News Digest: Covid numbers will rise for 10-12 days, then fall: Health officials

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		Thursday, April 13, 2023
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		India
		Covid numbers will rise for 10-12 days, then fall: Health officials Covid-19 is moving towards an endemic stage in India, top officials in the health ministry said even as 7,830 new cases were recorded on Wednesday, the highest in over seven months. 4 Indians killed, 1 hurt in Nepal car accident 2 Gurgaon men die in Uttarakhand forest fire More India News»

		Science
		With PSLV-C55 mission, Isro uses new rocket integration technique to cut time Light pollution may extend mosquitoes' biting season: Study New policy will push for private investment; DPIIT to issue FDI norms: Isro chief More Science News»

		Technology
		Asus announces four Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics cards Asus has unveiled four new graphics cards including ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070, TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070, Asus Dual GeForce RTX 4070 and Dual White GeForce RTX 4070. These latest Nvidia graphics cards are equipped with Ada Lovelace architecture, DLSS 3 neural rendering, and ray-tracing technology, promising to deliver more than 100 frames per second at 1440p resolution. WhatsApp may soon add a search bar in settings for Android users WhatsApp is bringing a new search bar to its Android app in the Settings section, as it already exists on Apple iPhones. Currently, the feature is available to beta testers through the Google Play Beta Programme, but it is expected to be rolled out for a wider audience with an upcoming update. Users can access the feature at the top of the settings section and type what they need to search in the app's settings. Philips Facial Hair Remover 5000 series review: A great addition to the vanity kit The Philips Facial Hair Remover 5000 series comes with a price tag of Rs 1,844. The device justifies its price tag completely with its flawless and effortless performance. You can easily get rid of unwanted facial hair with the help of this female grooming tool from Philips. The manufacturer is also giving two years of warranty with the product. In all, it's a great beauty product to add to your vanity kit. More Technology News»

		Business
		India remains concerned about global economic outlook, geopolitical environment: Union finance minister Sitharaman Pioneering industrialist Keshub Mahindra passes away India’s oldest billionaire, philanthropist and doyen of India Inc, Keshub Mahindra, passed away on Wednesday. He was 99. Retail inflation dips below 6%; IIP slightly up at 5.6% Retail inflation eased sharply in March on the back of moderating food prices and a favourable base effect and dipped below the 6% mark, while industrial output growth remained healthy in February, bringing much-needed cheer against the backdrop of a gloomy global economic outlook. More Business News»

		Sports
		Dhoni heroics in vain as Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 3 runs Playing his 200th match as Chennai Super Kings captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni almost pulled off an incredible victory, but that was not to be as his team went down fighting by just 3 runs against Rajasthan Royals at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. CSK's Dhoni becomes first player to captain an IPL team in 200 matches Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday etched his name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books by becoming the first player to captain an IPL side in 200 games. Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at MA Chidambaram Stadium is the charismatic skipper Dhoni's 200th game as the Chennai side's captain. He is the only IPL captain to lead in 200 or more matches in the league. It can only be up from here, says Delhi Capitals' Sourav Ganguly Delhi Capitals have the worst possible start to the 2023 Indian Premier League season, losing four matches on the trot to remain glued at the bottom of the ten-team league's standings. The DC's Director of Cricket and former India captain Sourav Ganguly opined that the team can only go up from here, while agreeing that the young team has to find a way to make a comeback in the tournament. More Sports News»

		Education
		CUO Koraput to launch new programme in agriculture, forest management Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput, is set to launch programmes in agriculture and forest management, according to Vice Chancellor Chakradhar Tripathi. The university is also inviting students to apply for 14 PG programmes available this year, including a two-year Bachelor of Education and an executive MBA. NEET 2023: 10 most important tips to improve your NEET Physics score Physics is a vital subject in NEET 2023, and students must master the fundamental principles and laws of the subject. Regular practice, solving previous papers, and focusing on essential topics like mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and modern physics is essential for achieving a high score. Army organises Agniveer Mock Test and Anti Drug Lecture in Poonch The Indian army organized a mock written test for Agniveer scheme and conducted an anti-drug lecture in the Mendhar region of the Poonch district. The motive of the event was to guide aspirants away from the abuse of drugs, raise awareness about their negative impact on society, and inspire them to excel in their lives. More Education News»

		Environment
		Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Biden on nostalgia tour of Ireland, meets UK PM Rishi Sunak The US President Joe Biden on Wednesday began a nostalgia-filled tour of the Republic of Ireland, jetting in from Northern Ireland where he pushed for an end to political paralysis in the British province. Biden emerged from Air Force One at Dublin airport to driving wind and rain. Labour ad campaign targeting UK PM & his wife slammed Trump: Macron is 'kissing Xi's ass' Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron was "kissing" China's President Xi Jinping's "ass," during his visit to China last week. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said the US had "absolutely no say" in the world since he left office. More World News»

		Environment
		Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found. 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. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Virus sees rise in Telangana, 31 of 33 districs report Covid-19 cases The number of Covid-19 cases are steadily increasing in the state with 31 out of 33 districts now recording positive cases. A month ago only 9 or 10 districts had Covid-19 cases. In the last one week, only Jayashankar Bhupalpally and Kumuram Bheem Asifabad districts have not seen any cases of Covid-19 as per official records. Massive fire engulfs factory in Nacharam, no casualties A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory at Mallapur Industrial area within Nacharam police station limits on Wednesday. Easy-to-fit illegal sirens & horns boom on roads, escape cop net in Hyderabad Along with other traffic violations, Hyderabad's policemen are struggling to arrest another serious offence: Illegal use of sirens and pressure horns. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana govt putting undue burden on public to benefit private power companies: Bhupinder Singh Hooda Former Haryana chief minister and the leader of opposition in the state assembly Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday alleged that the BJP-JJP government was imposing a heavy burden on electricity consumers by procuring power from external sources at high rates, without adhering to long-term agreements. Haryana to provide rail connectivity between Delhi airport and Hisar Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has approved the proposal for Rail Connectivity between Delhi airport and Maharaja Agrasen International Airport Hisar via Bijwasan –Gurugram– Garhi Harsaru - Sultanpur - Farukhnagar – Jhajjar for freight as well as passengers. Punjab police arrest four smugglers in Fazilka; recover 36.9 kg of heroin Punjab police on Wednesday arrested four drug smugglers after recovering 35 packets of heroin, weighing 36.9 kg, from their possession from village Lalo Wali in Fazilka district. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat is silent, allow me to oppose Delhi LG's plea: Medha Patkar Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) activist Medha Patkar on Wednesday sought permission to make submissions before the metropolitan court, opposing Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) V K Saxena's plea to put the criminal trial against him in abeyance for as long as he remains the LG. Gujarat to get 2 lakh Vaccination doses : The state, as of Tuesday afternoon, did not have fresh stocks of Covishield or Covaxin doses. Vaccination centres in Ahmedabad and Surat, which are running low on vaccine doses, have been waiting to replenish their stocks, said sources. Ahmedabad: Man held for murdering former lover in Ramol Four days after the body of a 36-year-old woman was found near the CTM overbridge, city crime branch on Tuesday arrested a 55-year-old man for killing her. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Unani medical college admits first batch of postgraduate students in Chennai The Government College for Unani medicine admitted its first batch of postgraduate students on Wednesday. State Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi yet to give assent to siddha university bill Tamil Nadu government is awaiting governor R N Ravi's nod for a bill on state siddha university for more than six months after it replied to the clarifications he had sought, health minister Ma Subramanian said here on Wednesday. Man dies after external unit of air-conditioner falls on him in Chennai A contract worker died on Tuesday after an external unit of an air-conditioner unit fell on him at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Youth stabs wife of 7 months to death in Bengaluru A 26-year-old private firm employee was arrested on Wednesday morning after he allegedly stabbed his wife to death. Police identified the deceased as Genelia aka Jenny, 22, from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Man dies 20 days after bike accident A 20-year-old biker succumbed to the injuries he had sustained in an accident 20 days ago. Police identified the deceased as Karthik C, a resident of Moodalapalya. He was riding his bike toward Nagarabhavi from Moodalapalya Circle at 4.15am on March 23. Karnataka election: With V Somanna in Varuna fray, ex-CM Siddaramaiah presses for second seat With BJP fielding housing minister V Somanna in Varuna, Siddaramaiah, Congress Legislature Party leader and former chief minister, is said to be even more keen on contesting from a second seat. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Youth stabs wife of 7 months to death in Bengaluru A 26-year-old private firm employee was arrested on Wednesday morning after he allegedly stabbed his wife to death. Police identified the deceased as Genelia aka Jenny, 22, from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Man dies 20 days after bike accident A 20-year-old biker succumbed to the injuries he had sustained in an accident 20 days ago. Police identified the deceased as Karthik C, a resident of Moodalapalya. He was riding his bike toward Nagarabhavi from Moodalapalya Circle at 4.15am on March 23. Karnataka election: With V Somanna in Varuna fray, ex-CM Siddaramaiah presses for second seat With BJP fielding housing minister V Somanna in Varuna, Siddaramaiah, Congress Legislature Party leader and former chief minister, is said to be even more keen on contesting from a second seat. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Man held for marrying 'underage' girlfriend in Mumbai A 23-year-old man was arrested by Dahisar police for abduction and cheating after he tied the knot with his 'underage' girlfriend. Police said the girl's father filed a complaint that she was minor though her Aadhaar card showed she had completed 18. Principals booked for not letting two kids sit in class or take tests over fees in Mumbai Two principals of the primary and secondary sections of a partly aided minority school in Kalina and its manager were booked on Tuesday after a parent complained her two sons, aged 12 and 11, were made to sit in corridors during school hours over non-payment of fees. Uddhav Thackeray asks Sharad Pawar to speak at Mumbai rally; Congress neta to visit Amid reports of differences in the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray has requested NCP president Sharad Pawar to address the joint MVA rally to be held in Mumbai on May 1, while Congress leader K C Venugopal is scheduled to meet Thackeray at Matoshree. It is likely Pawar will address the rally. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		In Delhi, civic hospitals boost steps to fight virus, focus on vaccine too Both MCD and NDMC are stepping up Covid arrangements at their hospitals, including setting up flu clinics, testing facilities, engaging mobile vans for testing in busy areas, and maintaining adequate stocks of essential medicines and equipment. They are also promoting booster vaccination for both hospital staff and patients. This summer, Delhi to join hands with neighbours to fight bad air Delhi government hopes to tackle pollution in the summer with a 16-point plan. The plan will focus on initiating dialogues with the neighbouring states on joint action that will tackle dust pollution, which is one of the major sources of summer pollution, and industrial pollution. Developing ponds and parks are also envisaged. Why tracking oxygen levels is key if you have tested Covid positive With several Covid-infected individuals suffering from fluctuating oxygen levels after 4-5 days of illness, doctors have advised all patients to monitor their oxygen saturation levels once diagnosed with the disease. They said that while it was important for all patients to monitor their oxygen levels, it was especially critical for the elderly and those with comorbid conditions. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		In Delhi, civic hospitals boost steps to fight virus, focus on vaccine too Both MCD and NDMC are stepping up Covid arrangements at their hospitals, including setting up flu clinics, testing facilities, engaging mobile vans for testing in busy areas, and maintaining adequate stocks of essential medicines and equipment. They are also promoting booster vaccination for both hospital staff and patients. This summer, Delhi to join hands with neighbours to fight bad air Delhi government hopes to tackle pollution in the summer with a 16-point plan. The plan will focus on initiating dialogues with the neighbouring states on joint action that will tackle dust pollution, which is one of the major sources of summer pollution, and industrial pollution. Developing ponds and parks are also envisaged. Why tracking oxygen levels is key if you have tested Covid positive With several Covid-infected individuals suffering from fluctuating oxygen levels after 4-5 days of illness, doctors have advised all patients to monitor their oxygen saturation levels once diagnosed with the disease. They said that while it was important for all patients to monitor their oxygen levels, it was especially critical for the elderly and those with comorbid conditions. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		In Delhi, civic hospitals boost steps to fight virus, focus on vaccine too Both MCD and NDMC are stepping up Covid arrangements at their hospitals, including setting up flu clinics, testing facilities, engaging mobile vans for testing in busy areas, and maintaining adequate stocks of essential medicines and equipment. They are also promoting booster vaccination for both hospital staff and patients. This summer, Delhi to join hands with neighbours to fight bad air Delhi government hopes to tackle pollution in the summer with a 16-point plan. The plan will focus on initiating dialogues with the neighbouring states on joint action that will tackle dust pollution, which is one of the major sources of summer pollution, and industrial pollution. Developing ponds and parks are also envisaged. Why tracking oxygen levels is key if you have tested Covid positive With several Covid-infected individuals suffering from fluctuating oxygen levels after 4-5 days of illness, doctors have advised all patients to monitor their oxygen saturation levels once diagnosed with the disease. They said that while it was important for all patients to monitor their oxygen levels, it was especially critical for the elderly and those with comorbid conditions. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		ED carries out raids in Prayagraj against Atiq Ahmed in PMLA case Teams of Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out fresh raids in Prayagraj and neighbouring Kaushambi district as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against mafioso-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and those associated with him, reports Kapil Dixit. Mafia acts a thing of past, now we're just being tortured: Atiq Ahmed Brought here on Wednesday from Sabarmati Jail for interrogation, jailed politician Atiq Ahmed said from inside the police van, "State authorities are harassing my family". He added, "My mafia activities are a thing of past. I and my family are being tortured." The 62-year-old gangster alleged there was a conspiracy to eliminate him. Enforcement Directorate carries out fresh raids against Atiq Ahmed and his associates in UP Teams of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out fresh raids in Prayagraj and neighbouring Kaushambi district as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against mafioso-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his associates. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Biker slaps woman traffic cop in Bhopal An unidentified biker allegedly slapped a woman traffic cop who was deployed at busy Pul Bogda checking point in Bhopal for vehicle checking. Dalit 'humiliated' in Vidisha because son prayed in temple A 42-year-old Dalit man was allegedly forced to rub his nose on the ground in public because his son had performed pooja at a temple in MP's Vidisha district on Hanuman Jayanti. Transgenders now on OBC list in Madhya Pradesh, can avail of 14% quota In a major decision in election year, the Shivraj Singh Chouhan cabinet on Tuesday approved inclusion of transgenders in the OBC list of Madhya Pradesh. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, minister for medical education Vishwas Sarang said, "Recently, the Supreme Court recognized transgenders as the third gender and directed that the community should be given reservation benefits in educational institutions and appointments. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		SC upholds Orissa HC order, says land acquisition for Vedanta varsity project illegal The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld an Orissa high court order of November 2010 and ruled that acquisition of more than 8,000-acre land for Vedanta Group’s proposed university project along Puri-Konark Marine Drive was illegal. Two arrested for woman's murder in Deogarh last week The Deogarh police on Tuesday arrested two persons in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old woman, who was stabbed and bludgeoned to death on the premises of her office in Deogarh town on April 4. 'Progress seen in multidisciplinary education under NEP' The state government is surpassing the targets set for different higher educational institutions and universities in implementing various components of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, according to data released during a meeting of east and central zone states. More Bhubaneswar News»

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