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		Monday, June 20, 2016
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		Business
		Rupee plummets 61 paise versus US dollar Gold futures slide on weak global cues Gold prices fell Rs 168 to Rs 30,434 per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday as participants cut their bets amid a weak global trend. Rajan exit: Sense of unease lurked below the surface The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government may not have gone public with their differences in recent months, but there were several issues which divided them and finally resulted in Raghuram Rajan’s decision to rule himself out for a second term. More Business News»

		Environment
		Pizza shops, steakhouses 'damaging' urban environment Pizza shops and steakhouses that use charcoal or wood burners can produce significant emissions and damage the environment in major cities, according to a new study in Brazil. It has found an emerging risk caused by wood burning stoves to the environment. Man mauled to death by tiger in Kanha Tiger Reserve A 70-year-old tribal man was mauled to death by a tiger in the buffer zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve. A park official said efforts are being made to drive away the big cat to the core area of the reserve with the help of elephants. The deceased's family has been given Rs 10,000 as immediate relief. 95% of glaciers in Tibetan plateau have receded Due to degradation of their fragile eco-systems and impact of climate change, the deserts are undergoing a slow transformation which is having far reaching impact on flora, fauna and humans. This issue was discussed at a conference held at the Wildlife Institute of India to commemorate World Day to Combat Desertification on Friday. More Environment News»

		World
		Global migrant tide swells to record 65 million: UN The number of refugees and others fleeing their homes worldwide has hit a new record, spiking to 65.3 million people by the end of 2015, the United Nations said on World Refugee Day, underscoring twin pressures fuelling an unprecedented global displacement crisis.. Bomb kills at least 8 in northeast Afghanistan At least eight people were killed and 18 injured on Monday morning when a motorcycle bomb exploded in a crowded market in Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast yet. Suicide attack kills 3 at Christian memorial in Syria Three people were killed in northeast Syria when a suicide bomber attacked a Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II-led event commemorating the massacre of Christians by the Ottoman army in the 'Sayfo' massacre. More World News»

		Science
		Massive giant planets found in star cluster Scientists have discovered unexpectedly high number of giant exoplanets in a cluster of stars called Messier 67 that is about the same age as the Sun -- indicating that our solar system might have arisen in a similarly dense environment. Asteroid that killed dinosaurs almost wiped out mammal species The same asteroid that killed the dinosaurs in the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago also wiped out over 90 per cent of mammal species, a significantly bigger number than previously believed, new research has found. 'Guided chemotherapy missiles' to target cancer cells Jennifer Cochran has built on the antibody approach using an engineered protein rather than an antibody to direct the drug to the tumour. The specialised protein is also smaller than the antibody and might be able to reach dense tumours with little blood supply. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple stores get green signal in India Decks have cleared for the setting up of Apple retail stores in India with the government announcing sweeping reforms to rules on foreign direct investment.​ 6 features Apple's iOS 10 takes from Android Apple recently unveiled the next version of its iOS -- iOS 10. The operating system powers company's iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. World's first 1,000-processor microchip: 7 things to know The chip has a maximum computation rate of 1.78 trillion instructions per second and contains 621 million transistors. More Technology News»

		Education
		New education policy draft clashes with RTE A number of reccomendations of the draft National Education Policy, 2016 contradict with the provisions of the Right to Education Act. While the RTE Act said that neighbourhood schools should be located within one kilometre, the new policy emphasizes on consolidating smaller schools. DU admission: Application deadline extended till June 22 Delhi University's application process for undergraduate admissions, which was to conclude on Sunday, has been extended till June 22. This is the first time that the university has introduced a completely online admission procedure for undergraduate admissions. Will not allow mid-session fee hike by private schools, says Smriti Irani Private schools will not be allowed to hike fees in the middle of a session and any increase at the start of the academic year would also need to be consulted with parent-teacher associations, Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani said on Sunday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Economic reforms, value buying lift equity markets (Fourth Lead) Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Announcements on further economic reforms, along with value buying and higher global markets, lifted key domestic equity indices on Monday. Ashutosh teamed up with archaeologists for 'Mohenjo Daro' Mumbai, Jun 20 () In order to create the perfect world of Mohenjo Daro, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker got in touch with several archaeologists who helped him in his research for the movie. 'M Cream' director: Similarity with 'Udta Punjab' ends at drug use 'M Cream' director Agneya Singh says that like the recently released Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab', even his movie is based on drugs, but the comparison ends there. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Activate stalled engines to sustain 7.6% growth: WB to India New Delhi, Jun 20 () India needs to activate "stalled engines", including private investment and rural demand, to sustain 7.6 per cent growth rate in the coming years, World Bank said today. CP, other venues all set to host International Yoga Day New Delhi, Jun 20 () Connaught Place and six other venues in Delhi are all set to host thousands of people on the occasion of International Yoga Day tomorrow. The biggest turnout is likely to be at Connaught Place with 10,000 set to attend the event. Some Muslim families have moved out of Kairana: Balyan New Delhi, Jun 20 () Some Muslim families besides those of Hindus have moved out of Kairana area in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district due to law and order problem, Union minister Sanjeev Balyan claimed today. "First of all, I have not visited Kairana. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Marathoner lacks sight, but makes up for it with vision Age no bar for senior citizens to tie the knot Bengaluru, June 20 (IANS) Age is no bar for senior citizens to marry for the first time or re-marry to have company for the rest of their life, especially in old age, as evident from the good response to a matrimonial meet held here on Sunday for elders. Discontent over reshuffle simmers, Ambareesh resigns as MLA   Bengaluru, June 20 () As discontent simmered over the reshuffle of his ministry by Chief Minister Sidddaramaiah, cine-actor turned politician Ambareesh today resigned as Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Can't have uniform civil code in India, says Owaisi Hyderabad, Jun 20 () AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi today said one cannot have a uniform civil code in a pluralistic and diverse country like India. Model-turned-smuggler's bank locker nets cops Rs 2.5 cr in assets Two killed, six injured in collision The deceased Guravayya (57), Khaja Peer (34) and four other injured persons were on their way to Kanagapalli in a share auto after completing work in the nearby town. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa asks DMK to clarify stand on Katchatheevu Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday asked DMK leader M.K. Stalin to clarify his party's stand with regard to ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. It is Rajan's policies that I've opposed in last two years, says RSS idealogue Gurumurthy With speculations that RSS idealogue S Gurumurthy might have had a role to play in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan's exit, the Chennai-based writer and columnist responded with a flat denial. "I am nobody within the system. I am neither a public servant nor an elected representative. How will my views influence the ministry or Rajan himself," Gurumurthy said, adding that personally he had nothing "against the man." Did Swadeshi clan fell 'black & white' thinking Rajan? More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		2008 serial blast accused nabbed from Karnataka Ahmedabad, Jun 20 () The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested an alleged SIMI operative, who was wanted in the 2008 serial bomb blasts in the city, from Belgam in Karnataka. Absconding serial blast accused nabbed by Gujarat ATS from Karnataka ATS sources said Rangrej, who is native of Karnataka, was allegedly in touch with SIMI terror suspects before the blast and privy to the planning of serial blasts which were to be executed across the country by terrorists of Indian Mujahideen. 100% benefit, but only 60 % response Call it lack of promotion among its staff, employees' ignorance or want of time, a group insurance policy for police personnel has elicited a lukewarm response despite its low premium. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Keshav chalisa' for UP BJP chief Maurya RSS-run schools see rise in number of Muslim students Call it quality, or an urge to get good education from wherever it comes, there has been a sharp rise in the number of Muslim students in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-run schools in UP. Maurya supporters coin 'Keshav Chalisa', circulate them on social messaging apps More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Outfit: Tribal killed in fake encounter City-based Visthapan Virodhi Jan Vikas Andolan, an outfit fighting for tribal rights, came down heavily on the state government over death of Manda Katraka, a Dongria tribal of Niyamgiri hills in alleged police firing. Health check-up scam: Crime Branch in fresh row The duped industrial houses alleged the EOW deliberately did not arrest Gouda, who recently managed to secure interim protection from the Orissa High Court. Sensing trouble, actors keep away from Oscar Group A number of jittery Ollywood actors, including some affiliated to ruling BJD, on Sunday sought to distance themselves from chit fund scam relating to Oscar Group owned by film producer Prabhas Rout. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Monsoon here but northern MP boils Weatherman said that with onset of monsoon, skies would also open over Shahdol division, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mandla, Seoni and Balaghat. Tribals join in tiger conservation in Kanha national park Members of the Baiga tribe, a semi-nomadic tribe of central India that is reliant on the forest, had been living in 28 villages within the Kanha National Park until 1968, after which they were relocated. Rs 87K electricity bill jolts 'powerless' MP farmer A farmer got the shock of his life after he was handed over an electricity bill of Rs 87,225 between 2004 and 2009. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		International Yoga Day: Muslims from Chandigarh practice amid fasts Ahead of International Yoga Day, over 50 Muslim men and women from the city’s periphery are practicing Yoga, along with keeping Roza, as the month of Ramzan is going on. The Muslim community gathered at CL DAV School in Sector 7 to rehearse for the International Yoga day to be celebrated on June 21, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in the city. Chandigarh policeman commits suicide A 55-year old head constable (HC) with Chandigarh police committed suicide by jumping before a moving train at railway track near Manimajra on Monday. Chandigarh's Capitol Complex warms up International Yoga Day Chandigarh, June 20 (IANS) The Capitol Complex, one of the acclaimed creations of French architect Le Corbusier, here has been spruced up for global attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead thousands of participants here in the International Yoga Day event on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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