to pay respects to an incongruous constituency which takes pride in their two-wheeled machines. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists devise a new method to deal with jet lag NASA probe beams best close-up images of Pluto Close-up images of Pluto's surface have been beamed back to Earth by NASA's New Horizons space probe. With a resolution of about 80 metres per pixel, the mosaic affords scientists and the public the best opportunity to examine the fine details of the various types of terrain on Pluto. Ice age on Mars occurred 400,000 years ago: Scientists Using radar data from Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, scientists have found a record of the most recent Martian ice age recorded in the planet's north polar ice cap. The new results agree with previous models that indicate a glacial period ended about 400,000 years ago. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 'futuristic' technologies that are almost here From bendable displays to batteries that last for years, technology is continuously evolving. Here are some of the futuristic tech that will be available for consumers sooner than you imagine. Sony Xperia X, Xperia XA, and Xperia XA Ultra launched in India; price and specs revealed The Japanese tech giant, which was earlier speculated to be launching just the Xperia X and the Xperia XA smartphones, has also launched the Xperia XA Ultra in the country. It's about celebrating Indian technology: Nadella "We are creating a canvas for future apps and it will be a game changer," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivering keynote at the company's 'Tech For Good, Ideas for India' event. More Technology News»

		Education
		More than half of Bihar board class X kids fail Less than half of the 15.47 lakh students passed class X examinations conducted by the state board, showing a sharp drop of 28% compared to the last year's results. Grade schools, change course every 5 years: HRD panel Framing legal standards and benchmarks for coaching institutes, limiting ‘no-detention’ till Class V, grading schools and introducing a new curriculum framework to replace the 2005 National Curriculum Framework (NCF) are among important recommendations made by the human resource development ministry’s panel to evolve a national education policy. CBSE X boards: Huge drop in Delhi's pass percentage Delhi has the dubious distinction of being a bottom ranker in the zonewise ranking of pass percentage in CBSE Class X board exams. The region's success percent of 91.76%, significantly lower than last year's 96%, is higher only than Guwahati's at 83.79%. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Two gambling dens raided in Mira Road AIB's Lata-Sachin video: All parties want to roast Tanmay Bhat Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) All major political parties in Maharashtra are baying for the blood of comedy group All India Bakchod (AIB) co-founder-creator Tanmay Bhat for his recent video belittling two national icons -- singer Lata Mangeshkar and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar -- here on Monday. Shiv Sena slams AIB Tanmay Bhat's 'derogatory' video The Shiv Sena on Monday dubbed stand-up comic Tanmay Bhat's video on Facebook titled 'Sachin vs Lata Civil War' as a 'desperate publicity stunt' and said it is a clear violation of freedom of speech. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Udta Punjab's story is told through music: Amit Trivedi New Delhi, May 30 () Music composer Amit Trivedi says the dark and trippy music of upcoming film "Udta Punjab" is the character extension of its lead Shahid Kapoor, who plays a drug-addict rapper in the thriller. Government notifies panel for Delhi Metro fare revision The Centre has notified a panel, headed by a former Delhi High Court judge ML Mehta, for revision of fares for Delhi Metro which will submit its report within three months. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has demanded that fares be hiked in view of increase in electricity tariff. PM asks railways to speed up redevelopment of stations New Delhi, May 30 () Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked the railways to speed up redevelopment of stations and substantially raise its "level of ambition" in this regard as he reviewed the performance of the sector at a meeting here. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IPL: Kohli hails Hyderabad's 'strong' bowling attack Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) After going down to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a visibly dejected Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli credited Hyderabad's famed bowling unit for their maiden title. VVS Laxman lauds `match-winner` Warner post Sunrisers' maiden IPL crown Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach VVS Laxman has showered praise on skipper David Warner, after he led his side to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title by beating the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore here at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium last evening. `Gutted` Kohli takes blame for Royal Challengers' IPL defeat Taking the blame for the defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli has said that his and AB de Villiers' dismissal was a `big blow` for the side. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		From mockery to moshing; this metal band from Warangal has seen it all From mockery to moshing; this metal band from Warangal has seen it all A night of musical fusion A night of musical fusion 'Federal front is tried, tested and failed front': Venkaiah Hyderabad, May 30 () The federal front being mooted as an alternative to ruling NDA by JDU president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is a "tried, tested and failed" front, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has said. "First of all, we are seeing what is happening in Bihar. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 0830 HRS IST: Chennai, May 30 () Rainfall occurred at most places over Lakshadweep, at many places over Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, at a few places over South interior Karnataka, at one or two places over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Dry weather prevailed over North interior Karnataka. K R Ramasamy declared Congress Legislature Party leader in TN CSIR launches Ayurveda based anti diabetic drug for Rs 5 per tablet More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amul MD gets extortion call from Ravi Pujari gang Ahmedabad, May 30 () Anand-based dairy major Amul's Managing Director allegedly received an extortion call from a person claiming to be a member of fugitive Ravi Pujari's gang, following which a probe was initiated by the Ahmedabad crime branch, police said today. BJP yatra in Surat pelted with eggs, party MP hit on head Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) The BJP's 'Gaurav Vikas Yatra' was on Thursday pelted with eggs in Patidar-dominated Varachha area in Surat. 15 years on, Bhuj still experiences aftershocks of nature's wrath More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Kisan meet: BJP workers hold jan jagran The workers of Kashi prant of Bharatiya Janata Party are working for the success of May 31 'Kisan Mahasammelan', to be addressed by party national president Amit Shah is a success. NCR officers go footplating on trains For the first time in the history of Railways, officers of North Central Railway (NCR) sat along with the drivers in about 120 trains and monitored their efficiency (technically called foot plating). Unclaimed object triggers panic at Rambagh railway station A red colour object found at Rambagh railway station on Sunday triggered panic among passengers.An alert was sounded and passengers were not allowed in the vicinity of the area. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Three BJD leaders file nominations in Odisha Bhubaneswar, May 30 () Three senior BJD leaders – Prasanna Acharya, Bishnu Das and N Bhaskar Rao - today filed their nomination papers for the June 11 Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha. Balasore man, missing for 30 years, claims he's in Pak jail Gauranga Padhee, a man from Jadida village under Soro block of Balasore district, is reportedly incarcerated in a Pakistan jail, a letter, purportedly sent by him to his family on Saturday said. Kick the butt and kiss life at Raahgiri, smokers told Braving an early morning drizzle, thousands of people thronged the Raahgiri venue at Janpath here on Sunday for a glimpse of events around World No Tobacco Day, observed globally on May 31. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Vivek Tankha files nomination for RS poll from MP Bhopal, May 30 () Senior lawyer Vivek Tankha, who fought the Vyapam case in Madhya Pradesh High Court and Supreme Court on behalf of Congress leaders, today filed his nomination papers here for the Rajya Sabha poll. Monsoon: Good rains to wipe out delayed arrival worries Southwest monsoon will make a delayed landfall in Madhya Pradesh this year, but the good news point to an above average rain in four months of monsoon from June 1 to September 30, a positive for conventional crops. Exploitation turns Chambal into a rivulet Home to endangered species of gharial (Gavialis gangeticu) and dolphins, the shrinking river has forced them to survive in deep pools in the downstream of the river. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Tainted CBI inspector, associate sent to judicial custody HC puts on hold Haryana's Jat job quota, Khattar to get stay vacated Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday put on hold Haryana government's recent notification according 10 percent quota in jobs for Jats and five other communities. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said his government will "make all possible efforts to get the stay vacated". Strengthening the doc-patient bond at PGI More Chandigarh News»

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