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Friday, February 17, 2023
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World Heritage sites in Maha get max funds, highest footfall at UP monuments

Conduct drives to bar e-cigs sale near schools, states told

10% of ration shops double up as 'common services centres'

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Bariatric op for diabetics? Docs spar over new BMI guidelines
This debate has divided the Indian medical fraternity barely two months after international medical associations of surgeons said Asians with a BMI (body mass index) of over 27.5 and uncontrolled diabetes could consider surgery as a treatment option.

Group of lunar meteorites throw light on origin of basalts on Moon: ISRO

Artificial intelligence examines cell movement under microscope

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WhatsApp now lets users send up to 100 photos and videos
It is a new day, and a new feature has come to WhatsApp, a few of them to be precise. In the latest update, WhatsApp has increased the limit of maximum photos and videos a user can send at once while adding some nifty new features. In the WhatsApp for Android version 2.22.24.73, users can now send up to 100 photos and videos at once. Earlier, WhatsApp had a limit of up to 30 photos and videos. But now you can send as many as 100 photos, videos, or both photos and videos.

Huawei Watch Buds brings earbuds inside your smartwatch
Huawei has a new, unusual watch for you -- the Watch Buds -- a 2-in-1 smartwatch and earbuds. The smartwatch that was first launched in China has now made it to Europe, priced at €499 (around Rs 44,000). As the name implies, the 2-in-1 smartwatch and earbuds, Huawei Watch Buds, is a smartwatch with earbuds inside it. From the outside, it looks like any other smartwatch, but inside it has a pair of pill-shaped true wireless earbuds. So, the smartwatch is essentially the charging case.

iQoo Neo7 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Two mid-range smartphones compared
iQoo has launched a new mid-range smartphone – the Neo7 – in India. The smartphone succeeds the Neo6, which was launched in India last year. Xiaomi also earlier this year launched a new smartphone in the mid-range segment – the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The two smartphones are priced at Rs 30,000.

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After Air India, IndiGo & other airlines to order 1,200 planes: CAPA
Currently, all Indian carriers together operate about 700 aircraft. Some of the global behemoths alone operate a much larger fleet; American Airlines, for instance, operates a fleet of 935 aircraft. But with these mega orders, the coming decade is set to witness a steep climb in India’s aircraft numbers. For India then, preparing for the pace of growth that is expected is critically important.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki quits; Indian-American Neal Mohan to replace her
Susan Wojcicki is stepping down as CEO at YouTube after spending nine years as the head of the social media platform. In a blog post, Wojcicki said that she was now going to spend time “ focused on my family, health, and personal projects I’m passionate about.”

Who is Neal Mohan? An Indian-American named new CEO of YouTube

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After mauling Australia in Nagpur, India eye another dominating show in Delhi
India's worries around a wobbly top order will weigh on their mind even as the hosts look primed to give Australia a tough time once again as the two teams meet in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, beginning Friday.

Watch: Tributes pour in as Team India congratulates Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara, who made his Test debut against Australia back in 2010 in Bengaluru, will achieve his 100th Test milestone against the same opponent when he takes the field in the second Test on Friday in New Delhi.

On This Day in 2018: Virat Kohli blew away South Africa
Virat Kohli owned a plethora of records in international cricket but the star Indian batter was on next level to complete a record-breaking performance five years ago in the ODI series against South Africa in their own backyard.

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IBPS SO Main Scorecard 2022 released on ibps.in, download now
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has issued the IBPS SO Main Scorecard 2022 on February 16. Candidates who appeared for the Specialist Officer Main examination can download their scorecards from the official website at ibps.in. In order to check the IBPS SO scorecard online, candidates can follow the step-by-step guide mentioned below.

Vision Konkani programme to promote literature launched
Nandagopla Shenoy, President of the world Konkani Centre and NRI entrepreneur Michael D’Souza on Thursday signed the MoU for Vision Konkani to promote Konkani literature at the World Konkani Centre in Mangaluru. Read the article below till the end to find out more details and information related to the same.

Haryana Open School Admit Card 2023 released for Class 10, 12 on bseh.org.in, download now
The Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani has issued the Haryana Open School Admit Card 2023 today, February 16 2023. This admit card is for students who are going to appear for the HOS Exam in February/March 2023. Students can download the admit card by simply following the below-mentioned steps in the article.

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Indian cyclist promotes environmental awareness; learn challenges of life
Encouraged by the success of his over 7,500-km 103-day cycling expedition from India to Singapore, an Indian cyclist is planning the next venture to some key countries in Southeast Asia and Australia in November to spread environmental awareness.

Don't feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows

France destroys seaside flats threatened by coastal erosion
French authorities on Friday started demolishing a seaside block of flats that has come to symbolise the country's battle against climate change-linked coastal erosion.

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I make no apologies for taking down spy balloon: US President Joe Biden

Raquel Welch, actress & 60s sex symbol, dead

No indication that three objects shot down by US linked to Chinese spy balloon programme: Biden
Biden said this in his speech at the White House, his first one after a Chinese balloon was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina. Three other high-flying objects were shot down by American fighter jets – two in the US and one in Canada.

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Indian cyclist promotes environmental awareness; learn challenges of life
Encouraged by the success of his over 7,500-km 103-day cycling expedition from India to Singapore, an Indian cyclist is planning the next venture to some key countries in Southeast Asia and Australia in November to spread environmental awareness.

Don't feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows

France destroys seaside flats threatened by coastal erosion
French authorities on Friday started demolishing a seaside block of flats that has come to symbolise the country's battle against climate change-linked coastal erosion.

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Green India Challenge to adopt 1,000 acres in Kondagattu
In a bid to develop green cover in Kondagattu temple area, Green India Challenge (GIC) will adopt more than 1,000 acres of Kondagattu area for forest development. GIC founder and Rajya Sabha MP Joginapally Santosh Kumar on Thursday announced the area will be adopted on the occasion of CM KCR's birthday on Friday.

BRS plans birthday bash for Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, pujas, documentaries on cards
BRS leaders and cadre across the state are gearing up to celebrate chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's birthday on a grand scale on Friday. From holding special pujas in temples, distributing fruits, holding blood donation camps, plantation programmes and screening of documentaries on his life, they are leaving no stone unturned.

Telangana govt allots land to Esha Singh & Darshanam Mogiliah
The state government will come up with the best sports policy in the country, which will be placed before the cabinet in the next meeting, said sports minister Srinivas Goud.

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Charred bodies of two Rajasthan men found in burnt vehicle in Haryana's Bhiwani district, murder suspected
Police on Thursday morning recovered two charred skeletons of unidentified persons near Barawas village in Haryana’s Bhiwani district.

Maintain dignity of CM office, Congress tells Bhagwant Mann
After Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann accused the previous governments of colluding with the private toll booth operators to “fleece people”, the Congress asked him to “maintain the dignity of his office” and “refrain from misleading people”.

No hike in power tariffs in Haryana, number of consumers crosses 76 lakh

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Centre to grant 1cr for Gijubhai Badheka chair

Two quacks nabbed

After leak, fresh junior clerk exam to be on April 9
The competitive exam to recruit panchayat junior clerks, which was cancelled just hours before it was to be held due to a paper leak, will now be held on April 9. The exam will begin at 11am and end at noon.

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Tamil Nadu panel for early education policy faces a difficult choice
The panel formed to frame the state education policy panel has a major challenge in drafting policy for early childhood education as the Tamil Nadu government is yet to decide on whether to accept the 5+3+3+4 school system proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP) or continue with the existing 10+2 system.

Huge cache of drugs seized in Chennai
Customs officials at Chennai airport have seized amphetamine drug worth 3 crore from different passengers. About 1.5 kg amphetamine was smuggled by an African national who travelled from Guinea via Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

Iron-fortified rice to be given through fair price shops in Chennai
Tamil Nadu civil supplies corporation (TNCSC), along with the food safety department, will start the distribution of fortified rice through fair price shops in Chennai to the Priority Household (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders.

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2,901 kids out of school yet to be traced in Karnataka
The Karnataka government informed the high court on Thursday that 2,901 out-of-school children are yet to be tracked and it is facing difficulty in the task owing to wrong addresses and phone numbers.

Vintage bicycles wow enthusiasts in Bengaluru
A vintage cycle exhibition under way in the city is drawing crowds. The seven exhibits at the show are being savoured not only by ardent cyclists but also by those interested in the evolution of mobility contraptions.

Snake rescuer comes under wheels of school bus, dies in Bengaluru
A 55-year-old snake rescuer and handloom owner was run over by a school bus on V Kallahalli-Ittangur road near Sarjapur on Wednesday.

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2,901 kids out of school yet to be traced in Karnataka
The Karnataka government informed the high court on Thursday that 2,901 out-of-school children are yet to be tracked and it is facing difficulty in the task owing to wrong addresses and phone numbers.

Vintage bicycles wow enthusiasts in Bengaluru
A vintage cycle exhibition under way in the city is drawing crowds. The seven exhibits at the show are being savoured not only by ardent cyclists but also by those interested in the evolution of mobility contraptions.

Snake rescuer comes under wheels of school bus, dies in Bengaluru
A 55-year-old snake rescuer and handloom owner was run over by a school bus on V Kallahalli-Ittangur road near Sarjapur on Wednesday.

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Passport for Afghan couple's infant: Bombay HC notice to Centre
Bombay high court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on a petition of an adoption agency which sought an Indian passport for a one-year-old born to young Afghani parents in Pune, India, and surrendered to the agency soon after birth.

Mumbai: 'In guise of under secretary, 7 ran job scam after Mantralaya office hours'
After office hours, room number 622 on the sixth floor of Mantralaya had a different occupant. A new 'under secretary' Ram Yadav took charge where job aspirants queued up for interviews outside the cabin.

6 years on, hotelier to get back Rs 1 lakh lost in robbery in Mumbai
A magistrate's court has directed the Colaba police to return Rs 1.1 lakh in cash that the police had recovered from an accused six-and-a-half years ago.

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Provide tents, food to affected people in Mehrauli: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday directed the South district administration to provide families affected by the recent demolition drive in Mehrauli with tents, food and other basic amenities. This came two days after lieutenant governor VK Saxena directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to stop demolitions in Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai villages till further instructions.

Stage-II GRAP kicks in as Delhi's air quality slips into poor zone
Delhi on Thursday woke up to a dry, hazy day with an increased air pollution level. The air quality deteriorated to the 'poor category' from 'moderate' a day earlier.

E-verification of passport in just 5 days in Delhi : Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that all Indians living in Delhi could now get their passport verified in five days. While inaugurating the online facility for passport verification, Shah asserted that people won't need to wait for 15 days for police verification.

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Provide tents, food to affected people in Mehrauli: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday directed the South district administration to provide families affected by the recent demolition drive in Mehrauli with tents, food and other basic amenities. This came two days after lieutenant governor VK Saxena directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to stop demolitions in Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai villages till further instructions.

Stage-II GRAP kicks in as Delhi's air quality slips into poor zone
Delhi on Thursday woke up to a dry, hazy day with an increased air pollution level. The air quality deteriorated to the 'poor category' from 'moderate' a day earlier.

E-verification of passport in just 5 days in Delhi : Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that all Indians living in Delhi could now get their passport verified in five days. While inaugurating the online facility for passport verification, Shah asserted that people won't need to wait for 15 days for police verification.

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Provide tents, food to affected people in Mehrauli: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday directed the South district administration to provide families affected by the recent demolition drive in Mehrauli with tents, food and other basic amenities. This came two days after lieutenant governor VK Saxena directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to stop demolitions in Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai villages till further instructions.

Stage-II GRAP kicks in as Delhi's air quality slips into poor zone
Delhi on Thursday woke up to a dry, hazy day with an increased air pollution level. The air quality deteriorated to the 'poor category' from 'moderate' a day earlier.

E-verification of passport in just 5 days in Delhi : Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that all Indians living in Delhi could now get their passport verified in five days. While inaugurating the online facility for passport verification, Shah asserted that people won't need to wait for 15 days for police verification.

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Cong demands justice for Kanpur Dehat family

AU students perform yajna on campus

Admission process for PhD courses begins at Allahabad University
Authorities of Allahabad University have begun the admission process for PhD courses at the main campus and those available in constituent colleges of AU, from Wednesday.

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Kids singed to death: 5 more 'healers' counselled in Shahdol
"Our treatment provides relief to the infants," said five such healers who were summoned by CWC in Shahdol, after the death of two infants after they were singed for treatment of pneumonia.

Premchand, Mahasweta Devi, Shakespeare plays hand-picked for Rang Mahotsav
This event is organised every year by National School of Drama, New Delhi, on a massive scale.

No new Covid case; active tally now at four

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Odisha's 'green' model jail to come up at Jamujhari, new address of Jharpada prison
The Odisha government has decided to build a model jail at Jamujhari near Bhubaneswar, which will be the state’s biggest and first green prison with zero carbon emission. The proposed model jail, which has been designed to accommodate 2,500 prisoners, will be the new address of the special jail, currently located in the densely-populated Jharpada area here since 1964.

Odisha gets breed registration certificate for Manda buffalo

Three forest officials arrested for murder of lone eyewitness in killing of elephant

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