News Digest: Uddhav says governor decision on trust vote must be scrapped, SC differs

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		Friday, February 24, 2023
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		India
		Uddhav says governor decision on trust vote must be scrapped, SC differs Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday told the Supreme Court that governor B S Koshiyari’s decisions to force the MVA government face a trust vote and then appoint rebel MLAs’ leader Eknath Shinde as CM were liable to be struck down as the governor had no constitutional power or discretion to protect rebel MLAs from disqualification under anti-defection law for defying Shiv Sena party whip in June last year. Punjab radical preacher's flock storms thana, clashes with cops Shah: Cong pursues dynasty politics, BJP best suited for India More India News»

		Science
		Regular use of laxatives linked with increased risk of dementia: Study Salt could play key role in energy transition: Study Study: Spinal cord stimulation improves arm, hand movement after stroke More Science News»

		Technology
		Google is trying to fix Gmail's Outlook syncing issues As per Google’s status page, the company has claimed that is working to figure out the issue. The company has also mentioned that it is working with Microsoft on the problem. It is important to note that Outlook has a separate app. However, the Gmail app is the default email client for multiple Android users. Explained: Why Valve banned 40,000 Dota 2 accounts The company explained that the cheating software allows players to take unfair advantage in the game. Using this software, players can access information used internally by the Dota client. This data ideally shouldn’t be visible during gameplay. However, after an investigation conducted by Valve, it discovered how this hack worked. How to turn on Quiet Mode on Instagram At times, abstaining from social media can pose a challenge since it is how most of us stay connected with acquaintances, loved ones, and admirers. However, when you need to concentrate or unwind, Instagram's Quiet Mode can come in handy by halting notifications and messages. Discover the steps to enable Quiet Mode on Instagram and grant yourself a respite from alerts. More Technology News»

		Business
		Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga to lead World Bank Former chief executive officer (CEO) of Mastercard Ajay Banga has been nominated by the United States to to lead the World Bank, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday. Indian-origin Banga is currently the vice-chairman at private equity firm General Atlantic. Sajjan Jindal wins EY entrepreneur of the year award 2022 Adani Group to invest $442 million in bankrupt Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's Board of Investment has approved two wind power plants by Adani Green Energy with a total investment of $442 million. The announcement comes amid market rout in Adani Group stocks who have lost some $125 billion in market value after a US short seller last month alleged improper use of tax havens and stock manipulation by the apples-to-airports conglomerate. More Business News»

		Sports
		Women's T20 World Cup: Australia beat India by 5 runs to enter seventh straight final India went down fighting against defending champions Australia in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final match on Thursday, losing a closely-fought contest by five runs in Newlands, Cape Town. Chasing a challenging 173-run target, India’s lower-order batters succumbed to pressure and could manage just 167 for 8 in their 20 overs. 'You have to back players who have talent': Gambhir on Rahul With an average of a lowly 12.5 in the last 10 innings, where there hasn't been a single 25-plus score, India Test opener KL Rahul has been in the line of fire and has received scathing criticism from all around. After a series of low scores his place in the playing XI has been in question but former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels that Rahul should be backed as every player goes through a lean patch. Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur's bizarre run out during chase vs Australia Team India went down fighting against Australia in the first semi final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday. Meg Lanning and co. won the nail biter by 5 runs as Australia marched into their seventh successive final. The India Women were in control of the 173 chase but match turned on its head in the 15th over when the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who was batting on 52 at that time, got involved in an unlucky and untimely run out. More Sports News»

		Education
		Punjabi surgeon's operative video selected for international conference The operative video of Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Kuldip Singh, former prof and head surgery DMC Ludhiana, on gall bladder surgery have been selected for the annual conference of Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) to be held from March 29 to April 1 at Montreal, Canada. Ruckus in Utkal University: OHRC seeks action taken report from DCP Bhubaneswar Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has asked for an action taken report from DCP Bhubaneswar regarding the attack on teachers and activists by a group of youths inside Utkal University when a seminar was underway at PG Council hall on February 12. The Commission will now hear this case on March 21, 2023. DBU hosts student research convention 'Anveshan' Desh Bhagat University held the North Zone Student Research Convention 'Anveshan 2022-2023' with assistance from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The participants were evaluated based on scientific thoughts and principles, creativity, thoroughness, skill, relevance, and teamwork. A team of 15 distinguished evaluators from various disciplines scrutinized the entries. 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
		Ukraine's Zelenskyy says talks with China over war 'desirable' Winter storms ravage US from California to northern plains Dangerous winter weather trapped drivers on icy roads, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and grounded multiple flights from California through the northern Plains on Thursday. For the first time since 1989, the National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning through Saturday for Southern California mountains. Forecasters predicted “multiple rounds of new snowfall” with accumulations of up to 3 to 5 feet (0.91 to 1.5 meters) for the Sierra Nevada region. UK supermarkets impose purchase limit on fruit & veg amid shortage Some of Britain's leading supermarket chains have imposed purchase limits on certain fruits and vegetables amid a supply shortage due to adverse weather conditions and the knock-on effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the UK government warning on Thursday that the situation could last up to a month.Tomatoes, peppers or capsicums, cucumbers, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and boxes of raspberries are among the produce being rationed. 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
		Milestone at LV Prasad Eye Institute: Over 1 lakh babies treated for retinopathy of prematurity l in Hyderabad The LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) has reached a milestone of treating 1 lakh premature babies with 'retinopathy of prematurity' (ROP), which is a leading cause of childhood blindness. 5-year-old abducted and sold for Rs 500, rescued by cops in Telangana A five-yearboy who was abducted while he was playing next to his mother near a liquor store at Champapet five days ago, was rescued from Nalgonda by Saidabad police on Thursday. Cops arrested a rag picker for abduction and a scrap vendor for purchasing the boy for `500. On February 18 afternoon, the boy, who is the son of a 23-year-old beggar from Saidabad, was allegedly abducted by Pandu, a rag picker from Nalgonda, when the boy and his mother were near Champapet Wines liquor store. It's high time judiciary's impartiality is critically examined in Hyderabad: Chelameswar Former Supreme Court judge Justice Jasti Chelameswar has called for a critical examination of impartiality and efficiency of the Indian judiciary in the last 75 years. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab: 5 nabbed with arms and ammunition in Nabha gas agency robbery case Amritsar violence: Amarinder 'Raja' Warring asks AAP govt in Punjab to 'nip evil in the bud' Expressing concern over violence in Amritsar’s Ajnala town where supporters of ‘Waris Punjab De’ organisation attacked a police station and injured several cops, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh ‘Raja’ Warring asked the state government to “nip the evil in the bud.” AAP MLA Amit Rattan Kotfatta arrested due to pressure: Opposition Continuing its attack over MLA Amit Rattan Kotfatta’s alleged involvement in corruption, opposition parties in Punjab on Thursday said the AAP government was forced to arrest the MLA due to the pressure mounted by them. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Dye demand up with revival in textile sector in Gujarat After a dull financial year 2022-23, manufacturers of dyes and intermediate chemicals in Gujarat anticipate demand improving, as a revival in the textile sector seems to have begun. Many plants making intermediates in the state had been shut for more than six months. Most have now restarted manufacturing as prices have risen and their products have become viable against Chinese manufacturers. 25 more Aadhaar centres searched in Gujarat The GST fake billing scam recently unearthed in Bhavnagar is turning out to be bigger than thought and the investigation continues to expand. The state goods and services tax (SGST) officials carried out searches at 25 Aadhaar verification centres in and near Bhavnagar since Wednesday. Tremor of 3.1 magnitude recorded in Savarkundla A mild tremor of 3.1 magnitude was recorded in Savarkundla taluka of Amreli district on Thursday, an official from the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property, district authorities said. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		MTC, experts and activists submit reports in Madras high court The Metropolitan Transport Corporation and disability rights' activists continue to lock horns over procuring kneeling buses, but Madras high court-recommended advocate A E Chelliah says operating such buses is feasible. Protection promised for ABVP activist from MP in Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu government has informed Madras high court that it would provide adequate protection to a 23-year-old ABVP activist from Madhya Pradesh, who has taken shelter in the state apprehending being killed by her stepmother in a human sacrifice ritual. New food bank for animals in Chennai The city is getting its first animal food bank in Thiruvanmiyur, an initiative by Kirthana Raamsukaesh of the NGO, Hope for Critters. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Tamil Nadu man kills woman, goes live on social media, ends life A 47-year-old man from Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri allegedly killed his former partner, went live on a social-networking site holding her body and later hanged himself from a tree in border village Nagamale, near MM Hills, late Wednesday night. Bank scam: Man held for not repaying Rs 40 crore loan in Bengaluru Enforcement Directorate sleuths have arrested Rajesh VR in connection with a case of alleged misappropriation of funds in scam-hit Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamita. In Bengaluru, conmen threaten to frame woman in case, extort Rs 11 lakh A 42-year-old accountant with a private firm allegedly lost around Rs 11 lakh to a gang of cybercriminals who projected themselves as representatives of a courier firm and crime branch police from Mumbai. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Tamil Nadu man kills woman, goes live on social media, ends life A 47-year-old man from Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri allegedly killed his former partner, went live on a social-networking site holding her body and later hanged himself from a tree in border village Nagamale, near MM Hills, late Wednesday night. Bank scam: Man held for not repaying Rs 40 crore loan in Bengaluru Enforcement Directorate sleuths have arrested Rajesh VR in connection with a case of alleged misappropriation of funds in scam-hit Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamita. In Bengaluru, conmen threaten to frame woman in case, extort Rs 11 lakh A 42-year-old accountant with a private firm allegedly lost around Rs 11 lakh to a gang of cybercriminals who projected themselves as representatives of a courier firm and crime branch police from Mumbai. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		New syllabus to be implemented from 2025: Maharashtra Public Service Commission The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on Thursday said it was postponing the implementation of new syllabus for exams to 2025, instead of starting it from the current year. CBI searches premises of senior GST officer in Mumbai and Pune over Rs 1 crore bribe demand The CBI conducted searches at the premises of a deputy director and a senior Intelligence officer of the Central GST and a private person in the city and Pune on Tuesday in a case of Rs 1 crore bribe demand. Only 15% of tech courses accredited by NBA, says chief at Mumbai University convocation Only about 15% of the technical courses in the country are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), said former AICTE chairman and the current chairman of NBA, Anil Sahasrabuddhe, on the sidelines of Mumbai University's convocation on Thursday. He was the guest of honour for the ceremony where graduation degrees were conferred. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		2 more held in senior citizen murder at Sainik Farm in Delhi A 26-year-old man was arrested and a 14-year-old boy apprehended on Thursday in connection with the murder of a 75-year-old man in Sainik Farm a day earlier. So far, four people have been held in connection with the case. Even if LG VK Saxena doesn't agree, teachers will now be sent to Finland: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Thursday that the government would now initiate the process of sending government school teachers abroad for training, even without lieutenant governor VK Saxena's approval. Norms for preterm births at hospitals in Delhi soon Lok Nayak Hospital has formed a team to frame guidelines on how to manage births before the end of 24 weeks of pregnancy at hospitals. This follows recommendations of a committee that was constituted recently in the wake of the alleged mishandling of a case involving a preterm child at the hospital. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		2 more held in senior citizen murder at Sainik Farm in Delhi A 26-year-old man was arrested and a 14-year-old boy apprehended on Thursday in connection with the murder of a 75-year-old man in Sainik Farm a day earlier. So far, four people have been held in connection with the case. Even if LG VK Saxena doesn't agree, teachers will now be sent to Finland: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Thursday that the government would now initiate the process of sending government school teachers abroad for training, even without lieutenant governor VK Saxena's approval. Norms for preterm births at hospitals in Delhi soon Lok Nayak Hospital has formed a team to frame guidelines on how to manage births before the end of 24 weeks of pregnancy at hospitals. This follows recommendations of a committee that was constituted recently in the wake of the alleged mishandling of a case involving a preterm child at the hospital. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		2 more held in senior citizen murder at Sainik Farm in Delhi A 26-year-old man was arrested and a 14-year-old boy apprehended on Thursday in connection with the murder of a 75-year-old man in Sainik Farm a day earlier. So far, four people have been held in connection with the case. Even if LG VK Saxena doesn't agree, teachers will now be sent to Finland: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Thursday that the government would now initiate the process of sending government school teachers abroad for training, even without lieutenant governor VK Saxena's approval. Norms for preterm births at hospitals in Delhi soon Lok Nayak Hospital has formed a team to frame guidelines on how to manage births before the end of 24 weeks of pregnancy at hospitals. This follows recommendations of a committee that was constituted recently in the wake of the alleged mishandling of a case involving a preterm child at the hospital. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC clears decks for reopening of hookah bars Decks were cleared for re-opening of hookah bars, which were banned by the state government during the Covid pandemic, when the Allahabad high court permitted their owners to apply to the statutory authority under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, for grant/renewal of licence to run their respective hookah bars, reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. Disposing of a petition filed in this connection, a division bench directed that if applications for reopening of hookah bars were made by their owners, the same may be decided strictly in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of one month from the date of filing of such application. SP MLA Vijma Yadav gets 18 months jail in attack on cops case in Prayagraj The MP-MLA court of Prayagraj on Thursday awarded 18 months jail term to SP MLA from Prayagraj's Pratappur assembly seat, Vijma Yadav, after convicting and holding her guilty in a criminal case of September 21, 2000, where she had allegedly attacked the police party along with her supporters. However, she won't lose her house membership as the sentence is of less than two years. HC clears decks for reopening of hookah bars closed during pandemic More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Cheetahs Elton & Freddie to be released in the wild at Kuno National Park The two cheetah brothers Elton and Freddie - known as "rockstars" - will be the first to be released in the wild in Kuno National Park in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. Rookie at wheel, SUV plows into baraat; 2 killed in MP's Shivpuri A wedding celebration in MP's Shivpuri district turned into tragedy when an SUV plowed into the baraat, killing two people on the spot and injuring seven, late Wednesday night. Three of those injured are in a critical condition. 3 siblings die as truck rams car in Morena The recklessness of a drunken truck driver claimed the lives of three siblings who were returning from a wedding in Gwalior on Thursday morning. One of them was married for less than a month and was looking after the family after their father's death seven years ago. Police say the truck driver didn't brake even after hitting the car on Gwalior-Morena highway, dragged it along for 25 metres and then toppled on top of it, crushing it completely. The car driver is the lone survivor but he is in a critical condition. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Railways official denies reports of reservation counters shutdown at Bamra station in Odisha Arun Rathore, divisional railway manager, on Thursday, refuted the reports claiming that the reservation counters at Bamra Station had been closed. Over 20 lakh vehicles to be scrapped in Odisha The state government has taken a decision to scrap over 20.39 lakh vehicles, older than 15 years and do not have fitness, in Odisha to check environmental pollution. In the first phase, government vehicles will be scrapped by March 15 this year. Kotia villagers told to avail of govt schemes at police-public meet The Koraput police on Tuesday organised a community policing programme at Kotia panchayat under Pottangi block in the district in order to build a good rapport between the law-enforcing agency and the villagers. More Bhubaneswar News»

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