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		Thursday, March 23, 2023
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		India
		Marriage bar during training for Army's JAG dept reasonable, govt tells HC Opposition unity talk may dominate Pawar meeting on EVMs today Chinese phone company executive held for Rs 19 crore tax fraud More India News»

		Science
		UK, Rolls-Royce working to set up a nuclear reactor on Moon Shortness of breath, fatigue, mental health issues observed in Covid patients one year after discharge The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has sanctioned studies on post-Covid sequelae to explore the possibility of a study of the association of major complications and coronavirus infection as part of the Covid registry, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said in a written reply at Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Long Covid infection linked with risk of 'face blindness': Study More Science News»

		Technology
		How Vi is making customer onboarding convenient with 'Self-KYC' Vodafone-Idea (Vi) has launched its ‘Self-KYC’ process for postpaid customers in Kolkata and Karnataka. The industry-first authentication process enables customers to simplify the SIM buying process by ordering a new SIM online, selecting a desired plan, and undergoing KYC procedures online. Vi claims that Self-KYC is not only quicker and safer but also enables customers to have access to new connections anytime, from anywhere. The service will be rolled out pan-India for both prepaid and postpaid customers soon. Instagram verified badge activation: All details All the details. Asus 2023 ROG Strix Scar series and Zephyrus M16 to arrive in India: Pre-order offers and more The upcoming ROG laptops will come equipped with the latest CPUs and GPUs from AMD, Intel and Nvidia. The laptops also promise significant improvements to the Intelligent Cooling Technology. The 2023 Strix lineup features new models with improved cooling and enlarged 16-inch and 18-inch screens. The new Zephyrus M16 arrives with an AniMe Matrix display to offer a thin-and-light design. More Technology News»

		Business
		US Fed hikes rate by 25 bps despite banking turmoil The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs amid recent turmoil in financial markets spurred by the collapse of two US banks. I-T dept launches 'AIS for Taxpayer' mobile app Five things you could do before March 31 to save on income tax More Business News»

		Sports
		Clinical Australia hand India a rare home series defeat Australia spinners Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar led the way after a resilient batting performance as the visitors stunned Rohit Sharma and co. in the series deciding third and final one-dayer in Chennai to register a rare series win in India. It was India’s first series defeat at home since they went down 2-3 against Australia in March 2019. In between, India played 7 ODI series at home and had won each one of them. Surya first Indian batter to record three successive golden ducks in ODIs Suryakumar Yadav always hogs the limelight for his exploits with 360 degree style of batting and created numerous records in the T20I cricket that catapulted him to top of the rankings in the format. Sarabjot's World Cup gold makes him India's new goldfinger Studying at Ambala's Bhagirath Public School, Sarabjot Singh saw a few kids wielding air guns at a makeshift range during a summer camp. He was 13 then and harboured hopes of becoming a footballer. But the sight of kids aiming at paper targets with pistols didn't leave his mind. He went to his father and said, 'Dad, I want to pursue shooting". More Sports News»

		Education
		Dr Zabeer Ahmed takes over as Director CSIR- IIIM Jammu Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Chief Scientist at Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) in Jammu, has been appointed the Director of the institute for a six-year tenure. Previously held various positions before his promotion to Chief Scientist, Dr. Ahmed has received several awards for his scientific contributions, published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers, and has five patents to his name. HSSC TGT 2023 Exam Dates Released, Check Full Schedule Here The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced the exam schedule for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) 2023. The exam will be held from April 22, 2023 to May 07, 2023, in two shifts. However, the commission states that the examination schedule is tentative and may change due to administrative reasons. Urethroplasty is a boon for a healthy urinary tract: Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni Urokul Urology Institute in Pune has hosted a surgical workshop where complicated procedures using Urethroplasty to connect ruptured or curvy urethras and widen urinary tracts were performed live, with surgeries also undertaken on the penises of two children with impotence issues. The workshop was attended by more than 500 national and international attendees. More Education News»

		Environment
		Storm-weary California lashed with 12th 'atmospheric river' cloudbursts The newest onslaught, arriving early on the second official day of spring, was concentrated mostly in Southern California, the state's central coast and its agricultural heartland, still sodden from a relentless string of storms that began in late December. UN warns of permanent 1.5°C warming in 20 years The pace and scale of what has been done so far, as well as the current pledges of emission cuts by nations, are insufficient to tackle climate change and the world may well breach the dangerous threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature rise (from the 1850-1900 level) by 2030, warns UN climate panel IPCC in its latest report. UN 'survival guide' report an urgent warning on climate More Environment News»

		World
		Pro-Khalistan protesters barricaded off outside India House in London Russia rains drones and missiles on Ukraine after solidarity visit from Xi Locks of hair compose a symphony of genetic information on Beethoven More World News»

		Environment
		Storm-weary California lashed with 12th 'atmospheric river' cloudbursts The newest onslaught, arriving early on the second official day of spring, was concentrated mostly in Southern California, the state's central coast and its agricultural heartland, still sodden from a relentless string of storms that began in late December. UN warns of permanent 1.5°C warming in 20 years The pace and scale of what has been done so far, as well as the current pledges of emission cuts by nations, are insufficient to tackle climate change and the world may well breach the dangerous threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature rise (from the 1850-1900 level) by 2030, warns UN climate panel IPCC in its latest report. UN 'survival guide' report an urgent warning on climate More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		As need for bowel transplants rises, hospitals seek government nod in Hyderabad Several corporate hospitals in the city have sought permission for bowel transplants in the wake of increasing stomach gangrene cases. Stand-off ends, Centre agrees to procure 54 lakh MT of raw rice from Telangana through FCI In a sign of end to the stand-off with Telangana over procurement of paddy, the Union government has agreed to procure 54 lakh metric tonnes (LMTs) of raw rice from the state in the current yasangi season through the Food Corporation of India. Two policemen who saved lives of protesters honoured by Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand City police commissioner CV Anand on Wednesday felicitated Harishchandra Reddy, Panjagutta inspector and Banjara Hills SI Karunakar Reddy for saving the lives of the ABVP activists who tried to besiege Pragati Bhavan yesterday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		UT excise dept to hire consultant to design 'track & trace' system Google search scam: 3 lose Rs 10 lakh in a day in Panchkula Three cases of cyber fraud have been reported with the cyber cell of Panchkula police in one day. All three victims lost Rs 10 lakh to the fraudsters when they dialled Google top search number believing it to be customer care numbers. Three cases have been registered by the police. Punjab assembly condemns Himachal Pradesh government's move to impose water cess on hydel projects The Punjab legislative assembly on Wednesday condemned the Himachal Pradesh government’s decision to impose a water cess on hydropower projects and stressed that river water was their legitimate right as per riparian law. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Kiran Patel and aides duped many with lure of land in Kashmir While the removal of Article 370 giving special status to Jammu & Kashmir was exploited for political gain by the BJP, some of those associated with the party such as conman Kiran Patel and his accomplices - Amit Pandya and Jay Sitapara - also cashed in on the abrogation. Pandya's father had been associated with the Gujarat CMO for a long time. Doctor moves high court for right to practise in Gujarat A doctor, with a PG diploma in child healthcare obtained from an autonomous body in Mumbai, is embroiled in a legal battle with the state government to practise medicine in the state. The government has refused to register her because she has not served in the rural areas for a year. Hetal Asari from Aravalli district has contended that the rule made for students pursuing post graduation in Gujarat does not apply to her. Board member wants 6 marks added to English scores in Gujarat A member of the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has written to the board chairman, demanding that six additional marks be granted to all Class 12 general stream students in the English first language paper. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Targeting zero revenue deficit by 2025-26, says Tamil Nadu finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan The DMK government plans to get to zero revenue deficit by 2025-26, finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said on Wednesday. SIM box fraud: Two from Kerala held in city Two men from Malappuram in Kerala who lived in posh apartment complexes on the city outskirts have been arrested for using sim cards fraudulently to route international calls as local ones and bypass international call rates and tariff charged by network operators. Police seized more than 1,135 sim cards of a private telecom company. G20 meet: Chennai police ban flying drones The city police have issued a ban on flying drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) in their jurisdiction from March 22 to 25, owing to the second framework working group meeting of G-20 to be held at Hotel ITC Grand Chola in Guindy on March 24 and 25. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		BJP's quest for majority hinges on its show in south Karnataka Twice in the past 15 years, BJP has fallen just short of a complete majority. This despite, the party’s meteoric rise, which has been attributed almost solely to the popularity and ingenuity of former chief minister and party patron BS Yediyurappa.​ Four election promises would amount to 15% of budget: Randeep Singh Surjewala The four big election promises Congress has made so far will cost the state exchequer Rs 36,000 crore — about 12% to 15% of the state budget — and can be easily implemented given that the size of the budget is only expected to increase over the next five years, Randeep Singh Surjewala, All India Congress Committee general secretary in charge of Karnataka, said. Karnataka elections: For final list, major parties to wait for defectors In a bid to secure a majority in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, the three major parties have all adopted a strategy to wait till the last moment to decide on their final list of candidates. All three believe these seats could make or mar their prospects. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		BJP's quest for majority hinges on its show in south Karnataka Twice in the past 15 years, BJP has fallen just short of a complete majority. This despite, the party’s meteoric rise, which has been attributed almost solely to the popularity and ingenuity of former chief minister and party patron BS Yediyurappa.​ Four election promises would amount to 15% of budget: Randeep Singh Surjewala The four big election promises Congress has made so far will cost the state exchequer Rs 36,000 crore — about 12% to 15% of the state budget — and can be easily implemented given that the size of the budget is only expected to increase over the next five years, Randeep Singh Surjewala, All India Congress Committee general secretary in charge of Karnataka, said. Karnataka elections: For final list, major parties to wait for defectors In a bid to secure a majority in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, the three major parties have all adopted a strategy to wait till the last moment to decide on their final list of candidates. All three believe these seats could make or mar their prospects. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Kuwait businessman extortion: Mumbai cops arrest accused A 60-year-old man who suffered a huge loss in his illegal business but put the blame on a Kuwait-based businessman he had met in 2013, and tried to extort money from him with the help of underworld gang was arrested by the Mumbai police. Bombay HC refers IIT coaching fee refund row to mediation Bombay high court has referred the dispute between coaching institute Rao IIT Academy and ex-students over non-refund of fees to mediation. BEST to launch buses from Gundavali Metro station to Bandra-Kurla complex BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra announced on Wednesday that premium buses will be launched from Gundavali Metro station on Western Express Highway to Bandra-Kurla complex, and another service from Thane to Andheri by next week. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: 3 deadlines to clear landfills with Rs 850 crore loan Delhi government has set staggered deadlines for clearing the city's three landfills - December 2023 for Okhla, March 2024 for Bhalswa and December 2024 for Ghazipur. A loan of Rs 850 crore will also be given to MCD for flattening the mountains of garbage. Six-point action plan in Delhi budget to clean up Yamuna mess Finance minister Kailash Gahlot reiterated in his budget speech on Wednesday Delhi government's commitment to clean the highly polluted Yamuna through a six-point action plan. The minister, however, did not commit to any deadline for rejuvenating the river. Delhi budget 2023: Learning moves away from books With education having always provided the heft to Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Delhi, the sector yet again cornered the biggest slice of the budget cake with Rs 16,575 crore, or 21% of the total allocations for 2023-24. The new thrust, according to minister Kailash Gahlot who holds the finance portfolio will be the establishment of 12 Schools of Applied Learning that will bring schools and industry on a collaborative partnership for the first time in the country. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: 3 deadlines to clear landfills with Rs 850 crore loan Delhi government has set staggered deadlines for clearing the city's three landfills - December 2023 for Okhla, March 2024 for Bhalswa and December 2024 for Ghazipur. A loan of Rs 850 crore will also be given to MCD for flattening the mountains of garbage. Six-point action plan in Delhi budget to clean up Yamuna mess Finance minister Kailash Gahlot reiterated in his budget speech on Wednesday Delhi government's commitment to clean the highly polluted Yamuna through a six-point action plan. The minister, however, did not commit to any deadline for rejuvenating the river. Delhi budget 2023: Learning moves away from books With education having always provided the heft to Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Delhi, the sector yet again cornered the biggest slice of the budget cake with Rs 16,575 crore, or 21% of the total allocations for 2023-24. The new thrust, according to minister Kailash Gahlot who holds the finance portfolio will be the establishment of 12 Schools of Applied Learning that will bring schools and industry on a collaborative partnership for the first time in the country. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: 3 deadlines to clear landfills with Rs 850 crore loan Delhi government has set staggered deadlines for clearing the city's three landfills - December 2023 for Okhla, March 2024 for Bhalswa and December 2024 for Ghazipur. A loan of Rs 850 crore will also be given to MCD for flattening the mountains of garbage. Six-point action plan in Delhi budget to clean up Yamuna mess Finance minister Kailash Gahlot reiterated in his budget speech on Wednesday Delhi government's commitment to clean the highly polluted Yamuna through a six-point action plan. The minister, however, did not commit to any deadline for rejuvenating the river. Delhi budget 2023: Learning moves away from books With education having always provided the heft to Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Delhi, the sector yet again cornered the biggest slice of the budget cake with Rs 16,575 crore, or 21% of the total allocations for 2023-24. The new thrust, according to minister Kailash Gahlot who holds the finance portfolio will be the establishment of 12 Schools of Applied Learning that will bring schools and industry on a collaborative partnership for the first time in the country. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Muslim inmates participate in Navratri fast at Prayagraj's Naini Central Jail At Prayagraj's Naini Central Jail the season of fasts throws up an unusual picture of communal harmony. While some Muslim inmates join Hindus in observing Navratri fast some Hindu inmates reciprocate by joining the Muslim brethren in Ramzan. Atiq Ahmad's son had key role in attack on Umesh The five members of Atiq Ahmad gang arrested on Tuesday for their role in the conspiracy behind the killing of lawyer Umesh Pal and his two gunners have revealed that the gangster's son Mohammad Asad played a key role in the planning and execution of February 24 attack in Dhoomanganj. Umesh Pal murder: Atiq Ahmad's son played a pivotal role in planning, execution The five members of Atiq Ahmad gang arrested on Tuesday for their role in the conspiracy behind the killing of lawyer Umesh Pal and his two gunners have revealed that the gangster's son Mohammad Asad played a key role in the planning and execution of February 24 attack in Dhoomanganj. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Two more cheetahs released into the wild at Kuno National Park Elton and Freddie, two Namibian cheetahs also known as 'The Rockstars', were released in Kuno National Park in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, marking the second successful release of cheetahs in the wild. Woman raped on marriage lure in Bhopal, accused booked A 34-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a man on the pretext of marriage for around eight months in Kolar locality. A few days back when the survivor found out that the accused was already married, she decided to file a complaint against him with Kolar police. Helmetless biker hit by dumper in Bhopal, dies A speeding dumper knocked down a 55-year-old biker on Link Road No. 2 in Habibganj on Tuesday. The biker's helmet was hanging on his bike and he sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot. The dumper driver fled the spot leaving behind his vehicle. Habibganj police have reached the spot and registered a case. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar to get two new police stations, PMU, law & order unit In a bid to improve policing in Bhubaneswar, the state government has decided to set up two new police stations, establish a project management unit (PMU), and separate investigation from law and order duties. Mamata Banerjee offers prayers at Puri temple; servitor prays to shield her from CBI, ED West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who reached Puri on Tuesday as part of her 3-day Odisha tour, offered prayers at Puri Jagannath temple on Wednesday. The shrine’s senior servitor and Mamata’s close confidante, Jagannath Swain Mohapatra, conducted a puja for her and prayed to protect her from the CBI and ED. Chatriput-Maligura section doubling work on KK line gets operational A small section of 6.9km rail line between Chatriput and Maligura stations in Koraput district under the Waltair railway division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR), on Wednesday, received authorization for the operation of train movement. More Bhubaneswar News»

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