News Digest: Congman marries to field wife from reserved seat, she gives AAP victory

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		Sunday, May 14, 2023
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		India
		Congman marries to field wife from reserved seat, she gives AAP victory Rise in students seeking help, IIT-B to have more counsellors NCP MLA booked for activist's killing More India News»

		Science
		Study suggests anti-depressant reduces stress, depression Depression affects millions of people globally as a result of psychological stress. Most antidepressant drugs, on the other hand, are slow, prone to resistance, and have severe side effects, prompting the creation of more effective therapeutic options. Sleep apnoea may raise risk of long Covid: Study People with obstructive sleep apnoea may be at significantly higher risk of suffering long Covid, according to a study. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disorder characterised by repetitive episodes of nocturnal breathing cessation due to upper airway collapse. However, the condition is often underdiagnosed. Vast majority of tweets about obesity are negative: Study Tweets about obesity are predominantly negative, finds an analysis of more than 25,000 posts shared on social media platform Twitter. The findings to be presented at the upcoming European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May), showed that about 72.97 per cent of tweets represented negative sentiments, followed by neutral (18.78 per cent) and positive (8.25 per cent). More Science News»

		Technology
		WhatsApp international call scam: 8 things you need to watch out for International calls from unknown numbers have seen a massive rise in the last few weeks. These calls are both audio and video. The increase in numbers has made the government take cognisance. WhatsApp too on its part has said that it will ramp up its AI and ML systems to bring down such incidents. While the government and WhatsApp seem to be doing their part, it is also important for the lay WhatsApp users to be on the guard. Here are some simple things that they need to watch out for to avoid falling for such scams. Canon PowerShot V10 camera launched in India: All you need to know Canon has launched the PowerShot V10, a compact camera aimed at smartphone users who require superior video features. The Canon PowerShot V10 will sell for INR39,995 ($544) both in-store and online, with availability starting in June. The camera has a slim ergonomic design boasting a retractable, tiltable stand that eliminates the need for a tripod, and a vertical grip suitable for both right and left-handed users. A range of colour filters and exposure adjustments are also included. Over 2 million Toyota owners may be at risk of data leak, here's why The data of 2.15 million Japanese users of Toyota's cloud service platforms since 2012 were publicly available for ten years due to human error, says Toyota. A spokesperson for the company said a mistake made by a person caused a problem that lasted from November 2013 to mid-April, exposing data including the location of vehicles and IDs. Toyota has had no indication the data was misused but plans to implement a comprehensive cloud settings auditing system, establish monitoring procedures and provide employee training. An official from Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed being informed about the incident. More Technology News»

		Business
		Plea to repossess 2 more SpiceJet planes Bring surrogacy under insurance cover: Regulator 2 Adani companies set to raise Rs 21,000 crore from share sales via QIP route More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Prabhsimran ton, Brar four-for keep Punjab alive, Delhi out of playoffs race Prabhsimran Singh is a project that has seen Punjab Kings invest four years and crores of rupees. It has finally paid off in a match that helped them stay alive in the IPL, as he calmly steered Khaleel Ahmed down to the third boundary to bring up his maiden IPL hundred here at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Saturday evening. The 22-year-old, standing barely at five and a half feet, stood tall in an innings where he scored 103 off 65 balls in Kings’ emphatic 31-run win after arduously putting up 167/6. IPL: Mankad, Pooran, Krunal keep LSG in play-off hunt Prerak Mankad anchored the Lucknow Super Giants innings with an unbeaten fifty, while swashbuckling Nicholas Pooran scored an astonishing 44 not out off just 13 balls to keep Lucknow Super Giants in play-off hunt with a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League 2023 match in on Saturday. Unruly SRH fans halt proceedings after 'umpiring howler' The Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday was forced to halt its proceedings after unruly behaviour from the home crowd following a controversial 'no-ball' call. More Sports News»

		Education
		CISCE class 10, 12 results on May 14 The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will announce class 10 and 12 results on May 14, board secretary Gerry Arathoon said on Saturday. "The results will be announced on May 14 at 3 pm," said Arathoon CBSE Class 12 Result 2023: KV Manauri creates records in Varanasi region Kendriya Vidyalaya AFS Manauri in Prayagraj, the only KV of Varanasi region, has improved its class 12 performance compared to last year, achieving a pass percentage of 98.4%, up from 97.19%. KV Sultanpur and KV Jhalwa were the only other schools in the region to maintain their 2022 performance; the others experienced declines. Relief for Lupus victims is expected soon: Rheumatologist Dr Manukonda Muralikrishna Researchers have identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA as the cause of lupus, offering hope for the development of new treatments for the incurable autoimmune disease. Lupus causes inflammation, affecting movement, skin, and organs, and leading to fatigue and potentially fatal complications. More Education News»

		Environment
		Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records An early May heat wave this weekend could surpass daily records in parts of the Pacific Northwest and worsen wildfires already burning in western Canada, a historically temperate region that has grappled with scorching summer temperatures and unprecedented wildfires fueled by climate change in recent years. 8-year-old climate change activist Aneeshwar Kunchala attends royal lunch, interacts with UK PM Rishi Sunak Canada's Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires More Environment News»

		World
		One dead as tornado hits south Texas town near the Gulf coast At least one person was killed when a tornado struck a town on the Gulf coast near the southernmost tip of Texas, damaging dozens of homes and knocking down power lines early Saturday, authorities said. At least 10 people were also hospitalized, two in critical condition, said Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Hushen. The storm hit the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights near South Padre Island at about 4 a.m. Erdogan leads prayers on eve of fight for political life Tropical cyclones and storm surges: Why they are deadly More World News»

		Environment
		Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records An early May heat wave this weekend could surpass daily records in parts of the Pacific Northwest and worsen wildfires already burning in western Canada, a historically temperate region that has grappled with scorching summer temperatures and unprecedented wildfires fueled by climate change in recent years. 8-year-old climate change activist Aneeshwar Kunchala attends royal lunch, interacts with UK PM Rishi Sunak Canada's Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		LB Nagar: Alert Hyd cop foils suicide bid Quick and timely intervention of a traffic constable at LB Nagar helped save the life of a man who attempted to end his life by jumping from the LB Nagar flyover on Friday evening. Youth found hanging with his limbs bound A 22-year-old unemployed youth was found hanging from the ceiling with his hands and legs bound at his residence at Chintal, Jeedimetla, on Saturday. A relationship issue is suspected to be the trigger for his extreme step. Amid a storm of sneer & opposition from kin, these moms stood by their queer kids Queer persons in the city have been fighting a long battle for equal rights and standing close with them are a handful of mothers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Feeling left out, MC house goes on warpath against UT The general house of Chandigarh municipal corporation in its sharpest attack on the UT administration accused the latter of ignoring the elected representatives of the MC, demeaning their prestige and not giving them due respect while deciding major projects of the city. 5 new Covid cases in UT, Panchkula has one One fresh case of Covid-19 was reported in the Panchkula district on Saturday, making a total of 19 active cases in the district. KSS activists stage dharna The Kisan Sangharsh Samiti (KSS) on Thursday staged a dharna outside the mini secretariat here to push for the demands of the farmers, including the release of crop insurance amount. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Lost my twins, but not hope' When Saloni Purohit, 29, started experiencing complications in her pregnancy mid-2022, it came as a frightening reminder of 2020 when she lost twin babies to a miscarriage in the sixth month. At 50, she wants to drive a school van! Her 25-year-old son works at a private firm and earns enough to make ends meet. But Jyoti Parmar is not ready to call it quits, yet. The gritty woman learned to drive a van as part of the Pinkline Project floated by Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya and got her driving licence. She also earned her BA degree recently, at the age of 50. Determination is her middle name When 17-year-old Dinkal Gorkha won gold medals in the state kickboxing championship held recently in Vadodara, Shobha Gorkha knew she had taught her little girl the right lessons on determination and zeal. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Prabhakaran rubs shoulders with Ambedkar to quench Chennai's summer thirst There are two reasons why you may feel a little more thankful to late LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and Naam Tamilar Katchi founder Seeman than to chief architect of the Constitution B R Ambedkar and VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan when it comes to thanneer pandals. Firstly, a thanneer pandal set up by the NTK near Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station on Inner Ring Road with the posters of Prabhakaran and Seeman is under the shade of a tree. Secondly, the two mud pots storing drinking water in the pandal have taps and so taking water from them is easy. But the VCK pandal - with posters of Ambedkar and Thirumavalavan and located 50 metres from the NTK pandal - is exposed to the hot sun and there are no taps on the pots. You have to dip a tumbler in the pot to get water. Now, Tamil Nadu BJP faces uphill task in talks with AIADMK for Lok Sabha polls The 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be a challenge for the BJP in Tamil Nadu, given the loss of the party's only bastion in the south. The saffron party that was hoping to make inroads into the Dravidian heartland, would have to make some compromises to firm up its alliance with the AIADMK. The BJP's defeat in the Karnataka assembly polls could prove a setback for the saffron party, in Tamil Nadu, during seat negotiations. Delayed road relaying puts motorists at risk Several roads are yet to be relaid even five days after they were milled, posing a huge risk for motorists as the contractors who have taken up the work are struggling to mobilise men and material to start the work on time. This has also come in the way of repairing the roads. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		DK Shivakumar, the eternal troubleshooter in Karnataka poll battles If there is a Congress leader who has stuck with the party through thick and thin, it is DK Shivakumar. Seen as the party’s troubleshooter and go-to man, he was put in charge of the Congress’ Karnataka unit, which was plagued by low morale and lack of fighting spirit.​​ Karnataka assembly poll 2023 results: Backroom duo drove Congress campaign with mindstickers While local issues were at the core of the Congress campaign, the backroom boys gave the party an edge. Frank and ambitious, Siddaramaiah took all his adversaries head-on A seasoned politician, Siddaramaiah is known for his bluntness and is poised to become the next chief minister of the state. The Congress veteran earned his reputation as state finance minister and has a clean image. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		DK Shivakumar, the eternal troubleshooter in Karnataka poll battles If there is a Congress leader who has stuck with the party through thick and thin, it is DK Shivakumar. Seen as the party’s troubleshooter and go-to man, he was put in charge of the Congress’ Karnataka unit, which was plagued by low morale and lack of fighting spirit.​​ Karnataka assembly poll 2023 results: Backroom duo drove Congress campaign with mindstickers While local issues were at the core of the Congress campaign, the backroom boys gave the party an edge. Frank and ambitious, Siddaramaiah took all his adversaries head-on A seasoned politician, Siddaramaiah is known for his bluntness and is poised to become the next chief minister of the state. The Congress veteran earned his reputation as state finance minister and has a clean image. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Fire destroys studio in Vasai, no one hurt A fire broke out at Bhajanlal Studio in Vasai early on Saturday. No injuries were reported. Television actor Tunish Sharma was found dead in the studios in December last year. Like BMC, CR plans clean-up marshals soon Central Railway (CR) plans to appoint clean-up marshals on the lines of BMC to prevent littering and spitting on its premises across Mumbai division. BMC has appointed an agency which deploys around 30 marshals per ward. There are 24 administrative wards in Mumbai. Matunga great-grandmother hits century, kin replay highlights Not too far from a stillborn highrise whose tagline is 'finally a place in Matunga with no generation gap', two US-based techie brothers are touching a pair of feet that have resisted shoes for the last 100 years. Parvathy Seshanandan aka 'manni'-the English-speaking, shloka-chanting, nine-yard-sari-clad great-grandma who had cut a surprise birthday cake inside a flight last year-hit a rich century amid family, friends and other fans on May 12, 2023. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Clean Yamuna: Over a lakh to form 22km human chain Nearly 1 lakh people will form a human chain on the 22-km Yamuna floodplain from Wazirabad to Kalindi Kunj on June 4 and take a vow to keep the river clean. Why tree helpline needs urgent assistance "The tree helpline is generally working, but forest officials are not attending to complaints. I have personally registered several complaints," said Verhaen Khanna, a green activist. Woman found dead at under-construction building in NE Delhi, cops hunt for suspect A 30-year-old woman, who went missing on Friday evening, was found dead on Saturday morning. Her body was found in an under-construction building in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Clean Yamuna: Over a lakh to form 22km human chain Nearly 1 lakh people will form a human chain on the 22-km Yamuna floodplain from Wazirabad to Kalindi Kunj on June 4 and take a vow to keep the river clean. Why tree helpline needs urgent assistance "The tree helpline is generally working, but forest officials are not attending to complaints. I have personally registered several complaints," said Verhaen Khanna, a green activist. Woman found dead at under-construction building in NE Delhi, cops hunt for suspect A 30-year-old woman, who went missing on Friday evening, was found dead on Saturday morning. Her body was found in an under-construction building in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Clean Yamuna: Over a lakh to form 22km human chain Nearly 1 lakh people will form a human chain on the 22-km Yamuna floodplain from Wazirabad to Kalindi Kunj on June 4 and take a vow to keep the river clean. Why tree helpline needs urgent assistance "The tree helpline is generally working, but forest officials are not attending to complaints. I have personally registered several complaints," said Verhaen Khanna, a green activist. Woman found dead at under-construction building in NE Delhi, cops hunt for suspect A 30-year-old woman, who went missing on Friday evening, was found dead on Saturday morning. Her body was found in an under-construction building in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		CBSE results: Prayagraj Rgn improves in class 10, remains last in class 12 in country In the result of class 12 and 10, announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday, Prayagraj region improved its position in class 10 result amongst 16 regions of CBSE in country. Prayagraj region improved to ninth place in country with 92.55% passing percentage. Last year it was at 11 place with 94.74%. Small towns shine in CBSE results too Maintaining the trend of this year's UP Board results, students from smaller towns of the state like Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Azamgarh, Raebareli and Varanasi have proved their mettle also in results of class 10 and 12 of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of Prayagraj region declared on Friday. 'Kerala Story' an eye opener for Hindus, says Kinnar Akhara seer UP Kinnar Welfare Board member and UP head of Kinnar Akhara, Kaushalyanand Giri aka Tina Maa exhorted all Hindu girls to watch The Kerala Story as the Bollywood movie was an "eye opener for the Hindu community". More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Nursing college scam: CBI report surprises Madhya Pradesh high court The report was submitted in compliance with an order passed by the court on April 28th, where the Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBI was directed to conduct sample investigations among 364 nursing colleges to ensure that they met the requirements and standards specified under the 2018 Rules. Karnataka Results: Victory of Lord Bajrangbali and Cong workers, says Kamal Nath A huge bill-board was installed in front of the Congress state headquarters in Bhopal on Saturday afternoon which said, "Hanuman Bhakt Congress party ko mila ashirwad Karnataka mein (Hanumana disciple Congress party got the blessings in Karnataka)." VD defends Ladli Bahna scheme More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Pro-people governance, not double engine matters: Naveen Patnaik "Single engine or double engine is not important. From people’s point of view, governance is important. Good governance, pro-people governance always win,” he told BJD workers during celebration of his party’s Jharsuguda assembly bypoll victory at BJD office, ‘Sankha Bhawan.’ Odisha Bypoll Result 2023: BJD's Dipali Das secures landslide victory in Jharsuguda BJD’s Dipali Das won the Jharsuguda assembly bypoll by defeating her nearest rival, Tankadhar Tripathy of the BJP, by over 48,000 votes. The counting of votes was done on Saturday. Focus on students' mental health In view of suicide cases reported from educational institutions, the state government has taken a decision to create awareness about mental health issues among students at various government and government-aided colleges and state public universities of the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

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