News Digest: 'Value' ties with India, says China ahead of foreign minister's 'fence-mending' tour

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		Thursday, March 02, 2023
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		India
		'Value' ties with India, says China ahead of foreign minister's 'fence-mending' tour India calls for faster extradition of fugitive economic offenders In a direct reference to economic fugitives finding safe havens overseas, India on Wednesday called upon G20 nations to adopt multilateral action for faster extradition of such offenders and recovery of assets from abroad. Key figures not at EAM dinner, buzz over bid to avoid Lavrov The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting formally kicked off with a "gala dinner" hosted by foreign minister S Jaishankar, ahead of the meetings on Thursday that will see participation by 40 delegations, including those from the member-states. More India News»

		Science
		How Ayurveda has spur growth in skincare and hair industry, expert explains "Today's market is flooded with Ayurvedic herbs and oils that can be utilised in several ways to treat or cure a wide range of skin conditions. The vast majority of consumers favour ayurvedic anti-aging medications as well because of their distinctive ingredients," said Skin coach Bhuvneshwari Jadeja Shaktawat from Udaipur. Human antibodies found that can block multiple coronaviruses: Study Scientists have found antibodies in the blood of certain Covid-19 donors that can block infection from a broad set of coronaviruses, specifically in people who have recovered from the SARS-CoV-2 virus and were then vaccinated. The study, published in the journal Immunity, could lead to the development of a broad coronavirus vaccine and related antibody therapeutics. Social deficits, seizures in autism type linked to overactive brain circuits: Study A genetic variant of autism and schizophrenia that causes social deficits and seizures in mice and people has been linked to a cause, according to researchers from Northwestern Medicine. More Science News»

		Technology
		Telegram adds new option to save battery life on MacBooks: How will it work MacBook users will be able to customise how the Power Saving Mode works on their laptops. Instead of disabling all effects and animations, users can choose to turn off just some of them when the mode is enabled. Users can also set an option to automatically enable the Power Saving Mode when their MacBook’s battery life reaches a specific level of charge. Google announces new WearOS 3 app quality requirements Alongside the new policy changes, all WearOS apps have to target Android 11. The company has also mentioned that apps that will target lower levels won’t be discoverable to Google Play users whose devices run Android OS versions newer than the app’s target API level. Google has explained that this will ensure that the app is built to meet the safety and quality standards that users expect from upcoming WearOS versions. Oppo showcases AirTag rival, Zero-Power Tag: What it is and how it works Oppo has explained that the latest tracking device, the Zero-Power Tag uses its latest technology to run without a battery. The company has also explained that this device utilises other technologies like RF signal harvesting, backscattering, and low-power computing to work without a battery. This device can also harvest radio waves from the surrounding area which helps the device to power its functionality and communicate battery-free. More Technology News»

		Business
		GST collections jump 12%, cess at record high Goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 12.4% to Rs 1,49,577 crore in February despite a slowdown in the mop-up from imported goods. Adani Group stocks' mcap rises 6.2%, best since January 24 Return to office -- tech can't replace human touch: Wipro chairman More Business News»

		Sports
		3rd Test, Day 1: Australia in control after skittling India for 109 India's batting order collapsed like a pack of cards on a treacherous spinning wicket of Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore as the hosts bundled out for 109 runs -- their fourth lowest Test total against Australia at home. 'It was mayhem': Indore pitch draws flak after spin carnage With a total of 14 wickets falling on Day 1 of the third Test in Indore, the pitch at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, on expected lines drew flak from the former cricketers. It was a spin bowling carnage as first the hosts first folded for a lowly 109 inside two sessions, getting a taste of their own medicine, and then Australia losing four wickets as the ball turned square and kept low on the opening day itself. Harmanpreet named Mumbai Indians captain for WPL 2023 Dashing batter Harmanpreet Kaur has been named captain of the Mumbai Indians women’s team for the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). More Sports News»

		Education
		Kerala SET Result 2023 declared on lbscentre.kerala.gov.in, check direct link here LBS Centre for Science and Technology has released the Kerala State Eligibility Test, Kerala SET 2023 Result today, March 01, 2023, on the official website at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can download the SET Result by simply logging in their roll number on the official portal. Read more to check the direct link to download the result. Canadian MP proposes academic collaboration with Rayat Bahra University Liberal Party MP from Canada George Chahal on Wednesday proposed academic collaboration with Rayat Bahra University (RBU) during his meeting with RBU chancellor Gurvinder Singh Bahra. CBSE 12th Geography Exam 2023 tomorrow: Download old question papers, marking scheme here The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE will conduct the Class 12 Geography exam on March 2, 2023. Students can check the old question papers, marking scheme and other details here. The Geography exam will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. More Education News»

		Environment
		Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study In a first, US startup plants carbon-guzzler GM trees Snow, rain slam California as Michigan suffers without power More Environment News»

		World
		Pak SC rules polls for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies by April Pak PM appoints 1st ambassador for Kartarpur Corridor to woo more Sikh pilgrims Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora as the ambassador-at-large for Kartarpur Corridor as part of efforts to attract Sikh pilgrims from across the world, a government notification said on Wednesday. The leading Sikh leader will work in the position in an honorary capacity, the notification said. From condoms to cosmetics, China sales grow as lockdowns end The world's top consumer and luxury goods companies have seen sales of everything from cosmetics to condoms grow in China since Beijing ended strict Covid-19 curbs, another sign that the world's No. 2 economy is reviving after the pandemic. Reckitt Benckiser, which makes Nurofen tablets, cold remedy Lemsip and Durex, saw a pick-up in China after a decline in volumes because of lockdowns. More World News»

		Environment
		Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study In a first, US startup plants carbon-guzzler GM trees Snow, rain slam California as Michigan suffers without power More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		'Lost 20 mins as gates were shut, could have saved him' Sathwik's classmates told the police that he was with them in the hostel - located on the second floor - till 9 pm on Tuesday. After that he excused himself to go downstairs, where the classrooms are, and said he'd be back in a while. Normal summer for Telangana, hints IMD Telangana is unlikely to face a harsh summer this year, even as the rest of the country is seeing high temperatures. On Wednesday, India Meteorological Department predicted a normal summer for Telangana, and stated that March to May temperatures in the state will remain normal to below normal. Worried parents flock to campus, take kids back home in Hyderabad When the news of an Intermediate student's death by suicide at one of the campuses of Sri Chaitanya in Narsingi came out, worried parents either began taking their children back home or sent someone to check on them. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Teacher booked for sexually harassing two girl students in Haryana's Yamunanagar district Police booked a teacher for allegedly sexually harassing two girl students of Class XI of a government school in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district. Punjab Budget Session to begin with governor's address on March 3 With the Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit giving his consent, the Budget Session of the Punjab Assembly will begin on March 3 with his address. Vajra Corps celebrates 73rd anniversary of Raising Vajra Corps celebrated its 73rd anniversary of Raising at the military station Jalandhar in Punjab. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two with ISIS links in Gujarat get 10 years in jail for plotting to spread terror A special NIA court here has sentenced two brothers, accused of having links with the terror outfit Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), to 10 years of imprisonment. 17,120 girls who lost a parent to Covid to get 2 lakh at their wedding During the Covid-19 pandemic, 17,120 girls in the state lost one or both parents to the virus. Australian universities to come to Gujarat's GIFT City Two Australian universities -- Wollongong and Deakin -- will soon establish campuses in 'GIFT City', Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		2024 unity call at MK Stalin's birthday: Parties say PM face not issue, need to fight BJP Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin’s 70th birthday turned out to be a virtual launchpad for yet another initiative to get a few among the major non-BJP parties on the same page for the 2024 elections – in principle, if not as part of a front. Traffic moves bumper to bumper on Anna Salai as cadres throng party headquarters The celebration of chief minister M K Stalin's birthday on Wednesday caused major traffic snarls on Anna Salai, with motorists, especially those travelling toward Teynampet, scrambling for space. Traffic moved bumper to bumper during the rush hours as party functionaries and workers from all over made a beeline for Anna Arivalayam, the party headquarters, to wish their leader. ECR residents want railway line back in Perungudi Residents of East Coast Road have decided to approach the Union government against the railways' plan to start the Chennai-Mamallapuram-Cuddalore coastal line from Chengalpet or Tambaram, instead of Perungudi. They have written to Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Chennai South MP, requesting her to get back the railway line for their benefit. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka assembly elections: Vodka and 'Lin' to woo JD(S) voters With its very existence on the line in the upcoming elections, JD(S) is looking to broaden its horizons and capitalise on the current political churn by adding the ‘Lingayat factor’ to its campaign plan. Salesman held for stealing child's gold chain in Bengaluru A 25-year-old salesman was arrested for allegedly stealing a gold chain from a two-and-a-half-year-old girl at a textile showroom in Mantri Mall on Saturday. Man ransacks friend's bakery in Bengaluru A 35-year-old man allegedly damaged a showcase at his friend's bakery in Malagala, west Bengaluru, on Wednesday after the latter refused to lend him Rs 500. Police registered a case against Prakash on charges of damaging his pal Raghunath's property. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka assembly elections: Vodka and 'Lin' to woo JD(S) voters With its very existence on the line in the upcoming elections, JD(S) is looking to broaden its horizons and capitalise on the current political churn by adding the ‘Lingayat factor’ to its campaign plan. Salesman held for stealing child's gold chain in Bengaluru A 25-year-old salesman was arrested for allegedly stealing a gold chain from a two-and-a-half-year-old girl at a textile showroom in Mantri Mall on Saturday. Man ransacks friend's bakery in Bengaluru A 35-year-old man allegedly damaged a showcase at his friend's bakery in Malagala, west Bengaluru, on Wednesday after the latter refused to lend him Rs 500. Police registered a case against Prakash on charges of damaging his pal Raghunath's property. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		UBT group issues notice over Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's 'deshdrohi' remark Responding to BJP's demand to invoke breach of privilege proceedings against Sanjay Raut, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday issued in the legislative council a breach of privilege notice against CM Eknath Shinde for describing the opposition as "deshdrohi" (anti-national). Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole joins Ajit Pawar in panning Sanjay Raut, but hits out at BJP too The Congress and NCP, two of the constituents of the MVA, distanced themselves from the controversial statement made by MP Sanjay Raut of the Shiv Sena (UBT), the third constituent of the MVA. TC booked for sexual harassment on Nagpur-Mumbai Duranto Express A railway ticket checker has been booked for sexually harassing a female passenger on a long-distance train. CSMT railway police have given a notice to the ticket checker to remain present for inquiries. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		New equipment to make G20 fireproof in Delhi Mindful that the city cannot be found wanting should fires break out when the G20 summit brings international delegates to the capital in September, Delhi Fire Service is preparing to renovate fire stations, purchase the latest firefighting equipment and boost fire safety at the meeting venues and lodgings of the guests. Delhi stretches to make road to summit comfortable for delegates Delhi Traffic Police has carried out the audit of around 90 roads ahead of the G20 summit and have written to the civic authorities to make any required changes to minimise traffic holdups. Delhi HC publishes translations of judgments in Hindi Delhi High Court has published the Hindi version of some of the judgments passed this year for the understanding of litigants. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		New equipment to make G20 fireproof in Delhi Mindful that the city cannot be found wanting should fires break out when the G20 summit brings international delegates to the capital in September, Delhi Fire Service is preparing to renovate fire stations, purchase the latest firefighting equipment and boost fire safety at the meeting venues and lodgings of the guests. Delhi stretches to make road to summit comfortable for delegates Delhi Traffic Police has carried out the audit of around 90 roads ahead of the G20 summit and have written to the civic authorities to make any required changes to minimise traffic holdups. Delhi HC publishes translations of judgments in Hindi Delhi High Court has published the Hindi version of some of the judgments passed this year for the understanding of litigants. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		New equipment to make G20 fireproof in Delhi Mindful that the city cannot be found wanting should fires break out when the G20 summit brings international delegates to the capital in September, Delhi Fire Service is preparing to renovate fire stations, purchase the latest firefighting equipment and boost fire safety at the meeting venues and lodgings of the guests. Delhi stretches to make road to summit comfortable for delegates Delhi Traffic Police has carried out the audit of around 90 roads ahead of the G20 summit and have written to the civic authorities to make any required changes to minimise traffic holdups. Delhi HC publishes translations of judgments in Hindi Delhi High Court has published the Hindi version of some of the judgments passed this year for the understanding of litigants. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Atiq Ahmed's close aide's house razed in Prayagraj; firearms, sword seized A joint team of Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA), district administration and police on Wednesday demolished a house belonging to Zafar Ahmad in Chakia, Kasari Masari locality under Dhoomanganj police station amidst tight security arrangements. Zafar is said to be a close associate of mafia don-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. Prayagraj administration razes house where Atiq Ahmed's wife, sons lived Prayagraj district administration on Wednesday demolished a house that was occupied by jailed gangster Atiq Ahmed’s wife and two sons. Umesh Pal murder: House of Atiq Ahmed's close aide demolished in Prayagraj A joint team of Prayagraj police, administration and Prayagraj Development Authority on Wednesday started the exercise of demolishing the house of Khalid Zafar, a close associate of mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed at Chakia area in Prayagraj. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		15-year-old molested in Bhopal's Ashoka Garden A 15-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a youth in Ashoka Garden locality on February 22. The girl approached Ashoka Garden police station on Tuesday to file a complaint against the accused. Jeweller arrested for running betting ring in Shamla Hills The city crime branch on Wednesday claimed to have busted an online betting racket and nabbed a jeweller involved in betting on cricket matches at his home in Professor Colony in posh Shamla Hills locality. Clouds come in, night temperature goes up in Bhopal There were clouds in Bhopal on Wednesday. It led to a sharp rise in the night temperature. The weather department has forecast a possibility of clouding at several places in the state while a few places may also witness mild showers. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha: Angul-Sukinda rail line opened for goods trains The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Wednesday issued an authorisation letter for opening of Angul-Sukinda new broad gauge single electrified line for goods traffic with a maximum speed of 65km per hour. Naba Das murder: Odisha Congress MLA serves breach of privilege notice on CM Naveen Patnaik Congress legislature party leader Narasingha Mishra on Wednesday served a breach of privilege notice on chief minister Naveen Patnaik and minister of state for home Tushar Kanti Behera, alleging that they misled the assembly on judicial monitoring of probe into minister Naba Das’ murder. Man gets 10-year rigorous imprisonment for murder A man was sentenced 10 years' rigorous imprisonment by district and sessions judge, Sundargarh, on Tuesday for killing a man five years ago. More Bhubaneswar News»

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