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		Sunday, May 07, 2023
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		India
		Goodbye MBA, welcome to the STEM-designated management world Punjab govt turns Ayush doctors into tele callers Govt to roll out Rs 200cr scheme to monitor Char Dham route More India News»

		Science
		Astronomers spot Sun-like star devouring planet Galactic gobble: Star swallows planet in one big gulp Astronomers have observed a star swallowing a gas giant planet, Jupiter-sized or larger, in a one-off event about 10-15,000 years ago. In a preview of the fate of our own solar system, the red giant star had engulfed the close-orbiting planet, resulting in an outburst of light followed by a long-lasting stream of dust shining brightly in cold infrared energy. The short-lived swallow was observed for the first time. Scientists warn of AI dangers but don't agree on solutions More Science News»

		Technology
		Amazon Summer Sale 2023: Smart TVs from LG, OnePlus and others available under Rs 25,000 It's the second day of Amazon Summer Sale.If you're searching for a television on sale and are on a budget, don't worry. There are options from various brands such as LG, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more, all priced below Rs 25,000. Continue reading for further details. How to use TrueCaller SMS Filtering feature on iPhone TrueCaller is an app that helps users manage unnecessary text messages and identify incoming calls, including blocking spam calls. The app offers SMS filtering features for known and unknown senders, transactions, promotions, and junk SMS. Google search may get new AI chat, video clips features The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT are rapidly gaining in popularity, highlighting a technology that could upend the way businesses and society operate. More Technology News»

		Business
		Bank of India Q4 net profit doubles to Rs 1,388 crore Kotak Mahindra 1st bank to relocate Mauritius Domiciled Fund to GIFT IFSC Stocks selected by ChatGPT far outperform UK fund managers A portfolio of 38 stocks picked by an AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT has outperformed 10 leading investment funds in the UK, according to a financial experiment conducted by Finder, a financial comparison site. Between March 6 and April 28, the dummy portfolio gained 4.9%, while the funds suffered losses averaging 0.8%. More Business News»

		Sports
		Phil Salt stars in Delhi Capitals' win over Royal Challengers Bangalore The Delhi crowd thronged the Ferozeshah Kotla on Saturday evening to watch its favourite homeboy Virat Kohli put up a show. While he did bat for 16 overs upfront in the match for 55 off 46 balls, the fireworks came from the home team's top-order led by Phil Salt's blazing 45-ball 87 which helped Delhi Capitals chase down the 182-run target with consummate ease in 16.4 overs and seven wickets to spare. IPL: Clinical Chennai ease past Mumbai to grab second spot A fiery Deepak Chahar special inside powerplay, a death bowling masterclass from young Sri Lankan Matheesha Pathirana and another clinical show by openers Devion Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad was all in display as Chennai Super Kings brushed aside Mumbai Indians for an easy six-wicket win in a one-sided IPL's own El Clasico in Chennai on Saturday. WATCH: Kohli's heartwarming gesture, touches feet of his childhood coach Virat Kohli's bond with his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma is no secret as he often talks about his immense contribution to what he has achieved in international cricket. More Sports News»

		Education
		Accruing to benefits of NEP: IIM Sambalpur announces new optional dual-degree course in collaboration with international universities Standardised curriculum for Cybersecurity will bridge the skill gap India's cybersecurity market is projected to reach a market value of $3.5 billion by 2027, leading to a surge in cybersecurity professionals being hired. However, the country faces a skill gap in cybersecurity education due to the lack of innovative and practice-oriented learning and a lack of standardized curriculum across institutes. Foundation stone laid for Asia Centre for Community Media On Friday, the social organization Young India laid the foundation stone for the Asia Centre for Community Media in Konark, located in the Puri district. The event was attended by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Tusharkanti Behera, who pledged to offer complete assistance and support from the government for the centre's progress, serving as the chief guest. More Education News»

		Environment
		Intense debates needed to study increasing heatwaves, below normal monsoons, abnormally heating up of oceans Atmospheric Rivers caused 70 per cent of India's floods between 1985 and 2020, says study The research team used the high-resolution atmospheric fields from the European Reanalysis Version, along with observed precipitation from the India Meteorological Department and a historical flood database from the Dartmouth Flood Observatory of the University of Colorado, USA, to study the impact of ARs formed during the summer monsoon season on flooding in India, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study in this regard in India. Gurgaon: Sculptures made from waste installed at Khushboo Chowk, IFFCO Chowk The Khusboo Chowk and IFFCO Chowk, two major intersections of Gurgaon, get two massive sculptures – giant bird and honeycomb -- made of scrap metals on Monday. The sculptures were installed by GMDA in association with the M3M Foundation. More Environment News»

		World
		Police responding to shooting at Texas mall, multiple people injured Police were responding to a shooting at a busy suburban Dallas mall on Saturday that left multiple people injured, authorities said. There was no word on deaths or the number of people injured at the Allen Premium Outlets mall where the shooting took place, about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Dallas. Why everyone's clamouring for an invite to join Bluesky Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficked in from across Asia to run online scams More World News»

		Environment
		Intense debates needed to study increasing heatwaves, below normal monsoons, abnormally heating up of oceans Atmospheric Rivers caused 70 per cent of India's floods between 1985 and 2020, says study The research team used the high-resolution atmospheric fields from the European Reanalysis Version, along with observed precipitation from the India Meteorological Department and a historical flood database from the Dartmouth Flood Observatory of the University of Colorado, USA, to study the impact of ARs formed during the summer monsoon season on flooding in India, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study in this regard in India. Gurgaon: Sculptures made from waste installed at Khushboo Chowk, IFFCO Chowk The Khusboo Chowk and IFFCO Chowk, two major intersections of Gurgaon, get two massive sculptures – giant bird and honeycomb -- made of scrap metals on Monday. The sculptures were installed by GMDA in association with the M3M Foundation. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana minister KT Rama Rao inaugurates IT tower in Mahbubnagar As part of its efforts to expand the IT sector to Tier-II towns in the state, the Telangana government has set up another IT tower in Mahbubnagar, 100km from Hyderabad. Lithium-ion battery unit in Telangana's Mahbubnagar to create 10,000 jobs, says KTR Telangana industries and IT minister KT Rama Rao said in the competitive world now, the states are not competing with other states, but with other countries to bring investments to set up firms and industries. Telangana police sets up helpline to rescue people from state stranded in violence-hit Manipur More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar urges officials to expedite implementation of government projects Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday chaired a meeting with administrative secretaries to assess the progress of the implementation of the government’s announcements. He instructed the officials concerned to accelerate the work on each project. Jailed UP gangster Mukhtar Ansari's aide nabbed in Punjab's Mohali Jugnu Wala was a criminal wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, which had also announced a Rs 1-lakh reward for information leading to his arrest, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Reservation to Backward classes in Municipal Corporation: HBCC submits report to Haryana CM More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat only state with three cities among top 12 in MF investments Even though market volatility remained high over the last quarter, the retail investors from Gujarat have kept their faith intact in mutual fund investments. 3 killed, 8 injured after three-wheeler falls off bridge in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district Three passengers were killed and eight others injured after a three-wheeler on which they were travelling fell off a bridge near Bhanvad town of Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district on Saturday, police said. Cheque bounce: Man gets 1-yr jail More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Minor girls not subjected to virginity tests: Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian A day after state DGP C Sylendra Babu denied allegations that children were subject to two-finger tests in the child marriage case against podhu dikshitars of the Nataraja temple in Chidambaram, state health minister Ma Subramanian accused governor R N Ravi of using the "magnifying lens" to fault the government and produce minor girls as "evidence". Action against Dikshithars based on proof: P K Sekar Babu Rejecting governor R N Ravi's charges of forced two-finger tests on minor girls in Chidambaram, HR&CE minister P K Sekar Babu on Saturday said the actions taken against Dikshithars (hereditary priests) of Chidambaram temple were based on complaints and prima facie evidence. The minister also said his department had reclaimed temple lands encroached upon by BJP partymen in six places in the state. Highest number of candidates from Tamil Nadu to take NEET today With offline coaching and more medical seats in government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, the highest number of aspirants writing the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in the last five years on Sunday are from the state. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Sea of saffron greets PM Narendra Modi at BJP's show of strength in Bengaluru With just four days left for the assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hogged the limelight with a massive roadshow, waving at a large crowd and pitching for a return of the BJP’s “doubleengine government”.​ Bengalurean's tribute to BMTC driver: Gets bus registration number for his Tesla car Old Bangalore and bus journeys often stoke nostalgia in many Bengalureans. While some fall back on photographs or memorabilia to rekindle memories of the good old days, here's a man who cherishes his favourite BMTC bus and its driver who drove him to school - so much so, that he has chosen a similar registration plate as the BMTC bus of yore for the new Tesla he purchased in the US. 94% turnout in 'Vote from Home' initiative in Karnataka The Election Commission's (EC) efforts to scale up polling percentage in Karnataka received a shot in the arm with Karnataka achieving 94.3% voter turnout under the 'Vote from Home' option. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Sea of saffron greets PM Narendra Modi at BJP's show of strength in Bengaluru With just four days left for the assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hogged the limelight with a massive roadshow, waving at a large crowd and pitching for a return of the BJP’s “doubleengine government”.​ Bengalurean's tribute to BMTC driver: Gets bus registration number for his Tesla car Old Bangalore and bus journeys often stoke nostalgia in many Bengalureans. While some fall back on photographs or memorabilia to rekindle memories of the good old days, here's a man who cherishes his favourite BMTC bus and its driver who drove him to school - so much so, that he has chosen a similar registration plate as the BMTC bus of yore for the new Tesla he purchased in the US. 94% turnout in 'Vote from Home' initiative in Karnataka The Election Commission's (EC) efforts to scale up polling percentage in Karnataka received a shot in the arm with Karnataka achieving 94.3% voter turnout under the 'Vote from Home' option. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		SC rejects bail plea of 2011 blast accused Rejecting the bail plea of an accused in the 2011 triple blast case, the Supreme Court ordered the trial to be expedited. 2 held for duping Mumbai jewellery shop manager of Rs 30 lakh The LT Marg police have arrested two people from Kolkata for allegedly cheating manager of a Zaveri Bazar jewellery shop of Rs 30 lakh which he had saved from his earnings over a decade. 5 Thai women rescued from spa in Mumbai's Khar The police busted a sex racket being operated at a spa in Khar and rescued nine women, including five Thai nationals and four Indians, an official said on Saturday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi cops in top gear for curbing drug menace, zoom into the dark web Delhi’s fight against drugs has shown tremendous results this year with the seizure of more than 14 kilograms of cocaine by the city police till April 15. 'Security issue': Delhi University claims Rahul Gandhi 'trespassed' on PG men's hostel In an unusual move, Delhi University on Saturday said it had taken “serious note” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ’s surprise visit to the university’s PG Men’s Hostel Friday afternoon. 17-year-old boy shot dead at illegal hookah bar in southeast Delhi A 17-year-old boy was shot dead and another received injuries inside a hookah bar in southeast Delhi’s Govindpuri Extension on Saturday. Police said a group of boys were celebrating inside the bar, which had been shut since April 1, and an argument ended in violence. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi cops in top gear for curbing drug menace, zoom into the dark web Delhi’s fight against drugs has shown tremendous results this year with the seizure of more than 14 kilograms of cocaine by the city police till April 15. 'Security issue': Delhi University claims Rahul Gandhi 'trespassed' on PG men's hostel In an unusual move, Delhi University on Saturday said it had taken “serious note” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ’s surprise visit to the university’s PG Men’s Hostel Friday afternoon. 17-year-old boy shot dead at illegal hookah bar in southeast Delhi A 17-year-old boy was shot dead and another received injuries inside a hookah bar in southeast Delhi’s Govindpuri Extension on Saturday. Police said a group of boys were celebrating inside the bar, which had been shut since April 1, and an argument ended in violence. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi cops in top gear for curbing drug menace, zoom into the dark web Delhi’s fight against drugs has shown tremendous results this year with the seizure of more than 14 kilograms of cocaine by the city police till April 15. 'Security issue': Delhi University claims Rahul Gandhi 'trespassed' on PG men's hostel In an unusual move, Delhi University on Saturday said it had taken “serious note” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ’s surprise visit to the university’s PG Men’s Hostel Friday afternoon. 17-year-old boy shot dead at illegal hookah bar in southeast Delhi A 17-year-old boy was shot dead and another received injuries inside a hookah bar in southeast Delhi’s Govindpuri Extension on Saturday. Police said a group of boys were celebrating inside the bar, which had been shut since April 1, and an argument ended in violence. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		UP Board introduces cryptocurrency, drone technology for classes 9 to 12 Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UP Board)will introduce topics like e-governance, artificial intelligence, crypto currency, drone technology, etc., in its revised syllabus for class 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the current academic session (2023-24). Along with this, the syllabus of computers subject has been thoroughly revised as per the present and future needs of the industry. Farmhouses on Yamuna flood plain: Allahabad HC directs status quo It was also pointed out that Noida had failed to deal with specific objections raised by individual farmhouse owners regarding its jurisdiction. Fraud case: Allahabad HC grants bail to ex-SP MLA's son Vishnu Mishra An FIR was lodged against the applicant and his parents on August 4, 2020 at Gopiganj police station in Sant Ravidas Nagar of Bhadohi district alleging fraud and cheating. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		BJP patriarch Kailash Joshi's son joins Congress, cites lack of condolences after father's demise Carrying his father’s portrait in his arms, BJP patriarch and Jan Sangh founder member Kailash Joshi’s son Deepak Joshi joined the Congress party in Bhopal on Saturday. Madhya Pradesh: Minor gangraped by 5 in Satna's Chitrakoot A minor girl who had gone to visit Chitrakoot with a friend was allegedly gangraped by five in Satna district. Girl gang-raped by 5 in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh, 4 held A girl was allegedly gang-raped by five people in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		President Droupadi Murmu stresses on provision of education in regional languages President Droupadi Murmu while delivering her convocation address at the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University at Baripada on Saturday said imparting education in local and regional languages would add to building an informed, conscious, and progressive society. Newborn found abandoned in Howrah-bound train in Odisha Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel on Saturday rescued a newborn from a Howrah-bound train. The baby boy was lying unattended near a toilet of the general compartment adjacent to the guard lobby of the superfast express train. Human beings should live in harmony with nature: President Droupadi Murmu She said that the world is facing huge challenges of global warming and climate change. India has set an example for the world to adopt a nature-friendly lifestyle, which is called Lifestyle for the Environment or LiFE, she added. More Bhubaneswar News»

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