[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold, silver climb on global cues, seasonal buying

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, April 16, 2016
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		Business
		Gold, silver climb on global cues, seasonal buying Gold prices surged by Rs 180 to Rs 29,430 per ten grams at the bullion market, tracking a firm global trend and pick up in buying by jewellers and retailers amid wedding season demand. Silver also edged up by Rs 50 to Rs 38,700 per kg on higher demand from industrial units and coin makers. Next IMF chief should be from emerging economy: India India has told the International Monetary Fund that its next managing director should be from an emerging economy and not from Europe, which traditionally has been the case. Last month, the IMF confirmed Christine Lagarde of France for her second five-year term beginning July 5. Sensex rebounds on monsoon optimism, recaptures 25k-mark More Business News»

		Environment
		Tiger countries agree to preserve big-cat habitats Conservation groups announced that the world's tiger count has gone up to 3,890. An actual increase in wild tiger populations would also be hard to reconcile with the fact that their habitat is shrinking so fast. In the last 5 years, tigers lost a full 40% of their remaining natural habitat. Centre promises tough action to check rhino killing Terming the recently killing of rhinos in Kaziranga national park as a "serious" issue, the Centre on Friday said that it will take stringent action against poachers and also ask the state government to immediately recruit people in the Rhino task force to curb the menace. 'Fugitive' S Africa lion gets new home after two escapes A South African lion called "Sylvester" that twice broke out of his reserve - probably to escape threatening older males - will be sent to bond with two lionesses and learn how to become a dominant male. Earlier, wildlife officials had warned he may pose a danger to humans and mooted to put it down. More Environment News»

		World
		Pope makes provocative trip to Greece amid deportations Pope Francis made a visit to Greece to meet refugees as the European Union implements a controversial plan to deport them. March 18 deal stipulates that anyone arriving clandestinely on Greek islands on or after March 20 will be returned to Turkey unless they successfully apply for asylum in Greece. UNSC strongly condemns N Korea missile test UN Rights chief snubs Trump's 'bigotry' The UN rights chief took a swipe at US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of exploiting fear and resorting to bigotry in campaigning that he warned was a "road to violence." More World News»

		Science
		Electrical brain stimulation enhances creativity: Study Use of tDCS targeting frontopolar cortex in two creativity tasks allowed the test subjects to form more creative analogical connections between sets of words, and to generate more creative associations between words. Research finds Zika 'significantly changed' since 1947 Miami, April 15, 2016 (AFP) -The mosquito-borne Zika virus has significantly evolved since it was first discovered in 1947, and researchers said Friday these genetic changes could shed light on why it has the power to cause birth defects. How deep-sea creatures survived dinosaur-killing asteroid Scientists have solved the mystery behind how deep sea creatures managed to survive the catastrophic asteroid strike that wiped out dinosaurs 65 million years ago. UK researchers provided strong evidence suggesting that some forms of algae were actually living in the aftermath of the impact. More Science News»

		Technology
		What happens on the internet in 60 seconds Here's what 60 seconds mean on the most important elements of internet -- Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, YouTube, Tinder, Snpachat, YouTube and more .... What new iPad Pro 9.7 reveals about iPhone 7 Apple's latest iPad, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, has been receiving rave reviews for its display. After recent tests, display specialist website DisplayMate has termed the display on iPad Pro 9.7 as "Truly impressive top performing display and a major upgrade to the display on the iPad Air 2. Apple may cut iPhone SE production: Report Apple Inc will continue its reduced production of iPhones in the quarter ending June in light of sluggish sales, the Nikkei business daily reported, citing parts suppliers notified of the plan. More Technology News»

		Education
		SB and SMU to collaborate in areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and research Delhi govt starts complaint centre for grievances against private schools JNU to revise sexual harassment policy yet again Barely a few months after JNU notified an amended sexual harassment policy, it has decided to review the revised rules. The administration's decision to do so has not gone down well with a section of teachers and students, while the university is keeping mum over the reason behind the move. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Commuter died after rickshaw driver assaulted for paying Rs 2 less in Borivli Tackling climate change and slavery: Two global leaders debate risk, ethics, and leadership in wicked problems Transparency and accountability have become the watchwords for citizens and regulators rocked by the revelations revealed in The Panama Papers. Leaders worldwide, whether acting as individuals or on behalf of an organisation, have a duty to shareholders, communities, society and the environment to operate responsibly, and be open about their activities, successes and failures. 58% of youngsters in Mumbai have thought of suicide: Survey Poor self image, study- and work-related stress, and family and peer pressure are wrecking havoc with the minds of youngsters in metro cities. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Green Park Metro serial dog killer held Green Park Metro serial dog killer held Fire breaks out in Dwarka sector 3 More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Complaint lodged against chief minister Siddaramaiah in the Matrix scandal Upendra and Priyanka flag off new ride at Wonderla Bengaluru Recoil, touted as India's first ever Reverse Looping Roller Coaster, is a new attraction to the amusement park After molestation on bus, woman starts safety drive An online petition started by a Bengaluru woman who was allegedly sexually harassed in a bus is gaining traction, with citizens demanding more security for women in private buses. In four days, the petition on change.org has garnered 42,000 supporters. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Union minister of state Sujana Chowdary's son caught for rash driving Union minister YS Chowdary's son booked in Hyderabad for rash driving During a special road safety drive conducted on Friday night by traffic cops, Union minister YS Chowdary's son Karthik was found driving allegedly in a "rash" manner, police said. The cops have seized his Porsche car. Now, high temperatures batter city roads! Top layer of the road at James Street, Begumpet main road, and roads at Neredmet, Malkajgiri, and Tobacco Bazaar have already withered away. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Vanishing vultures make comeback in Tamil Nadu Vultures are ugly, ominous and evillooking creatures. Rupa Singh: First Indian woman jockey crosses social barriers to carve a niche for herself First Indian Woman Jockey Crosses Social Barriers To Carve A Niche For Herself She makes a difference with her grit At 13, she lost both her hands in a bomb blast. But being bedridden for two years and undergoing multiple surgeries didn't break Malvika Iyer's spirit. The young girl enrolled herself in a private coaching centre just three months before her Class 10 exams, got herself a scribe and topped the state, scoring 97%. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat HC issues notice to govt, SU over Jamnagar B.Ed College's status Gujarat High court has issued notice to the state government, National Council for Technical Education (NCTE), Saurashtra University and a Jamnagar-based Divyajyot Education Trust over a PIL demanding closure of a B.Ed college that is run without adequate infrastructure. Consumer is not always king As the flurry of com plaints before consumer courts is ever increasing, scores of such com plaints do not make any point and instead prove the aggrieved parties as laughing stock. In some cases, the person who provides service also come before the court as consumer and they are reminded of their status by the court. Many milk producers unsuccessfully sued dairies and the court had to remind them that the dairies were the consumers in their cases. Geetha Johri in race for Guj police top job Anti-corruption bureau director PP Pandey , on bail in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, has been given the additional charge as Gujarat's top cop after DGP PC Thakur was on Friday transferred to Delhi. Apart from Pandey, Geetha Johri, cleared last year in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, is also said to be a front-runner for the Gujarat police chief 's post. Johri is Gujarat's first woman IPS officer. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Need to spread Ambedkar ideas among youth' Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar's mission was to make India strong and self-reliant . Rly employees to declare assets To maintain transparency and check corruption, railway officers and employees have been directed to declare their assets and liabilities. Jal Mitras: UP's water crusaders At a time when several districts of the state are battling the depleting underground water level crisis, an organization of the city has come out with a novel idea of conserving water, not only within the limits of Allahabad and its neighbouring districts, but also in several districts of eastern UP and the region adjacent to Bundelkhand. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Tainted minister raises question on Naveen's morality, says Pyarimohan Actor Babusan escapes unhurt Ollywood actor Babusan escaped unhurt when a truck hit the SUV in which he was travelling near Khandagiri Square on Friday.Police said the accident took place while the driver of the SUV was trying to overtake the truck. State steel directorate to function soon The state would have a special steel directorate under the steel and mines department within a month to address the problems faced by the steel industries. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		On cards: RGPV's Tech Innovation Challenge '16 Aimed at identifying and promoting spirit of innovation among students (242) Short-circuit triggers fire at BHEL staffer's home A fire broke out in the house of a BHEL employee on Friday morning. Initial reports suggested a burglar entered the locked house and set it on fire before escaping. 35-yr-old woman dies in accident on outskirts A 35-year-old woman died while her husband and two kids sustained injuries in a road accident on the city outskirts on Friday morning.A case has been registered at Berasia police station. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Martyred Major Amit chose Army over cushy options Armed with a commerce degree from Delhi University at the age of 21, Amit Deswal had many options - to study chartered accountancy or to join Delhi police and lead a comparatively comfortable life. SAD-L, Cong to merge ahead of Punjab poll Shiromani Akali Dal-Longowal (SAD-L) would merge with the Congress ahead of the 2017 polls in Punjab. In Punjab, names change only on paper While rechristening Gurgaon as Gurugram triggered a debate and even satire in Haryana, in neighbouring Punjab the change of name of towns by the state governments has never really been accepted by public in general, though such decisions never faced any opposition. More Chandigarh News»

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