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		Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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		India
		Tejashwi will be Bihar CM after Holi: RJD MLA Punjab turning Ayushman centres into Aam Aadmi Clinics: Centre High court bins PIL seeking disqualification of Dhankhar & Rijiju More India News»

		Science
		Study: Spinal cord stimulation improves arm, hand movement after stroke Scientists unlock secrets of Earth's wickedly hot innermost realm Scientists make breakthrough for 'next generation' cancer treatment Scientists at the University of East Anglia are a step closer to creating a new generation of light-activated cancer treatments. The procedure, which sounds futuristic, would function by turning on embedded LED lights adjacent to a tumour, which would then activate biotherapeutic chemicals. More Science News»

		Technology
		Blizzard announces dates for Diablo IV's open beta kickoff: Dates, availability and more As per Blizzard, gamers who participate in the Diablo IV open beta will be able to “intimately explore” the early stages of the game. During the open beta sessions, players will be able to test the prologue of Diablo IV and the entire Act 1 which is set in the Fractured Peaks. Apple Store app's latest update adds new features for iPhone users: What is it Apple Store app comes pre-installed on the iPhone and can also be downloaded from the App Store. The app also shows users the accessories that are compatible with the Apple products that they own. With this app, users can also sign up for a hands-on session at a physical Apple Store. The Apple Store app can even be used to upgrade to a new iPhone. The latest version Xiaomi 13 Lite with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 surfaces online: Here's what we know Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series in the global market. The Xiaomi 13 series is set to launch on February 26 at MWC 2023. Last year, Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship series in China, including Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. Now, one more member of the Xiaomi 13 series – the Xiaomi 13 Lite – has surfaced online, tipping the design and specifications of the upcoming smartphone. More Technology News»

		Business
		Sebi proposes more power to shareholders Market regulator Sebi has proposed changes to governance norms for listed entities that give more rights to shareholders, while increasing corporate disclosures on agreements binding them, a consultation paper showed on Tuesday. Economic growth likely at 4.6% in December quarter: SBI economists The State Bank of India economists have projected a GDP growth of 4.6% for the December quarter, citing that as many as 30 high frequency indicators are not as robust as they were in the previous quarters. However, the projection is higher than the Reserve Bank of India's forecast of 4.4% for the third quarter of this fiscal. Foreign travellers from G20 nations can now pay via UPI in India: RBI Travellers coming to India can now use United Payments Interface (UPI) for making payments in the country from today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in an official release on Tuesday. At present, the facility has been allowed for passengers coming to India from G20 nations. However, it will only be available at select airports - New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. More Business News»

		Sports
		Jasprit Bumrah yet to get clearance from NCA: Report The suspense over Jasprit Bumrah's return to competitive cricket seems to have ended now with the Indian speedster likely to make a comeback in the IPL beginning March 31. Venkatesh Prasad, Aakash Chopra in bitter Twitter war Venkatesh Prasad's staunch criticism of out-of-form KL Rahul turned into a bitter war between the former pacer and former opener Aakash Chopra. Pujara on the verge of joining Tendulkar, VVS and Dravid in elite club Cheteshwar Pujara sealed the deal for India in style, chipping spinner Todd Murphy over deep mid-wicket for a boundary to help India retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Pujara, who was playing his 100th Test match, helped India beat Australia by 6 wickets in the Delhi Test and take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series. More Sports News»

		Education
		UP Board Exam 2023: Over 1.7 lakh students skip class 10 Maths exam Amid stringent anti-copying measures initiated by the UP Secondary Education Board in the ongoing high school and intermediate board examinations, over 1.7 lakh high school students skipped the mathematics papers on Tuesday. Besides, the number of absentees in the second shift, including those for class 12 commerce and home science and class 10 computers, was over 25,000. GATE 2023 Answer Key released on gate.iitk.ac.in, direct link here The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has published the provisional answer key for GATE Examination-2023 on the official website at gate.iitk.ac.in. Candidates can check and raise objection(s) against the answer key, if any from February 22 to 25, 2023. The final answer key and result will be released after examining the challenges raised by the candidates. Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2023: Application process begins for 1478 vacancies, apply here Jharkhand Home Defense Corps, Dhanbad has invited applications for the recruitment of Home Guard both rural and urban. The last date to submit the online application form for recruitment will end on March 17, 2023. Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria and direct link to apply for the vacancy here. More Education News»

		Environment
		Drinking water top issue at world's wettest spots In peak monsoon, it can rain more than 1,000mm in a day in Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, as it did on June 17 last year to set a new 24-hour record of 1003.6mm. Ask Larisa Myrthong to explain the conundrum of unrelenting rain and unreasonable water shortage and she has a response as dry as the water tap she points to. Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquarium An Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are genetically valuable as zoos and aquariums around the world work to ensure the species' survival through breeding programs and conservation efforts. 27 feedback loops, or global warming accelerators, add urgency to respond to climate crisis: Study Scientists have identified 27 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops, including some that the researchers said may not be fully accounted for in climate models. Scientists said that the findings added urgency to the need to respond to the climate crisis. In climate science, amplifying feedback loops are situations where a climate-caused alteration can trigger a process that causes even more warming, which in turn intensifies the alteration. More Environment News»

		World
		Nato 'stronger than it's ever been': Joe Biden "A year later, I would argue that Nato is stronger than it's ever been," Biden said in Warsaw. "I can proudly say that our support for Ukraine is unwavering," he said during the bilateral talks shown in part on Polish state television. Bankrupt Sri Lanka set to postpone local elections Bankrupt Sri Lanka is set to postpone local elections due next month, according to a top official, prompting opposition protests on Tuesday that forced parliament to be adjourned. The March 9 vote was meant to be a key test of support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took office in July after months of protests over a dire economic crisis. Ukraine war: Putin rails against West in state-of-the-nation address Russian President Vladimir Putin railed against the West in his long-delayed state-of-the-nation address on Tuesday, a speech expected to set the tone for the year ahead and shed light on how the Kremlin sees its bogged-down war in Ukraine. Putin has frequently justified his invasion of Ukraine by accusing Western countries of threatening Russia. More World News»

		Environment
		Drinking water top issue at world's wettest spots In peak monsoon, it can rain more than 1,000mm in a day in Mawsynram and Cherrapunji, as it did on June 17 last year to set a new 24-hour record of 1003.6mm. Ask Larisa Myrthong to explain the conundrum of unrelenting rain and unreasonable water shortage and she has a response as dry as the water tap she points to. Endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Arizona aquarium An Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are genetically valuable as zoos and aquariums around the world work to ensure the species' survival through breeding programs and conservation efforts. 27 feedback loops, or global warming accelerators, add urgency to respond to climate crisis: Study Scientists have identified 27 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops, including some that the researchers said may not be fully accounted for in climate models. Scientists said that the findings added urgency to the need to respond to the climate crisis. In climate science, amplifying feedback loops are situations where a climate-caused alteration can trigger a process that causes even more warming, which in turn intensifies the alteration. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		YSR Telangana Party chief YS Sharmila files complaint against BRS leaders YSR Telangana Party chief YS Sharmila filed a complaint with the Telangana State Commission for Women on Tuesday, accusing BRS leaders of making inappropriate remarks against her. Revanth Reddy promises Rs 5 lakh aid for poor in Telangana to build houses Telangana BRS obstructing BJP street meets: Bandi Sanjay Kuma BJP state chief Bandi Sanjay on Tuesday alleged that the BRS government was trying to obstruct party's street corner meetings due to good response from the public. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Officials discuss ways to make city roads safer UT estate office sends property details to MC UT signboard defaced as 'Pbi at bottom' More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat HC lifts stay on defamation case against Rahul Gandhi in Surat The Gujarat high court has lifted the stay it granted last year on a defamation case pending against Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi in a Surat court. Respite: Ahmedabad's maximum temperature drops to 34.5 degree Celsius Two days after the hottest February day in 33 years at 38.2 degrees celsius, the maximum temperature has steadily decreased over the past two days. On Tuesday, the mercury reached a high of 34.5 degrees, a drop of over three degrees in two days. Morbi tragedy: Oreva moots Rs 3.5 lakh compensation, Gujarat HC asks for more The Oreva Group on Tuesday proposed paying Rs 3.5 lakh as ad hoc death compensation and Rs 1 lakh to each of those injured in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		IT sector on track to meet $1 trillion goal in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is creating around six lakh sq ft of physical infrastructure for technology companies, 60% of which will be in tier 2/3 cities, IT minister Mano Thangaraj said on Tuesday. Ideological influence of West hit our growth: Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi India was supposed to rebuild the nation after Independence, but the country lost track and its policies were heavily skewed owing to the influence of western ideas and ideologies, said Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi on Tuesday. Why Nilgiris slopes are losing so much soil Around 40 tonnes of soil per hectare is washed away every year in slope areas of the Nilgiris if conservation measures are not applied, says a report from the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute (CSWCRTI) in Ooty. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Rs 50 lakh central grant for 22 Karnataka patients with rare diseases The Centre has released funds up to Rs 50 lakh for the treatment of each of the 22 patients from Karnataka with rare diseases, under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD). Karnataka: Projects borrowings to hit Rs 7.3 lakh crore in 3 years Karnataka, whose overall liabilities grew by over Rs 3.6 lakh crore in five years to touch Rs 5.6 lakh crore as per the latest budget, is estimated to borrow another Rs 1.7 lakh crore in three years at the current rate. The 30% jump will take the state's total borrowings to a staggering Rs 7.3 lakh crore by 2026-27. Pompe patient in coma for 5 years, but hope sustains parents' resolve Nidhi Shirol, 22, India's first patient to be diagnosed with Pompe, a rare disease, has been in a coma for 5.5 years now. "She opens her eyes, but doctors say she can't even see," says Prasanna Shirol, her father. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Rs 50 lakh central grant for 22 Karnataka patients with rare diseases The Centre has released funds up to Rs 50 lakh for the treatment of each of the 22 patients from Karnataka with rare diseases, under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD). Karnataka: Projects borrowings to hit Rs 7.3 lakh crore in 3 years Karnataka, whose overall liabilities grew by over Rs 3.6 lakh crore in five years to touch Rs 5.6 lakh crore as per the latest budget, is estimated to borrow another Rs 1.7 lakh crore in three years at the current rate. The 30% jump will take the state's total borrowings to a staggering Rs 7.3 lakh crore by 2026-27. Pompe patient in coma for 5 years, but hope sustains parents' resolve Nidhi Shirol, 22, India's first patient to be diagnosed with Pompe, a rare disease, has been in a coma for 5.5 years now. "She opens her eyes, but doctors say she can't even see," says Prasanna Shirol, her father. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena national executive gives Eknath Shinde all power to make decisions Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde, at a meeting of its national executive held here on Tuesday, decided that all decision-making powers would be vested with Shinde, who is the party’s chief leader. A disciplinary committee has been formed to tackle cases of anti-party activities and to ensure party members and workers follow a code of conduct. However, no decision was taken on appointing a new president of the party, a post held by Uddhav Thackeray till January this year, when his term ended. Fire breaks out in slums of Mumbai's Kamla Nagar Ten fire tenders have reached the spot and are carrying out the rescue operation, said officials. SC says it will hear bail plea of Eknath Khadse kin after 2 weeks The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea for interim bail on medical grounds filed by former minister Eknath Khadse's son-in-law Girish Chaudhary (50), accused in a money laundering case connected to a Pune land deal. He is incarcerated in Arthur Road Jail. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Brain-dead teenager's split liver saves lives of child, 54-year-old in Delhi Doctors at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital split the cadaver liver of a 14-year-old brain-dead patient and successfully transplanted one lobe each to two persons - a nine-year-old boy in critical condition and a 54-year-old man - giving them a fresh lease of life. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia writes to VC: No full governing bodies in 28 Delhi University colleges Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has written to the vice-chancellor of Delhi University (DU), Yogesh Singh, over the delay in the formation of governing bodies (GB) in 28 colleges funded by Delhi government. Sisodia has also said that till the formation of GBs, no interview for filling any faculty position should be held. Air quality improves to 'poor'in Delhi, but may deteriorate again City's air quality, which remained in 'very poor' category for the last four days, improved to 'poor' category on Tuesday. However, it is likely to deteriorate again to 'very poor' on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Brain-dead teenager's split liver saves lives of child, 54-year-old in Delhi Doctors at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital split the cadaver liver of a 14-year-old brain-dead patient and successfully transplanted one lobe each to two persons - a nine-year-old boy in critical condition and a 54-year-old man - giving them a fresh lease of life. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia writes to VC: No full governing bodies in 28 Delhi University colleges Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has written to the vice-chancellor of Delhi University (DU), Yogesh Singh, over the delay in the formation of governing bodies (GB) in 28 colleges funded by Delhi government. Sisodia has also said that till the formation of GBs, no interview for filling any faculty position should be held. Air quality improves to 'poor'in Delhi, but may deteriorate again City's air quality, which remained in 'very poor' category for the last four days, improved to 'poor' category on Tuesday. However, it is likely to deteriorate again to 'very poor' on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Brain-dead teenager's split liver saves lives of child, 54-year-old in Delhi Doctors at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital split the cadaver liver of a 14-year-old brain-dead patient and successfully transplanted one lobe each to two persons - a nine-year-old boy in critical condition and a 54-year-old man - giving them a fresh lease of life. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia writes to VC: No full governing bodies in 28 Delhi University colleges Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has written to the vice-chancellor of Delhi University (DU), Yogesh Singh, over the delay in the formation of governing bodies (GB) in 28 colleges funded by Delhi government. Sisodia has also said that till the formation of GBs, no interview for filling any faculty position should be held. Air quality improves to 'poor'in Delhi, but may deteriorate again City's air quality, which remained in 'very poor' category for the last four days, improved to 'poor' category on Tuesday. However, it is likely to deteriorate again to 'very poor' on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Seers urge govt to take steps to end child beggary Allahabad HC transfers sedition case against 3 J&K students to Saharanpur The Allahabad high court has transferred the trial against three Jammu and Kashmir students, who were accused of raising pro-Pakistan slogans following Pakistan’s victory in a T20 Cricket World Cup match against India in 2021, from the court of CJM, Agra to the court of CJM, Saharanpur. 4 arrested for smoking hookah in Sangam city More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		SBI football tourney: Kerala clinch title with 5-0 win over Bhopal MPHC sets aside order issuing arrest warrant in POCSO case State's urban local body roads to be maintained under Kayakalp Abhiyan More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		ESIC hospital to be set up in Balasore The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on Monday approved proposals for setting up of a 100-bed hospital at Balasore considering the increase in the number of workers in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts, said Union minister for labour and employment Bhupender Yadav in Chandigarh on Monday. Debrigarh awaits tiger reserve status after big cat struts in Two months after a Royal Bengal Tiger walked into Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary which after 2018 did not have a big cat, all eyes are on the state government as to how soon it notifies the sanctuary as a tiger reserve after the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the proposal early this month. 914 assistant professors, lecturers join colleges in Odisha Altogether 914 assistant professors and lecturers joined various colleges on Monday. While 321 of them joined the teacher training colleges, 126 joined government colleges and 467 aided colleges. More Bhubaneswar News»

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