News Digest: Palghar case: Maharashtra changes stand, ready for CBI probe

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		Thursday, March 30, 2023
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		India
		Palghar case: Maharashtra changes stand, ready for CBI probe Nearly three years after two sadhus were lynched by a mob in Palghar, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday changed its stand and said it would have no objection if the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the incident Connectivity plans must be consultative: NSA The SCO meeting of top security officials on Wednesday saw NSA Ajit Doval emphasising on the need for connectivity initiatives to be consultative and transparent, while also underlining the need to identify and implement sanctions against global terrorist entities. Tally of hostile witnesses in Malegaon case now hits 31 More India News»

		Science
		Molecule neutralising SARS-CoV-2 virus found, could reduce infection duration upon exposure Gaganyaan: Two key simulators for astronaut training being readied, two in place Scientists discover a supermassive black hole pointing directly at Earth More Science News»

		Technology
		Google announces new ways to verify info in Search: What are they, how will they help users and more "Everyone should be empowered with the tools they need to find information they can trust. That’s why we build features to help you evaluate the information you come across online while expanding the range of helpful information you can find," the company said in a blog post. The search engine giant introduced new features, "Perspectives" and "About this author". Moto G13: Buying guide to Motorola's latest budget smartphone Moto G13 is here. Motorola has expanded its budget smartphone lineup with the launch of Moto G13 in India. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s mid-range gaming processor and its price starts at Rs 9,499. The smartphone runs Android 13 and it is backed by a 5000 mAh battery. If you are also planning to buy the new budget smartphone, then here’s a buyer’s guide for you. Smartwatch users, these 7 features you must use Smartwatches have become one of the most-important wearable devices in the last few years. The segment has been seeing over 100% growth year-on-year in India. There are watches available across price bands. However, while smartwatches have become a popular device, not many users use the device ‘properly’. Here are 7 features that are there in almost any smartwatch and are a must try. More Technology News»

		Business
		Govt offers 106 coal blocks in seventh auction Govt plans to borrow Rs8.8 lakh crore in first half of FY2024 The Centre plans to borrow Rs 8.88 lakh crore via bonds from the market in the first six months of the fiscal year starting on April 1, the finance ministry said in a release on Wednesday. The Centre's borrowing has more than doubled from 2019 levels as the government's social spending on free food and subsidies rose to record highs largely due to the Covid pandemic. Sebi to submit report on Adani to Supreme Court-appointed panel The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will submit its findings on the Adani Group to a court-appointed committee, as directed by the Supreme Court. The investigation is to focus on whether Adani has violated minimum public shareholding norms and manipulated stock prices, among other accusations. More Business News»

		Sports
		Dhawan is a great leader, we will miss Bairstow, says Punjab Kings' Jitesh In Jonny Bairstow's absence, Punjab Kings will be left with two choices for a specialist wicket-keeper - Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma. 29-year-old Jitesh played 12 matches last season and scored 234 runs at an average of 29.25, including 12 maximums. Lara, Fleming, Nehra, Ponting, Sanga & more: Legends who are IPL coaches The IPL has always been a tournament that has had the biggest cricketing stars on the field. But off the field as well, a number of legendary cricketers are associated with the 10 franchises as Head Coaches. Watch: Virat Kohli reveals his 'GOAT' in cricket Ace India and Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday revealed the names of two persons who he considers as the 'Greatest Of All Time' in the game of cricket. Describing why he considered them as 'GOAT', Kohli said that the two changed the dynamics of the cricket completely with their game. More Sports News»

		Education
		Desh Bhagat University organises life skill programme Over 150 students from different departments such as engineering, management, and pharmacy attended Desh Bhagat University's life skill programme. Read the article below to know more updates and information on the same. Bihar BEd CET Admit Card 2023 to release tomorrow on biharcetbed-lnmu.in, how to download The Bihar BEd CET Admit Card 2023 will be released tomorrow, March 30, 2023, on the official website biharcetbed-lnmu.in. The exam will take place on April 8, 2023, and only registered candidates will be able to download the hall ticket. The test consists of120 objective-type questions with one mark for each. SSC Exam Calendar 2023 released on ssc.nic.in, check dates for MTS, CHSL, CGL The Staff Selection Commission has released the schedule of examination for the CHSL Tier 1 and CGL Tier 2 Examinations 2022. The MTS exam will be held from May 2 to May 19, 2023, while the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2022 (Tier-II) will be held on May 2, 2023. More Education News»

		Environment
		Eco-friendly goods defy downward trade trend: United Nations Environmentally friendly products like electric cars and wind turbines have bucked the current downward trend in overall global trade, continuing to show strong growth, the United Nations said Thursday. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		King Charles III makes world debut as tour starts in Germany Pakistan court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan in woman judge threat case Islamabad-based judicial magistrate Malik Aman presiding over the hearing rejected a plea by Khan's counsel to grant him exemption from in-person appearance.He also rejected a plea by Khan's lawyer to allow the former prime minister to appear on March 30 when the prosecution lawyer opposed the move by saying that he should have appeared by the deadline of the arrest warrants. Taiwan president defiant after China threatens retaliation for US trip More World News»

		Environment
		Eco-friendly goods defy downward trade trend: United Nations Environmentally friendly products like electric cars and wind turbines have bucked the current downward trend in overall global trade, continuing to show strong growth, the United Nations said Thursday. 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. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Drunk man hacks wife, daughter with axe in Telangana An alcoholic man allegedly killed his daughter and wife with an axe on Wednesday night. The incident took place in Bhupalpally municipality limits. The deceased were identified as A Rama (38) and her daughter Chandana (17). Tribal festival from April 6, 50,000 may take part in Telangana A three-day tribal festival will be held in Kothagudem from April 6 during when various issues relating to education, job opportunities, etc., will be discussed. Congress postcard campaign to begin on April 3 As part of its fight on disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha, Congress will launch a massive postcard campaign on April 3, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Amritpal Singh, in video, asks for a gathering of Sikhs Fugitive Khalistan advocate Amritpal Singh was seen in a video released on social media Wednesday in which he urged the Akal Takht jathedar to convene a Sarbat Khalsa, a gathering of Sikhs, at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo of Punjab this Baisakhi on April 14. SHO, ASI held for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe in Haryana's Yamunanagar The Haryana police on Wednesday arrested two police officers in Yamunanagar district for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from an accused family for weakening a criminal case against them. Pregnant woman killed in road accident in Mohali A pregnant woman died when a car she was travelling in collided with a stationary truck on the Kharar-Landran highway in Mohali on Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Loyola Class 8 pupil beats Class 4 boy in Ahmedabad On March 24, a Class 8 student of St Xavier's Loyola Hall in Memnagar beat up a Class 4 student with a metal lunch box, after an altercation on the playground. Ahmedabad may get light rain today The forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday indicated there could be light to moderate rain or thundershowers in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Active Covid cases cross 2,000-mark in Gujarat Active Covid cases in Gujarat on Wednesday crossed 2,000 after seven months. The state had 2,018 cases on August 23 last year. After three days, the state again breached the 400-daily cases mark with 401 cases. Of these, 141 were from Ahmedabad city, 30 from Surat city, 29 from Rajkot city, 22 each from Morbi and Vadodara, 21 from Vadodara city, 16 from Mehsana and 15 from Surat among others. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin suspends IPS officer, warns against violations Chief minister M K Stalin on Wednesday informed the state assembly that he had suspended former Ambasamudram assistant superintendent of police (ASP) Balveer Singh for alleged custodial torture of people. Aavin says 'nahi' to 'dahi'; Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin lambasts FSSAI move On a day when Aavin said a categorical 'no' to Food Safety and Standards Commission of India's (FSSAI) proposal to print 'Dahi' in Hindi on curd packets, chief minister M K Stalin called FSSAI's directive a "brazen disregard to our mother tongue." Soon, taxi drivers won't need badges in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Transport Minister SS Sivasankar on Wednesday announced that motorists need not apply for commercial badges to drive taxis, autos, minivans, and other Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs). More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka HC wonders how engineer cleared Rs 5 crore bill for works during lockdown A shocked high court has directed the government advocate to secure instructions and produce the records that went into rejection of requisition for sanction for prosecution of an executive engineer who allotted and cleared civil works worth Rs 5 crore during the Covid lockdown. Karnataka: OCI candidates can apply online for CET Provisions have been made in the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal for OCI (overseas citizens of India)/ PIO (people of Indian origin) candidates to register their names and apply online for CET-2023, the gateway for admissions to government quota undergraduate engineering seats in Karnataka. Karnataka HC seeks report; BBMP says 95% work over The high court on Wednesday directed BBMP to submit a proper, comprehensive and self-speaking response by way of a compliance affidavit or status report on widening of Ballari Road to ease traffic congestion. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka HC wonders how engineer cleared Rs 5 crore bill for works during lockdown A shocked high court has directed the government advocate to secure instructions and produce the records that went into rejection of requisition for sanction for prosecution of an executive engineer who allotted and cleared civil works worth Rs 5 crore during the Covid lockdown. Karnataka: OCI candidates can apply online for CET Provisions have been made in the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal for OCI (overseas citizens of India)/ PIO (people of Indian origin) candidates to register their names and apply online for CET-2023, the gateway for admissions to government quota undergraduate engineering seats in Karnataka. Karnataka HC seeks report; BBMP says 95% work over The high court on Wednesday directed BBMP to submit a proper, comprehensive and self-speaking response by way of a compliance affidavit or status report on widening of Ballari Road to ease traffic congestion. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Builder & aides assault flat buyer, held in Mumbai wing to a civil dispute builder Hemendra Mahapara, along with six of his bouncers allegedly assaulted a tenant and injured him seriously. They were arrested by the Tilak Nagar police on Wednesday. Fire sacrifice & floral rangolis to mark Ram Navami today in Mumbai Nine days of Chaitra Navratra festivity will peak at today's festival of Ram Navami. Temples citywide have been bedecked with floral rangolis and garlands to welcome worshipers. ED freezes Rs 137 crore in laundering case involving Michael Ferreira The Enforcement Directorate (ED) froze more than Rs 137 crore in the Qnet money laundering case involving billiards player Michael Ferreira at Bengaluru and Hyderabad after searching seven locations last week. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Finally, shops at Barapullah exit to DND demolished : There is some relief for motorists using the Barapullah elevated road to reach Noida. Many of the shops and stalls encroaching on the road space were removed by Delhi Development Authority on Tuesday. Delhi: Heavy vehicles not permitted, but violations galore at Ashram flyover When the newly extended Ashram flyover was opened for use, heavy vehicles were restricted from using it because of the presence of high-tension power lines close enough overhead to pose a risk. On Wednesday, when TOI drove to the area for a spot check, it saw trucks, school buses and heavy commercial vehicles driving on the flyover in blatant violation of the several boards notifying such vehicles from using the facility. Repeated intrusions at Delhi University's women colleges worry many Three women's colleges in Delhi University have suffered the ignominy of having groups of men scaling their walls during their annual festivals and allegedly harassing the students in the past three years. While the first incident was reported from Gargi College in 2020, the latest took place at Indraprastha College for Women. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Finally, shops at Barapullah exit to DND demolished : There is some relief for motorists using the Barapullah elevated road to reach Noida. Many of the shops and stalls encroaching on the road space were removed by Delhi Development Authority on Tuesday. Delhi: Heavy vehicles not permitted, but violations galore at Ashram flyover When the newly extended Ashram flyover was opened for use, heavy vehicles were restricted from using it because of the presence of high-tension power lines close enough overhead to pose a risk. On Wednesday, when TOI drove to the area for a spot check, it saw trucks, school buses and heavy commercial vehicles driving on the flyover in blatant violation of the several boards notifying such vehicles from using the facility. Repeated intrusions at Delhi University's women colleges worry many Three women's colleges in Delhi University have suffered the ignominy of having groups of men scaling their walls during their annual festivals and allegedly harassing the students in the past three years. While the first incident was reported from Gargi College in 2020, the latest took place at Indraprastha College for Women. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Finally, shops at Barapullah exit to DND demolished : There is some relief for motorists using the Barapullah elevated road to reach Noida. Many of the shops and stalls encroaching on the road space were removed by Delhi Development Authority on Tuesday. Delhi: Heavy vehicles not permitted, but violations galore at Ashram flyover When the newly extended Ashram flyover was opened for use, heavy vehicles were restricted from using it because of the presence of high-tension power lines close enough overhead to pose a risk. On Wednesday, when TOI drove to the area for a spot check, it saw trucks, school buses and heavy commercial vehicles driving on the flyover in blatant violation of the several boards notifying such vehicles from using the facility. Repeated intrusions at Delhi University's women colleges worry many Three women's colleges in Delhi University have suffered the ignominy of having groups of men scaling their walls during their annual festivals and allegedly harassing the students in the past three years. While the first incident was reported from Gargi College in 2020, the latest took place at Indraprastha College for Women. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		2007 FIR narrates kidnap, torture of Umesh Pal by Atiq Ahmed & gang The FIR lodged by Umesh Pal against mafia don Atiq Ahmed and others in his kidnapping case states that Atiq and his henchmen had not only abducted him forcefully on gun point, but also brutally tortured him to force him to retract his statement in BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case wherein Atiq was an accused. Atiq Ahmed also an accused in guesthouse attack Atiq Ahmed's story is intertwined with the rise of criminals in Uttar Pradesh's politics. He was one of the accused booked by Lucknow's Hazratganj police in 1995, in connection with the infamous guesthouse case. It involved the attack on the then CM Mayawati, who was staying at the Mirabai Marg state guesthouse. Will carry forward my husband's fight: Jaya Pal More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Smack worth Rs 20 lakh seized in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, one held Police in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district arrested a person possessing around 200gm of smack. MP airstrip scam: Lokayukta asks CM for action against two IAS including former CS Goods worth lakhs stolen More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		No benefit in reviving 97 defunct cold storages, Odisha agriculture minister says Odisha agriculture minister Ranendra Pratap Swain on Wednesday told the assembly that there was no benefit in reviving 97 defunct cold storages in the state. Swabhimaan Anchal: From Maoist stronghold to peaceful retreat Over 350 inmates of girl’s high school at the educational complex of Badapada in Swabhimaan Anchal had a pleasant surprise on Tuesday night as they had their dinner with state government’s 5T secretary V K Pandian, who was on a two-day visit to the district to review the development activities, and other top state and district officials. Bhadrak-Nayagarh MEMU train to be flagged off in Cuttack Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the inaugural run of Bhadrak-Nayagarh Town-Bhadrak MEMU at Cuttack railway station on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

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