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		Friday, June 09, 2023
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		India
		Government gives nod to sale of 2 fixed-dose combination drugs National Exit Test for MBBS students from next year TOI's Tiger Anthem gets 100 million views in a fortnight More India News»

		Science
		Covid-19 can cause brain cells to fuse, study finds SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, has been detected in the brains of people with 'long Covid' months after their initial infection. The new research, published in the journal Science Advances, explored how SARS-CoV-2 alters the function of the nervous system. "We discovered Covid-19 causes neurons to undergo a cell fusion process, which has not been seen before," said a professor. Chandrayaan-3 integration soon, Gaganyaan abort mission may slip to August Isro chairman S Somanath on Thursday said that the integration of the launch vehicle — the GSLV-Mk3 or LVM3 — and the spacecraft of the Chandrayaan-3 mission will begin soon at India’s spaceport in Sriharikota. Crocodile makes herself pregnant in first such case: Study The first ever known case of a crocodile who made herself pregnant without male intervention has been identified at a zoo in Costa Rica, scientists say. The crocodile produced a foetus that was 99.9 per cent genetically identical to herself, the researchers said. The team, including researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the US, noted that the finding is the "first documentation" of this very rare mode of reproduction in a crocodile species. More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung rolls out One UI Watch 5 beta for Galaxy Watch models: How to sign up Samsung has launched the beta version of One UI Watch 5 for its Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 models. The latest OS brings app folders helpful in de-cluttering the device, gestures allowing control without touch, and additional concerns for a safety mode. Stable versions are expected to accompany the launch of Galaxy Watch 6. Realme Buds Air 5 Pro teased to launch in India soon Realme has launched two smartphones, Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ 5G, in India and teased the release of its audio device, Buds Air 5 Pro, which is expected to arrive soon. The earbuds' design showcased at the event seems similar to the variant available in China, with a semi-in-ear design and angled ear tips. How to activate Aadhaar verification on your LinkedIn account Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn has rolled out an identity-verification feature. The verification feature is available for free to all LinkedIn users in India. After the US, India is the second market where the company is introducing verification based on government IDs. The verification process on LinkedIn is voluntary. However, being verified could enhance a member’s credibility and open doors to new opportunities, the company noted. More Technology News»

		Business
		RBI allows fintechs to guarantee loans with strict norms Half of all ₹2,000 notes returned to banks, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das 'Arjuna's eye' focus on inflation, 4% target:RBI governor Shaktikanta Das More Business News»

		Sports
		Australia seize control as India's top order falters in the WTC final Despite a valiant 71-run partnership off 100 balls between Ravindra Jadeja (48 off 51 balls) and Ajinkya Rahane (29* off 71), India found themselves in a precarious position at stumps, reeling at 151 for five in response to Australia's first innings total of 469, trailing by 318 runs. Muchova stuns Sabalenka to move into French Open final Unseeded Karolina Muchova shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling semi-final at the French Open to secure a spot in the final. Muchova saved a match point before winning 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-5, ending Sabalenka's quest to become the world number one. Father of minor wrestler admits filing false allegations against WFI chief The father of the minor wrestler said on Thursday that they deliberately filed a false police complaint of sexual harassment against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him for the perceived injustice against the girl. More Sports News»

		Education
		Academic Bank of Credits: Over 1 crore students registered in ABC, says UGC More than 1 crore students have registered for the Academic Bank of Credits, a virtual storehouse of students' comprehensive credit records, according to the University Grants Commission. The ABC, which was introduced with the National Education Policy 2020, offers students greater freedom to move between colleges or universities UGC NET 2023 Exam City Slip released for Phase 1 on ugcnet.nta.nic.in, direct link to download The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET 2023 exam city intimation slip on June 8 on its official website. The UGC NET Phase I exams will be conducted from June 13 to June 17, 2023. Aspirants who have registered for the exams can download the UGC NET Exam City Slip from ugcnet.nta.nic.in. NEET UG Result 2023: When will NEET scorecards release? The NEET UG Result 2023 will be released soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and candidates can download it from the official website once it is declared. The exact date and time have not been announced yet, but the results will reportedly be declared by the second week of June. Students need to log in to the portal using their login details. More Education News»

		Environment
		UN climate chief calls fossil fuel phase out key to curbing warming but may not be on talks' agenda Study finds reduced emissions during epidemic aggravated climate change Reducing air pollution contributes to lower cancer risks, UICC urges policymakers to recognise correlation between environment and health More Environment News»

		World
		Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine with Joe Biden, seeks to boost post-Brexit UK Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's defectors form new political party in latest setback A group of politicians that have quit former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party announced a new group, in the latest setback for the leader confronting Pakistan’s powerful army.Jahangir Khan Tareen, once considered the closest aide to Khan, will lead the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, he announced at a news conference on Thursday. Bomb explodes in Afghanistan in a memorial ceremony, killing Taliban official More World News»

		Environment
		UN climate chief calls fossil fuel phase out key to curbing warming but may not be on talks' agenda Study finds reduced emissions during epidemic aggravated climate change Reducing air pollution contributes to lower cancer risks, UICC urges policymakers to recognise correlation between environment and health More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Staff crunch, political cloud on fines affect EVDM drive against violators Though GHMC's Enforcement, Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM) wing has imposed fines worth 160 crore for various violations, it managed to collect only 30 crore since its inception in 2019. High-voltage wires dangling to choke, shock & snuff out lives The recent incident of a woman getting electrocuted while saving a five-year-old girl in Addagutta Society in KPHB colony highlights the imminent dangers posed by mushrooming low-lying wires and power lines in residential hubs, colonies and gated communities across Hyderabad. Diet rich in fruits, veggies & fish can cut risk of blood clots in veins, says research A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) has pointed out the role of fruits, vegetables and fish in controlling venous thromboembolism (formation of blood clots in the veins). The study comes at a time when there has been an increasing number of cases of sudden cardiac arrests. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Woman moves HC, seeks custody of minor who eloped with her son A woman from Haryana’s Karnal district has moved a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of a minor girl who eloped with her 18-year-old son and is now lodged in a government protection home. Punjab leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa urges Speaker to ensure timely responses to questions by MLAs Leader of the opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has urged Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to ensure that the government provides responses to all the questions posed by the members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). NEP 2020: GJUST starts new courses Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST) here has become the first university in the state to start maximum academic courses under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man poses as cop to rob gas cylinder delivery workers Ellisbridge police registered two complaints against one Maulik Kansara for allegedly cheating people by posing as a police officer. The FIRs have been registered under IPC Sections 177 (furnishing false information) and 384 (extortion). Paper trader files plaint for cheating The detection of crime branch registered a case of cheating and breach of trust filed by a paper trader against one Vimal Patel, for allegedly taking delivery of paper and not paying Rs 1.55 crore. Drug mule tries stolen car plaint after receivers steal opium Sarkhej police's hunt for a purportedly stolen hatchback ended up resulting in a seizure of 1kg of opium that had been brought to the city from Rajasthan by the complainant. Police have arrested four people for offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Actor knocks down another actor in Chennai, arrested The deceased identified as Saranraj, 29, a resident of Dhanalakshmi Nagar Sixth Street in Maduravoyal, was also employed in small roles in Tamil movies. No hike in power tariff for domestic consumers in Tamil Nadu The 2.28% tariff hike will be applicable for fixed and demand charges too in other categories such as commercial and high-tension connections. DMK dares Tamil Nadu governor to step down and take on the party politically The DMK on Thursday dared governor R N Ravi to quit his post and take them on politically. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		BF, pal held for raping teen Police arrested two men on Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old student in the Girinagar residence of one of the accused. Murdered woman's head & one hand found on hill The murder of a home-alone widow near Bannerghatta, whose torso was the only body part found by police in a nearby drain, saw an interesting twist with Bengaluru Rural district police nabbing three of her former tenants. Preliminary investigation revealed that they allegedly murdered her after she refused to transfer a portion of her property to them. All int'l flights from KIA will move to T2 from September 1 From September 1, all 28 international airlines currently flying from Bengaluru, will move their operations to Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Terminal 1 will be converted into an exclusive domestic-only terminal. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		BF, pal held for raping teen Police arrested two men on Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old student in the Girinagar residence of one of the accused. Murdered woman's head & one hand found on hill The murder of a home-alone widow near Bannerghatta, whose torso was the only body part found by police in a nearby drain, saw an interesting twist with Bengaluru Rural district police nabbing three of her former tenants. Preliminary investigation revealed that they allegedly murdered her after she refused to transfer a portion of her property to them. All int'l flights from KIA will move to T2 from September 1 From September 1, all 28 international airlines currently flying from Bengaluru, will move their operations to Terminal 2 (T2) of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Terminal 1 will be converted into an exclusive domestic-only terminal. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Probe team suppressed info to give clean chit to Aryan, Wankhede tells Bombay high court Sameer Wankhede, a former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer under probe for extortion and bribery, told the Bombay high court that a special enquiry team (SET) sought to give a clean chit to Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, by “suppressing” information and evidence in the October 2021 Coredelia drug bust case. US, Canadian biz owners duped by fake call centre Eight people, including founder of a fake call centre in Goregaon East, were booked by police after it was learnt that phone operators were asked to pose as Google employees and dupe American and Canadian business owners. One held for duping nurse of Rs 8 lakh to help pal get bail A 28-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly cheating a nurse of Rs 8 lakh borrowed from her. The man and an accomplice had taken the money from the nurse, claiming that they wanted to help their common friend, a gym trainer, get bail in a rape case in which the gym trainer was arrested. The nurse approached the police, claiming that the two men had refused to repay the money borrowed falsely to help the gym trainer get bail. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Goel shares plan to curb dog bites in city Former Union minister Vijay Goel of BJP on Thursday presented a five-point action plan with lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to control the number of dog bites in the city and asked him to take it up with the commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Plan to use space under flyovers for various facilities The Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to conduct a survey of all its flyovers to identify spaces underneath which can be utilised better for government facilities such as indoor sporting arenas and mohalla clinics. Cabbie booked a year after senior died following spat over fare, drop Over a year after a 60-year-old man died following an argument with a cabbie over the fare for a ride, Delhi Police, on the order of a city court, registered an FIR againt the driver for extortion, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Goel shares plan to curb dog bites in city Former Union minister Vijay Goel of BJP on Thursday presented a five-point action plan with lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to control the number of dog bites in the city and asked him to take it up with the commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Plan to use space under flyovers for various facilities The Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to conduct a survey of all its flyovers to identify spaces underneath which can be utilised better for government facilities such as indoor sporting arenas and mohalla clinics. Cabbie booked a year after senior died following spat over fare, drop Over a year after a 60-year-old man died following an argument with a cabbie over the fare for a ride, Delhi Police, on the order of a city court, registered an FIR againt the driver for extortion, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Goel shares plan to curb dog bites in city Former Union minister Vijay Goel of BJP on Thursday presented a five-point action plan with lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to control the number of dog bites in the city and asked him to take it up with the commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Plan to use space under flyovers for various facilities The Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to conduct a survey of all its flyovers to identify spaces underneath which can be utilised better for government facilities such as indoor sporting arenas and mohalla clinics. Cabbie booked a year after senior died following spat over fare, drop Over a year after a 60-year-old man died following an argument with a cabbie over the fare for a ride, Delhi Police, on the order of a city court, registered an FIR againt the driver for extortion, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		PMAY houses on land freed from Atiq Ahmed to be allotted today Now that construction work for houses being built by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) on land freed from mafia turned politician Atiq Ahmed has been completed, PDA would be conducting the lottery for allotment of 76 houses built and to be allotted under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). Refrain from tobacco use on duty and don't miss signal calls: NCR to loco pilots The Prayagraj division of North Central Railway (NCR) has asked loco pilots and assistant loco pilots, especially those operating high-speed trains, to refrain from consuming tobacco products during their duty. Houses on land freed from mafia Atiq Ahmed completed in Prayagraj, PDA to allot under PMAY by lottery on June 9 Earlier, after detailed scrutiny by district urban development agency (DUDA), it was found that 85% of the applicants did not fit into the criteria. As per the list, sent to PDA by DUDA, out of 6030 applicants, only 903 applications were found to be eligible and as per norms they would be considered for lottery against 76 houses being constructed in two multi-storied towers. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		MP govt may price Mahua 'heritage liquor' at Rs 1,000 a bottle Mahua, branded as 'heritage liquor' in Madhya Pradesh, may be priced at around Rs 1,000 for a 750ml bottle. Monsoon likely to hit MP on June 24 With the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala, its countdown started in MP as well. Monsoon is likely hit the state around June 24 while the weather would largely remain discomforting till then. 3-yr-old child who fell into borewell in Sehore dies The three-year-old child, who had fallen into a borewell in MP's Sehore district on Tuesday afternoon, has died. Little Shristi was brought to surface on Thursday evening after a relentless 52-hour operation, but the rescuers' tireless efforts had gone in vain. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha school used as morgue spooks kids; raze it, say parents A government-run school that turned into a makeshift morgue for bodies retreived from the site of the three-train crash at Bahanaga in Odisha’s Balasore on June 2 might need to be demolished to build a new one as many students and teachers have refused to enter the campus when it reopens after the summer vacation on June 16, the management committee told the district administration on Thursday. 4% dip in +2 arts pass rate from '22 After a prolonged wait, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) announced the higher secondary (Plus II) results of arts and vocational streams on Thursday. Rescuers hallucinate as blood, bodies keep them awake at night Haunted by graphic images of lifeless bodies, pools of blood and scattered limbs, hallucinations are keeping the rescuers awake with some even imagining blood in water. More Bhubaneswar News»

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