News Digest: NIA releases footage of UK mission vandalism, seeks info to ID culprits

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		Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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		India
		NIA releases footage of UK mission vandalism, seeks info to ID culprits The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday released CCTV footage of the vandalisation attempt at the Indian high commission in London in March and requested people to provide information “in public interest” on those seen in the footage protesting with ‘Khalistan’ flags outside the mission. AAR: OPD care for substance abuse not GST exempt BJP: Bengal, Raj Bihar, Punjab not giving due benefits to OBCs More India News»

		Science
		Phase-3 trials find 1-shot chikungunya vaccine safe, effective: Lancet The first chikungunya vaccine may be on its way with phase 3 trials of a single-shot jab developed by French biotech company Valneva showing the vaccine to be generally safe, well tolerated and provoking an immune response. The study was conducted in the US. Its success will have significant implications for nations like India where chikungunya is endemic. Chandrayaan-3 to be launched between July 12 and 19: Isro chief If all the tests go smoothly, Chandrayaan-3, India's ambitious plan to land on the surface of the Moon, will be launched between July 12 and 19, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath said here on Monday. Study reveals loneliness, insomnia linked to working with AI systems More Science News»

		Technology
		Realme GT Neo 5 Pro specification tipped, may feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset Realme is rumored to be launching the GT Neo 5 Pro smartphone in China soon. The device is expected to have a flat OLED panel with minimal bezels, a 1.5K resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate. The new flagship device is also expected to be equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS and a new fusion algorithm to improve image quality. AOC partners with Porsche Design to launch new Agon gaming monitor Porsche Design and Agon by AOC has launched a new gaming monitor in India called the Porsche Design AOC Agon ProPD32M. It features wireless gaming keypad and Light FX Sync functionality, offering 4K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms GtG response time. The monitor also supports MiniLED backlight technology and DisplayHDR 1400. These Windows 11 security features promise to offer better protection Microsoft recently announced some new security features for Windows 11 at its annual Microsoft Build event. The company claims that the new features are designed to offer better privacy and data protection to Windows 11 users. Here are some key Windows 11 security features for better user protection. More Technology News»

		Business
		Bajaj Housing Finance offers home loans with 40-year tenure Retail inflation dips to 25-month low in May as food prices ease Egyptian minister says no credit line has been opened with India More Business News»

		Sports
		WTC Final Report Card: What Australia did right and India got wrong Hindsight is almost always perfect vision. But when a team considered to be one of the superpowers of world cricket crumbles in yet another ICC final, it calls for assessment and analysis, no matter how harsh it might sound or read. Some things need to be said. Poll: What was the biggest mistake India made in WTC Final? Is Novak Djokovic the 'Greatest ever'?: What the numbers say On Sunday, Djokovic, who won a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open, left his greatest rival Rafael Nadal behind. He now has the most number of major titles among male players in tennis history. Also, with his third title at Roland Garros, Djokovic became the only male tennis player ever to win all the four Slams at least thrice. More Sports News»

		Education
		Meet to mull making Indian languages must in Class 1  1-1 2 A rethink on the proposed semester system and multiple Board exams and making inclusion of Indian languages mandatory in Classes XI-XII will top the agenda when the national steering committee meets in Bengaluru on June 14 to finalise the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The final document is likely to be announced by the Centre later this month. India Post Recruitment 2023: GDS registration to reopen on June 16 for North East Division, details here India Post will reopen the online application process for the recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevak in the North East Division on June 16. Eligible applicants residing in Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura & Manipur can apply for the 12828 vacancies. Candidates need to register on the official website, fill in the application form and upload required documents. A fee of Rs. 100 is to be paid for the application. However, applicants belonging to specific categories are exempted from the fee payment. CGBSE 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam 2023 schedule released, exam begins July 6 The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education has released the date sheet for the CGBSE 10th and 12th Compartmental Exams 2023. The 10th exam will be held from July 6 to 14, 2023, while the 12th exam will be conducted from July 6 to 20, 2023. Students can check and download the date sheet from the official website. The exams include subjects such as Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and various vocational courses. The subjects for the 12th exam include Hindi, History, Geography, Political Science, Physics, and Biology, among others. More Education News»

		Environment
		Climate change making air travel more bumpier, study finds Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava, thousands warned to be ready to flee 20 species of sea lettuce present in Baltic, Scandinavian coasts: Research More Environment News»

		World
		Three British tourists perish after boat catches fire off Egypt's Red Sea coast, tour company says Russia's Putin pays tribute to Berlusconi as 'dear', wise friend Russian President Vladimir Putin called Italy's Silvio Berlusconi a dear friend and an outstanding politician in a tribute to the former prime minister who died on Monday aged 86. Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava, thousands warned to be ready to flee More World News»

		Environment
		Climate change making air travel more bumpier, study finds Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava, thousands warned to be ready to flee 20 species of sea lettuce present in Baltic, Scandinavian coasts: Research More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Schools reopen amid heat surge, not a textbook beginning for some Students trudged back to schools after a long summer break even as the city continued to witness scorching heat, on Monday. Although the attendance rate hovered around 50-60%, teachers expressed confidence that coming weeks will see packed classrooms. Notably, several private schools opted for a staggered reopening. IAS officer Satyanarayana to take charge as RERA chief The Telangana government has appointed a full-time chairperson for the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) on Monday, nearly six years after it came into being. ATM custodian & aide held for stealing Rs 65L in series of thefts An employee of a private company providing ATM cash replenishment services for orchestrating a series of thefts at a private bank's ATMs in Secunderabad and recovered 55.8 lakh stolen cash. Cops also arrested his friend for hiding part of the stolen booty. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar launches 10 faceless services Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday inaugurated the 10 faceless services of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to facilitate the allottees and all about services offered by the government-run reality giant. Drugs racket: Punjab police starts property forfeiture process of dismissed absconding AIG Raj Jit Singh Punjab Congress president backs Pratap Singh Bajwa, asks govt to focus on relevant issues More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		ISKP case: ATS nabs Srinagar man Two days after busting an alleged module of Islamic State-affiliated Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) and arresting four, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) officers on Monday said that they have arrested another man in the case from Srinagar. A'bad likely to get rain today Due to impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, the city experienced a windy day along with occasional cloudy weather. Cyclone likely to affect 16 lakh in 441 coastal villages Approximately 16.76 lakh people in 441 villages across eight coastal districts are expected to be affected by Cyclone Biparjoy, according to the state government's estimates. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		3-year-old girl found dead in water tank A three-year-old girl drowned in a water tank near Tiruttani on Monday. HC to hear govt plea against single-judge order to Tasmac Madras high court has agreed to hear a Tamil Nadu government appeal against a single judge order that mandated Tasmac to obtain no-objection, from owners of premises from where the liquor bars function, for renewal of bar licence. The order led to closure of over 500 bars functioning near Tasmac outlets. AIADMK lashes out at Annamalai for breaching alliance dharma The AIADMK on Monday condemned Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai for his critical remarks against 'former chief ministers', alluding to late CM J Jayalalithaa and the AIADMK in an interview to TOI. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Indira Canteens to make a comeback, 250 in Bengaluru and more across Karnataka The scheme of subsidised canteen facilities of Indira Canteens, which was stopped in 2019 after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had come to power, is all set to make a comeback with chief minister Siddaramaiah asking the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to reopen them with better quality and quantity food being supplied to the common man. But no relaunch date was provided by the CM. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders third party audit of JJM scheme; probe into water contamination cases Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday ordered a third party audit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship scheme of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) after complaints from across the state about the project’s implementation. Dutch YouTuber manhandled by trader in Bengaluru's Chor Bazar Madly Rover, a dutch national and YouTuber, was attacked by a vendor in Chor Bazar in Bengaluru's City Market. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Indira Canteens to make a comeback, 250 in Bengaluru and more across Karnataka The scheme of subsidised canteen facilities of Indira Canteens, which was stopped in 2019 after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had come to power, is all set to make a comeback with chief minister Siddaramaiah asking the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to reopen them with better quality and quantity food being supplied to the common man. But no relaunch date was provided by the CM. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah orders third party audit of JJM scheme; probe into water contamination cases Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday ordered a third party audit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship scheme of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) after complaints from across the state about the project’s implementation. Dutch YouTuber manhandled by trader in Bengaluru's Chor Bazar Madly Rover, a dutch national and YouTuber, was attacked by a vendor in Chor Bazar in Bengaluru's City Market. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		8 teens sneak into Juhu beach, 4 feared drowned in rough sea A fun sneak-out to Juhu Beach on Monday evening proved costly for eight schoolchildren from Vakola. MHT-CET: 8 of 28 who scored 100 percentile from Mumbai A total of 28 state students, including 8 from Mumbai, scored a 100 percentile in MHT-CET, the entrance test for courses such as engineering (physics-chemistry-maths) and pharmacy (physics-chemistry-biology) in Maharashtra. Slum scheme sop may lead to spurt in first-floor tenements With the state government likely to issue a government resolution (GR) soon conceding BJP's demand that first-floor slumdwellers be made eligible for slum rehab schemes, experts feel unless the policy is strongly regulated, it could lead to a spurt in construction of new first-floor slum tenements. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Upwardly mobile: E-vehicles breach the lakh mark in Delhi The number of electric vehicles registered in Delhi has crossed 1 lakh since the launch of the national capital's EV policy in August 2020. Supreme Court: Bike taxis can't run in Delhi till policy framed The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of Uber, Rapido and other two-wheeler taxis in Delhi, reviving a decision of the Delhi government to ban them till a licence policy is framed. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal stayed the Delhi high court's interim order of May 26. Delhi weather: Mercury rises with warm winds, rain possible tomorrow The weather in the city was hot and dry with strong warm winds on Monday, officials said, adding rain was expected on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Upwardly mobile: E-vehicles breach the lakh mark in Delhi The number of electric vehicles registered in Delhi has crossed 1 lakh since the launch of the national capital's EV policy in August 2020. Supreme Court: Bike taxis can't run in Delhi till policy framed The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of Uber, Rapido and other two-wheeler taxis in Delhi, reviving a decision of the Delhi government to ban them till a licence policy is framed. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal stayed the Delhi high court's interim order of May 26. Delhi weather: Mercury rises with warm winds, rain possible tomorrow The weather in the city was hot and dry with strong warm winds on Monday, officials said, adding rain was expected on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Upwardly mobile: E-vehicles breach the lakh mark in Delhi The number of electric vehicles registered in Delhi has crossed 1 lakh since the launch of the national capital's EV policy in August 2020. Supreme Court: Bike taxis can't run in Delhi till policy framed The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of Uber, Rapido and other two-wheeler taxis in Delhi, reviving a decision of the Delhi government to ban them till a licence policy is framed. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal stayed the Delhi high court's interim order of May 26. Delhi weather: Mercury rises with warm winds, rain possible tomorrow The weather in the city was hot and dry with strong warm winds on Monday, officials said, adding rain was expected on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Woman'sbody foundat home, probe on 12-year-old Aditya swims across Yamuna in 14 mins Two hang themselves in separate incidents More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Priyanka Gandhi blows MP poll bugle with '5 guarantees' Five months before assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sounded the Congress's poll bugle in Jabalpur on Monday, announcing 'five guarantees' to the people if Congress is voted to office in MP, and accusing the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government of corruption and failing to provide jobs. Huge fire engulfs MP govt building; Army & IAF called in, key files burnt A massive fire broke out at Satpura Bhawan, which houses several government offices - including CBI, EOW, tribal welfare and the healthy directorate - on Monday afternoon. Eight hours on, the blaze was still raging and the Army had been called in. There were no reports of casualties till midnight. Massive fire breaks out in 6-storey building housing MP govt offices in Bhopal, no casualties; IAF plane may join dousing operation A major fire broke out on Monday on the third floor of Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal, which houses offices of various departments of the Madhya Pradesh government. The incident prompted authorities to request assistance from the Army, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and oil companies for additional fire tenders. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha train tragedy: Mass cremation looms over 81 unclaimed bodies Many of the anxious families awaiting word on the outcome of DNA matching to identify the 81 unclaimed bodies of the Odisha train-crash victims might have no other option but to seek closure through a mass cremation, officials said on Monday after identifying four possible sites in Bhubaneswar for the final rites. Capital sizzles at 44.3C, highest temp in 11 years The city on Monday sizzled at 44.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature of the season, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for a severe heatwave for the next five days Meet the bravehearts who provided basic treatment to train accident victims Soubhagya Ranjan Sarangi was one of the first to provide medical aid to the injured following the horrific tragedy. More Bhubaneswar News»

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