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		Saturday, March 04, 2023
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		India
		160 cases lodged against don-turned-politician Atiq, kin Army showcases 'high morale' on LAC with cricket photos The Army on Friday released photographs of its soldiers playing cricket in the Galwan Valley area of eastern Ladakh to showcase 'high morale' along the frontier, a day after external affairs minister S Jaishankar described bilateral relations as "abnormal" during talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the side-lines of the G20 meeting. Government: Officials to take fresh look at former J&K CM Mehbooba's passport plea More India News»

		Science
		Childhood obesity in India likely to rise over 9 per cent annually by 2035: Study Childhood obesity in India is likely to see an annual rise of 9.1 per cent by 2035, if prevention, treatment and support do not improve, according to a global study released ahead of World Obesity Day. Observed every year on March 4, the goal of World Obesity Day is to stimulate and support practical actions that will help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reverse the global obesity crisis. AI might help detect Alzheimer's disease from routine brain imaging tests: Research Poor sleep linked to increased heart disease risk: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		How to set up Advanced Data Protection on iPhone Apple has been at the forefront of fending user privacy and security across its devices. Previously, it launched App Tracking Transparency, which allows users to decide whether an app can track their activity for advertising purposes. Now, with iOS 16.2, Apple has brought out Advanced Data Protection, end-to-end encryption for iCloud, to all users outside of the US. EU regulators may approve Microsoft's Activision deal by April 25: Report Microsoft announced its plans to acquire Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal in January 2022. Ever since the tech giant announced the biggest deal in the gaming industry, it has been under the scanner of several regulatory watchdogs across various countries. Among the investigations from various institutions, the EU was also one of the regulatory bodies that also scrutinised the deal. According to a report by Reuters, Microsoft is now expected to secure EU antitrust approval for the gaming deal. Apple partner Foxconn is planning to set up $700 million plant in India: Report Apple has been making multiple changes to its supply chain in order to reduce its dependency on China. The iPhone maker decided on this move after the US imposed several sanctions on Beijing. According to a report by Bloomberg, as tensions between the US and China deepen, Foxconn Technology Group is planning to invest in a new plant in India. Foxconn is reportedly planning to invest about $700 million to set up a new production plant in the country. More Technology News»

		Business
		EPFO clause makes opting for higher pension nearly impossible 'Services sector activity at 12-year high in Feb on rising business' Activity in the country’s crucial services sector rose at its fastest pace in 12 years as new businesses soared and input cost pressures eased, a survey showed on Friday. Foxconn plans major manufacturing facility in Karnataka The Karnataka government and Taiwanese iPhone maker Foxconn on Friday signed a letter of intent to establish a major facility in Bengaluru. The electronics manufacturing plant is expected to come up on a 300-acre site near the Bengaluru international airport. More Business News»

		Sports
		Ravi Shastri blames Indian batters' 'complacency and overconfidence' for Indore loss Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday blamed 'complacency and overconfidence' of Indian batters for the loss in the third Test of the four-match series against Australia in Indore. India suffered a nine-wicket loss to the visitors in little over two days on a rank turner. Indore pitch rated 'poor' by ICC, venue receives 3 demerit points The International Cricket Council (ICC) -- cricket's global governing body on Friday rated the pitch at Holkar Stadium in Indore as 'poor'. The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy played in Indore finished in two days and a session on a rank turner. The ICC match referee Chris Broad submitted his report after consultations with the captains of the two teams Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith. India need to win 4th Test in Ahmedabad to qualify for WTC final Humbled in Indore, an outright victory in Ahmedabad will seal India's place in the World Test Championship final against Australia but if Rohit Sharma's team loses or plays a draw, its fate will depend on the outcome of the Sri Lanka-New Zealand series. More Sports News»

		Education
		IIT Madras to host 50 Students from Tripura under 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will host 50 students and youth from Tripura under the North East Yuva Sangam campaign - ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. The students will be hosted by IITM from March 04 to March 09, 2023. For more details, check out the article below now. Jammu University organises discussion on Print and Agency Journalism The Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the Jammu University organized a discussion on "Print and Agency Journalism" on March 3, 2023. The main speakers were Brajesh Kumar Jha, Chief Editor of Hindusthan Samachar News Agency, and Ms. Shruti Awasthi, Regional Director of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat organises workshop to discuss aspects of NEP The Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) on Friday organised a workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP) for all senior officials of state’s universities. Read the article below to find out more related details. More Education News»

		Environment
		Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study In a first, US startup plants carbon-guzzler GM trees More Environment News»

		World
		Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 17, thousands evacuated A large fire broke out at a fuel storage depot in Indonesia's capital on Friday, killing at least 17 people, injuring dozens of others and forcing the evacuation of thousands of nearby residents after spreading to their neighborhood, officials said. Thousands march in Greece as anger builds over train crash deaths Protests have intensified in Greece days after the country's deadliest rail disaster, as thousands of students took to the streets in several cities and some protesters clashed with police in Athens. Russia must be punished for Ukraine war, says Blinken More World News»

		Environment
		Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study In a first, US startup plants carbon-guzzler GM trees More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		3 held for selling steroids & hormone-booster injections in Hyderabad Sleuths of Task Force on Friday arrested three persons, including a gym trainer, who were caught supplying hormone booster injections and steroids to persons desperately wanting to build body muscle and having a great body. D Om Prakash and S Naresh, both supplement protein sellers, and Syed Farooq, trainer, were arrested. FTCCI urges Telangana govt to swiftly resolve MSME pain points Despite Telangana being one of the most progressive and investor friendly states, there are some pain points affecting MSMEs that need to be urgently resolved, Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) said on Friday. Civil aviation research centre to set up in Hyderabad by July at Rs 400 crore A world class Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO) is all set to come up at Begumpet airport in the city at an estimated cost of `400 crore by July this year. CARO, which is being set up under the auspices of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to carry out research on the latest technological advancements in the aviation sector, will boast of several research facilities. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab fears law & order trouble from Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's parole The AAP-governed Punjab has taken a view diametrically opposite to that of Haryana BJP’s government on Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s ongoing parole, saying it may adversely affect law and order. Rs 60 cr slapped on polluting units, Rs 44 cr recovered: Haryana chief secretary Haryana imposes penalty of Rs 60 crore on polluting units The Haryana Government has imposed a penalty of Rs. 60 crores on the polluting units. Out of these Rs 44 crore has been recovered by Haryana State Pollution Control Board and Rs. 15 crores by State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority Haryana. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		India, Australia fans left in lurch after tickets 'locked out' for Day 1 of Ahmedabad Test Jetpur deep-sea line to be ready by Oct '24 Temperature soars in Ahmedabad, 3.7 degrees higher than normal Gujarat is likely experience light showers from Friday, said India Meteorological Department. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Two killed as speeding truck hits car that jumped lane in Chennai Two people died in Madurantakam, after the car in which they were travelling ran out of control, jumped over a median and landed on the opposite lane when a speeding truck hit it on Friday morning. Another ceiling collapses in Tamil Nadu, DGP A K Viswanathan suspends six engineers Chairman and managing director of Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation (TNPHC) DGP A K Viswanathan on Friday placed six engineers under suspension after the ceiling of a house in a newly built police housing quarters at the Cochin House in Thousand Lights came off. In Tamil Nadu, fake doctorates organiser releases video, evades cops Five days after news of fake honorary degree certificates distributed at an auditorium on the Anna University campus surfaced in the media, police continue to search for Harish, 'director' of the 'international anti-corruption and human rights council' which handed over the certificates. While his mobile phone remains switched off, investigators have identified the location of the tower under which it was last active. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Lokayukta cops seize Rs 8.1 crore from Karnataka BJP MLA, son The Karnataka Lokayukta trap, in which the son of a ruling BJP MLA was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40 lakh in his father’s office, has snowballed into a major scandal with the watchdog announcing on Friday that it had recovered another Rs 6.1 crore in cash from lawmaker K Madal Virupakshappa. A Lokayukta officer said they were yet to ascertain the source of money and its purpose. 4 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike UPHCs bag national recognition A team of assessors from the ministry of health and family welfare has recognised four urban primary health centres (UPHCs) of BBMP for 'quality certification' under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) programme. Happy Streets coming to Bengaluru's Jayanagar this Sunday Happy Streets, an initiative by The Times of India, will now move to its next location - Jayanagar in south Bengaluru - after enthralling citizens in Koramangala and Kalyan Nagar. It's time for residents of Jayanagar and adjoining areas to reclaim their public space starting this Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Lokayukta cops seize Rs 8.1 crore from Karnataka BJP MLA, son The Karnataka Lokayukta trap, in which the son of a ruling BJP MLA was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40 lakh in his father’s office, has snowballed into a major scandal with the watchdog announcing on Friday that it had recovered another Rs 6.1 crore in cash from lawmaker K Madal Virupakshappa. A Lokayukta officer said they were yet to ascertain the source of money and its purpose. 4 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike UPHCs bag national recognition A team of assessors from the ministry of health and family welfare has recognised four urban primary health centres (UPHCs) of BBMP for 'quality certification' under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) programme. Happy Streets coming to Bengaluru's Jayanagar this Sunday Happy Streets, an initiative by The Times of India, will now move to its next location - Jayanagar in south Bengaluru - after enthralling citizens in Koramangala and Kalyan Nagar. It's time for residents of Jayanagar and adjoining areas to reclaim their public space starting this Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay HC allows new station on 15 acres of Thane mental hospital land The Bombay high court on Friday allowed the state government to allot about 15 of the 72 acres of land of the Thane Mental Hospital to the civic body for construction of a new Thane railway station as part of the Thane Smart City project. All-women staff managing two Metro stations in Mumbai Akurli and Eksar Metro stations on Line 2A and 7corridor are now being managed by all-women staff. Maharashtra govt to launch 'stray dogs adoption scheme' in cities soon Maharashtra government plans to launch a stray dog adoption scheme, particularly in cities. It will be constituting a committee in a month, which would have NGOs working to monitor sterilization and immunization drives. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Gang duped banks, card firms in name of celebs; 5 held Delhi will be free of 3 mountains of garbage by December 2024: CM Arvind Kejriwal The national capital will be cleared of its three "mountains of garbage" by December 2024, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday while visiting the Okhla site. "The Okhla landfill will be cleared by December 2023- January 2024, another mountain by May, and the last one six months later," he said. Row over Holi celebration at Delhi's Jamia Milia Islamia University After Jamia Millia Islamia's queer collective recently alleged derogatory remarks against the community, videos have now emerged from the campus where a group of students was allegedly stopped from celebrating Holi by another group. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Gang duped banks, card firms in name of celebs; 5 held Delhi will be free of 3 mountains of garbage by December 2024: CM Arvind Kejriwal The national capital will be cleared of its three "mountains of garbage" by December 2024, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday while visiting the Okhla site. "The Okhla landfill will be cleared by December 2023- January 2024, another mountain by May, and the last one six months later," he said. Row over Holi celebration at Delhi's Jamia Milia Islamia University After Jamia Millia Islamia's queer collective recently alleged derogatory remarks against the community, videos have now emerged from the campus where a group of students was allegedly stopped from celebrating Holi by another group. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Gang duped banks, card firms in name of celebs; 5 held Delhi will be free of 3 mountains of garbage by December 2024: CM Arvind Kejriwal The national capital will be cleared of its three "mountains of garbage" by December 2024, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday while visiting the Okhla site. "The Okhla landfill will be cleared by December 2023- January 2024, another mountain by May, and the last one six months later," he said. Row over Holi celebration at Delhi's Jamia Milia Islamia University After Jamia Millia Islamia's queer collective recently alleged derogatory remarks against the community, videos have now emerged from the campus where a group of students was allegedly stopped from celebrating Holi by another group. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		BJP enforces order of dissolving its Mahanagar minority morcha due to indiscipline in Prayagraj The BJP Mahanagar president, Ganesh Kesarwani hadalready sent a letter to senior state functionaries including party state president, general secretary (organization) , state president (minority morcha)and regional president (Kashi Kshetra) regarding the development. No neglect in cop's treatment who died in Prayagraj: Hospital SRN Hospital authorities here have rebutted the charge of Archana, sister of constable Raghvendra Singh, who died of injuries sustained in the February 24 attack on Raju Pal murder case witness Umesh Pal in the city, that her brother was not treated properly at the hospital where he was taken immediately after the attack and then shifted to SGPGI when his condition deteriorated. Hooch tragedy: Allahabad HC rejects bail plea of ex-MP Rama Kant Yadav The Allahabad high court has rejected the bail application of former MP and sitting MLA from Azamgarh Rama Kant Yadav in a case of hooch tragedy, where nine persons had died by consuming spurious liquor. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Jitu Patwari suspended from budget session of Madhya Pradesh assembly Congress MLA and former minister in Kamal Nath government, Jitu Patwari was suspended for the remaining budget session of the Madhya Pradesh assembly on Thursday. Patwari is alleged to have made misleading statements in the House about certain remarks about transfer of tigers and lions from Bhopal and Indore zoos to Gujarat. Of 39 lakh unemployed youth in Madhya Pradesh, only 21 got govt jobs in last 3 years In the past three years, 21 youths were given jobs in government and semi government offices in Madhya Pradesh. The lucky 21 were among the 39 lakh unemployed youths in the state. In last 3 years, 72 tigers & 43 leopards died in Madhya Pradesh In the last three years between 2020 and 2022, at least 72 tigers and 43 leopards have died in the tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh. It means at least two tigers and one leopard die every month due to different reasons in the state. The information was shared by the MP forest minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in the state assembly in reply to a question of Congress MLA Jitu Patwari on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naba Kisore murder: Odisha court rejects crime branch plea for Gopal Das's mental test in NIMHANS The district court in Odisha's Jharsuguda on Friday turned down the state crime branch’s revision petition, seeking a detailed mental evaluation of sacked police ASI Gopal Das, accused of killing minister Naba Kisore Das recently, at the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. Odisha vigilance seizes Rs 1 crore cash, 650g gold from senior mining officer Vigilance officials on Friday recovered around Rs 1 crore cash and around 650g gold jewellery from a senior mining officer in Odisha. They also unearthed immovable and movable properties from the officer. Odisha BJP goes on FIR filing spree against top cops, BJD counters with price hike demo More Bhubaneswar News»

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