News Digest: Amid Doklam row, Bhutan & India celebrate bilateral ties

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		Thursday, April 06, 2023
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		India
		Amid Doklam row, Bhutan & India celebrate bilateral ties Long recognised Arunachal as integral part of India: US India, Japan agree to boost defence ties in space, cyber More India News»

		Science
		AI better than humans at key heart test: Study Skyroot successfully conducts long duration endurance test of Dhawan-II cryogenic engine Radio waves detected from Earth-like exoplanet betray its magnetic field Researchers have identified an Earth-like exoplanet, a rocky one orbiting a star about 12 light years from Earth, that could have a magnetic field like Earth does.In addition to pointing compass needles in the north direction, Earth's magnetic field helps preserve its atmosphere by deflecting high energy particles and plasma regularly blasted out of the sun, thereby, helping sustain life on the planet. More Science News»

		Technology
		IIT Madras researchers to develop tech to use paddy waste to manufacture supercapacitors Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have announced plans to develop an eco-friendly method of upcycling paddy waste into raw materials for industrial applications. Paddy waste is currently burned by farmers, resulting in significant environmental pollution. The team aims to produce a usable activated carbon using the waste, a key component in making supercapacitors, which offer significant benefits to the electronics, energy and agricultural sectors. This is what IT minister has to say on regulating AI The Indian government has no plans to regulate the growth of artificial intelligence in the country, according to IT and telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. While the government is working to standardise responsible AI and promote best practices, Vaishnaw said ethical concerns and risks, such as bias and discrimination, and privacy violations, are associated with AI. Facebook Messenger shared games on video calls: What is it, available games and more More Technology News»

		Business
		India's journey highlights lessons for other countries embarking on own digital transformation: IMF World Bank seeks more funds to expand mission Gold hits fresh high of Rs 61,000 over eco, geopolitical fears More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 runs for second successive win Pacers Nathan Ellis and Arshdeep Singh shone with the ball after classy fifties from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh to help Punjab Kings register their second successive win of the Indian Premier League 2023. Punjab defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 runs in a high-scoring match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Kohli looks relaxed after giving away captaincy roles: AB de Villiers Virat Kohli got off to a spectacular start in IPL 2023 with an unbeaten 82 to fashion Royal Challengers Bangalore's eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their season-opener. Watch: Milne's brute power that breaks Nissanka's bat into two pieces New Zealand pacer Adam Milne ripped apart the Sri Lankan batting with his lethal bowling as he claimed a five-wicket haul to set up Kiwis' nine-wicket victory in the 2nd T20I in Dunedin on Wednesday. More Sports News»

		Education
		NCF: Board exams prevent truly holistic development From Greece to Magadh, new history chapters to be added in 2024 Not notifying deleted content on Gandhi, RSS an 'oversight': NCERT More Education News»

		Environment
		Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Democracy is under threat: Taiwan's President in joint remarks China blasts meeting between Taiwan leader and US House speaker North Korea says US-South Korea drills push tension to 'brink of nuclear war' More World News»

		Environment
		Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. 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. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Youth strangles dad to death after fight in Hyderabad A 22-year-old youth allegedly strangled his father to death after a fight broke out between them over the latter's alcohol addiction at their residence in Kargil Nagar in Kulsumpura on Tuesday. Telangana districts brace for hailstorm as IMD issues orange alert Less than a month after heavy hailstorm wreaked havoc in several districts in Telangana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has yet again issued an orange alert for hailstorm activity in central and northern districts for April 6 and 7. 13 held for running fake call centre from Hyderabad flat Cyberabad police have arrested 13 persons for operating a fake call centre targeting Amazon Prime customers based in Australia and Canada. The fraudsters have been attempting to dupe Amazon Prime customers by making them install remote desktop applications on their cell phones. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Arvind Kejriwal emphasizes importance of positive agendas and unity among people over opposition parties When leaders of various opposition parties emphasized the need to work together in order to defeat the BJP in the general elections of 2024, AAP convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the unity of the people was more important than the unity of opposition parties. Haryana establishes 'Quality Assurance Authority' to improve quality control systems for engineering works The Haryana government has finally established the 'Quality Assurance Authority' (QAA) in the finance department to ensure zero corruption, improve quality control systems for engineering works and enhance quality control systems. Haryana govt introduces 'Vivadon Ka Samadhan' for colonisers In yet another move targeted to help the colonizers defaulting in clearing the arrears of licence fee and renewal fee, the Haryana cabinet chaired by CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday approved another one of its kind one-time settlement scheme “Vivadon Ka Samadhan”. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Unseasonal rain melts ice cream sales in state 'More retail investors after pandemic, provided stability' CAG's proposal to charge higher land premium ignored More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Boy, 7, drowns in corporation pool, three booked A seven-year-old boy drowned in a corporation-run swimming pool at Periamet on Tuesday evening during a training course. Tamil Nadu tops in prisons ranking due to less crowd Fewer overcrowded prisons, an increased representation of women among prison staff and fewer vacancies have helped Tamil Nadu's prisons department to emerge as the number one in the country, according to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022. For Tamil Nadu prisons department, this is a substantial jump as it was ranked 10th in IJR 2019 and sixth in IJR 2020. I am also a delta man, says Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin Chief minister M K Stalin turned emotional during a debate in the state assembly on Wednesday, asserting that he too hailed from the Cauvery delta region and would not permit coal mining in the agriculture protected zone. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka student bodies unite to protest scrapping of 2B reservations to OBC Muslims Student bodies got together on Wednesday and announced that will protest if the 2B reservation to OBC Muslims is not restored. Music row: Colonel's brother succumbs to injuries A 54-year-old man, beaten up by his neighbours for raising objection to loud music on Sunday, succumbed to injuries on Tuesday at Vignan Nagar in HAL police limits. Karnataka tops states, UTs in providing access to justice Karnataka tops the list of states and Union Territories in providing access to justice and three other southern states figure among the best five, according to the India Justice Report 2022. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka student bodies unite to protest scrapping of 2B reservations to OBC Muslims Student bodies got together on Wednesday and announced that will protest if the 2B reservation to OBC Muslims is not restored. Music row: Colonel's brother succumbs to injuries A 54-year-old man, beaten up by his neighbours for raising objection to loud music on Sunday, succumbed to injuries on Tuesday at Vignan Nagar in HAL police limits. Karnataka tops states, UTs in providing access to justice Karnataka tops the list of states and Union Territories in providing access to justice and three other southern states figure among the best five, according to the India Justice Report 2022. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		2 who tampered with ATMs and stole cash held in Mumbai Two men who tampered with ATMs and stole cash were recently arrested by the MHB Colony police. Accused duo Dhirendra Pal alias Nanu and Abhishek Yadav, both 22, admitted to have targeted 21 ATMs. ED files theft case against 2 of its staffers The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a theft and criminal breach of trust case against two of its contractual staff (data entry operator and office boy) for revealing confidential information about a Pune-based money laundering case to the accused and his servant. Uddhav Thackeray not in jail only due to father's deeds: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde BJP leaders and CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday attacked Uddhav Thackeray for his comment that deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis was "fadtoos" (worthless). Thackeray had said it after complaining of an alleged attack by Shiv Sena against a UBT activist. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops to escort 2 processions in Delhi's Jahangirpuri Two Hanuman Jayanti processions will wind their way through Delhi's Jahangirpuri under heavy police and paramilitary protection Thursday. After initially turning down VHP and Bajrang Dal's requests seeking permission for the rallies, Delhi Police decided to allow the two after speaking to the organisers. Bone marrow transplants to start at three central govt hospitals in Delhi soon Day temperature likely to rise to 33 degree Celsius in Delhi The day temperature on Wednesday rose to 32.4 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, at Safdarjung, which is the city's base station. It was 1.1 degrees more than Tuesday's maximum temperature. At 34.5 degrees Celsius, Pitampura was the hottest station on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Cops to escort 2 processions in Delhi's Jahangirpuri Two Hanuman Jayanti processions will wind their way through Delhi's Jahangirpuri under heavy police and paramilitary protection Thursday. After initially turning down VHP and Bajrang Dal's requests seeking permission for the rallies, Delhi Police decided to allow the two after speaking to the organisers. Bone marrow transplants to start at three central govt hospitals in Delhi soon Day temperature likely to rise to 33 degree Celsius in Delhi The day temperature on Wednesday rose to 32.4 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, at Safdarjung, which is the city's base station. It was 1.1 degrees more than Tuesday's maximum temperature. At 34.5 degrees Celsius, Pitampura was the hottest station on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Cops to escort 2 processions in Delhi's Jahangirpuri Two Hanuman Jayanti processions will wind their way through Delhi's Jahangirpuri under heavy police and paramilitary protection Thursday. After initially turning down VHP and Bajrang Dal's requests seeking permission for the rallies, Delhi Police decided to allow the two after speaking to the organisers. Bone marrow transplants to start at three central govt hospitals in Delhi soon Day temperature likely to rise to 33 degree Celsius in Delhi The day temperature on Wednesday rose to 32.4 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, at Safdarjung, which is the city's base station. It was 1.1 degrees more than Tuesday's maximum temperature. At 34.5 degrees Celsius, Pitampura was the hottest station on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		HC gives respondents last chance to reply in plea seeking shifting of Krishna Janmabhoomi case SP meet discusses mayoral aspirants BJP takes up voters' verification in city More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Daylight robbery bid at Bhopal financial services firm foiled by alert manager, security guard; incident caught on camera An alert manager and a security guard allegedly foiled a robbery bid in broad daylight at a financial services company office located in Indrapuri in Piplani area of Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Wednesday morning. MP girl swallows mobile during fight with brother, prompting emergency surgery A quarrel between a brother and sister over a Chinese cell phone in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh took a shocking turn when the 18-year-old girl swallowed the device in a desperate attempt to end the dispute. Govt illegally spends crores on private vehicles: Congress RTI cell Congress on Tuesday claimed that the state government is spending crores of rupees every month to illegally hire private vehicles for ministers' staff and officials. At a press conference, state Congress legal cell chief JP Dhanopia and in-charge of the party's state RTI cell Puneet Tandon claimed that a huge sum of money is being spent every month illegally by the government which is flouting all norms to hire private vehicles. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Japanese agency interested in supporting climate projects in Odisha' Chief minister Naveen Patnaik and the state government delegation held a meeting with the senior leadership of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and discussed various upcoming social-sector and infrastructure projects in Odisha on Wednesday. Odisha gets Rs 26,000 crore investment intent in Tokyo meet Odisha received investment intents of Rs 26,000 crore during a business meeting in Tokyo in which chief minister Naveen Patnaik highlighted how the state is becoming the fulcrum of trade and commerce in the Bay of Bengal region. Japan firm promises world's largest steel plant in Odisha Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) plans to build the world's largest steel plant in Odisha, its president Eiji Hashimoto told chief minister Naveen Patnaik in Tokyo on Tuesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

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