News Digest: 'Will meet same fate as Dabholkar': Threat to NCP chief Sharad Pawar

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		India
		'Will meet same fate as Dabholkar': Threat to NCP chief Sharad Pawar 14-year-old booked for post in praise of Aurangzeb Error of judgment not rash driving: HC; CRPF driver sacked 24 years ago reinstated More India News»

		Science
		Many newborns dying due to loss of efficacy of antibiotics against sepsis: Study Study reveals how immune system trip wire that detects Covid-19 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. More Science News»

		Technology
		Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launch date announced: Availability and more Insomniac Games announced that Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the third franchise installment, will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on October 20. Along with claiming to offer an enhanced single-player open-world experience with superior graphics, faster web-swinging, and near-instant character switching capabilities, the latest edition will feature both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as key protagonists. How to setup and use Magic Keyboard for iPad The Apple Magic Keyboard is a wireless keyboard designed and manufactured by Apple Inc which is compatible with various Apple devices that includes Mac, iPads, and iPhones. The Magic Keyboard is said to offer a comfortable typing experience and is lightweight and compact, making it easier to carry around. iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G India launch date confirmed: What to expect iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G smartphone will launch in India on July 4, according to iQoo India CEO Nipun Marya. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It is rumoured to sport a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro unit, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging support. More Technology News»

		Business
		NSE warns of Zerodha, Angel brokers' copycats Irdai gives life insurance biz licence to Watsa's Go Digit Homecoming for Fed's Deepa at Goa's G20 More Business News»

		Sports
		Sloppy Australia stay on top in WTC final against India India's Ravindra Jadeja showcased his prowess with the ball, claiming two prized wickets in a thrilling third day's play at The Oval. However, Australia managed to stay in control of the World Test Championship final despite a display riddled with errors on Friday. The third day witnessed dropped catches, wickets off no-balls, and rash shots, culminating with Australia finishing at 123/4 in their second innings, a commanding lead of 296 runs. Djokovic downs ailing Alcaraz to enter French Open final Novak Djokovic relied on his vast experience, unwavering determination, and exceptional fitness to emerge victorious over a struggling Carlos Alcaraz with a scoreline of 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the French Open semi-finals on Friday in Paris. Shardul equals Bradman and Border's record at the Oval Paceman Shardul Thakur rose to the occasion and bailed out India with a rearguard 109-run stand with Ajinkya Rahane against Australia on the third day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval in London on Friday. More Sports News»

		Education
		MHT CET Result 2023 Date and Time: PCM & PCB Group results to be released on June 12 The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has announced that the MHT CET Result 2023 for the PCM & PCB group will be released on June 12, 2023, at 11 AM. The exam for the PCM group was conducted from May 9 to May 14, while the exam for the PCB group was held from May 15 to May 20. Rationalisation row: Suhas Palshikar and Yogendra Yadav dissociate from NCERT textbooks Punjab government takes strict measures to check cheating in exams To combat exam cheating, the Punjab government has made it mandatory for every institute to conduct state board exam under CCTV surveillance. The Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training (PSBTE & IT) has spent INR 3 crore on installing CCTV cameras in government Polytechnics and ITIs. 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
		Former British PM Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament Britain's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly resigned his parliamentary seat on Friday, another dramatic twist in the career of one of the country's most flamboyant and divisive politicians. Johnson has been under investigation from a committee of the House of Commons that was looking into whether he had lied to Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street during the Covid-19. Donald Trump becomes first President in US history to face criminal charges Donald Trump on Friday become the first former US President in history to face federal criminal indictment, stunningly, on a range of espionage-related charges. If convicted on all seven charges brought against him by US Justice Department, ranging from illegally retaining classified documents after he left the White House to making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice, the 76 year old former President faces up to 100 years in prison. Russia says its military ties with China provide global 'stability' Russian armed forces chief of staff Valery Gerasimov said on Friday his country's strong military partnership with China provides stability around the world. 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
		Temple priest in Telangana kills woman, dumps body in manhole after having illicit relationship The Hyderabad police have made a breakthrough in the case of a missing 30-year-old woman from Shamshabad. Wages advisory board stuffed with BRS men: HC seeks reply The Telangana high court on Thursday directed the state government to explain its stand on a public interest litigation (PIL) that charged the state with filling the minimum wages advisory board with BRS functionaries and for not including independent and women members in the board. Murugan, Jennifer triumph; Snehit storms into semis More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Amid fight with Centre, Punjab tweaks mohalla clinics policy After a career in flying to acting, Nancy Gill is eyeing Punjabi films Former air hostess and TV actress Nancy Gill gave up her flying career after a chance encounter with Sunidhi Chauhan on board a flight. Since then Nancy has been perfecting her acting skills and is set to do theater too. She is also eyeing the Punjabi film industry. Former Army chief General VP Malik releases book on military pensions “Military Pensions Simplified: Commentary, Case Law & Provisions”, a book authored by Major Navdeep Singh, advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, was unveiled on Friday by former chief of the Army staff, General VP Malik. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Betting traffic diverted from Dubai to A'bad It was yet another betting racket probe for the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of Gujarat Police when they got details from accused Nilesh Rami apprehended in a case from the Madhavpura area of Ahmedabad in May. 'Chance to showcase Yatra as symbol of harmony' Gujarat police chief Vikas Sahay on Friday said the annual Rath Yatra procession gives the city an opportunity to showcase it as a symbol of harmony and unity. He was speaking at the stakeholder meeting organized by city police and the Jagannathji Temple ahead of the 146th Rath Yatra on June 20. More than 150 members of peace committees participated in the event along with the police brass. One side of Shastri Bridge closed to heavy vehicles The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has imposed a ban on heavy vehicles from utilizing the left side of Shastri Bridge, which connects Vishala Circle to Pirana, . This decision comes in light of the deteriorated condition of the left side of the bridge, necessitating repairs to the expansion joints and bearings. To ensure public safety, the NHAI on Friday placed barricades on one side of the bridge, restricting heavy vehicle access for two months. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Cops break pumpkin on Chennai road to ward off evil; SI booted out Dejected by failure in preventing accidents on the Maduravoyal-Vanagaram road, traffic police tried to 'ward off evil' by smashing a pumpkin on the road. They took the help of a transgender and made her pray for the accident-free zone on Friday morning, much to the surprised of motorists. Traffic diversions on EVR Salai in Chennai The traffic police said traffic on EVR Periyar Salai will be diverted from Saturday night to Monday morning to facilitate culvert works by the state highways department. Union home minister Amit Shah to visit Tamil Nadu on Saturday; AIADMK district secretaries meeting on June 13 He will stay at a private hotel in Guindy in Chennai and meet industrialists on Saturday. "Amit Shah will meet the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency functionaries and booth committee members at a marriage hall in Kovilambakkam in Chennai in the morning before taking a chopper to Vellore for the rally," said a senior leader. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Days after jumbo capture, tusker & leopard strike R'nagara again A wave of panic has gripped Bengaluru's adjoining Ramanagara district after back-to-back incidents of man-animal conflict were reported in the past week. In death, store manager gives life to 6 others When 23-year-old Fardeen Khan, a resident of Rajajinagar and a retail store manager, was travelling with his family from Sira in Tumakuru to Bengaluru recently, they met with a road accident. As a result, he sustained multiple injuries. Happy Streets now in Malleswaram Happy Streets, an initiative of The Times of India that seeks to reclaim roads for pedestrians to have fun and frolic, is coming to Malleswaram on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Days after jumbo capture, tusker & leopard strike R'nagara again A wave of panic has gripped Bengaluru's adjoining Ramanagara district after back-to-back incidents of man-animal conflict were reported in the past week. In death, store manager gives life to 6 others When 23-year-old Fardeen Khan, a resident of Rajajinagar and a retail store manager, was travelling with his family from Sira in Tumakuru to Bengaluru recently, they met with a road accident. As a result, he sustained multiple injuries. Happy Streets now in Malleswaram Happy Streets, an initiative of The Times of India that seeks to reclaim roads for pedestrians to have fun and frolic, is coming to Malleswaram on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Mira Road murder accused Manoj Sane, Saraswati Vaidya were married, say sisters Saraswati Vaidya, 34, who grew up in an orphanage in Ahmednagar, was married to Manoj Sane, 56, who is accused of killing her in their Mira Road flat and chopping the body into small pieces with a chainsaw, her three elder sisters told the police on Friday. They had married in a temple about eight years ago. Late monsoon in Mumbai, below normal rain likely till June 22 Monsoon will miss its onset date over Pune and Mumbai following a delayed entry into Kerala on June 8 this year. Rollout of four-year UG programme under NEP across state in 2024-25 Enough time will be given to universities to resolve queries from all stakeholders for implementation of National Education Policy (NEP), higher education minister Ch-andrakant Patil said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Vision 2041: Flats for slum dwellers, sustainable development in focus At an interaction with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his junior minister Meenakshi Lekhi, Delhi Development Authority vice-chairman Subhasish Panda gave updates on the agency's projects on in-situ slum rehabilitation, transit-oriented development, land pooling and the restoration of the Yamuna floodplain, among others. EAM's diplomacy lessons at summit with students Answering a question by a student on what India could have done better in foreign policy in the last nine years, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said India could have remained more focused on working with its neighbours. He added, however, that such a focus was restored and now these countries think India is their biggest friend. He told the student that if he remembered anything besides this, he would tweet it. Excise case: No bail for businessman Dhall in CBI, ED cases Rouse Avenue Court on Friday dismissed the bail petitions moved by Delhi-based businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in the CBI and ED cases related to the liquor policy case. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Vision 2041: Flats for slum dwellers, sustainable development in focus At an interaction with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his junior minister Meenakshi Lekhi, Delhi Development Authority vice-chairman Subhasish Panda gave updates on the agency's projects on in-situ slum rehabilitation, transit-oriented development, land pooling and the restoration of the Yamuna floodplain, among others. EAM's diplomacy lessons at summit with students Answering a question by a student on what India could have done better in foreign policy in the last nine years, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said India could have remained more focused on working with its neighbours. He added, however, that such a focus was restored and now these countries think India is their biggest friend. He told the student that if he remembered anything besides this, he would tweet it. Excise case: No bail for businessman Dhall in CBI, ED cases Rouse Avenue Court on Friday dismissed the bail petitions moved by Delhi-based businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in the CBI and ED cases related to the liquor policy case. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Vision 2041: Flats for slum dwellers, sustainable development in focus At an interaction with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his junior minister Meenakshi Lekhi, Delhi Development Authority vice-chairman Subhasish Panda gave updates on the agency's projects on in-situ slum rehabilitation, transit-oriented development, land pooling and the restoration of the Yamuna floodplain, among others. EAM's diplomacy lessons at summit with students Answering a question by a student on what India could have done better in foreign policy in the last nine years, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said India could have remained more focused on working with its neighbours. He added, however, that such a focus was restored and now these countries think India is their biggest friend. He told the student that if he remembered anything besides this, he would tweet it. Excise case: No bail for businessman Dhall in CBI, ED cases Rouse Avenue Court on Friday dismissed the bail petitions moved by Delhi-based businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in the CBI and ED cases related to the liquor policy case. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		At tiffin meet, Nandi says BJP biggest family in world Security beefed up at Kaushambi district court post Lko court blast 7-year-old crosses Yamuna in 10 mins, 30 secs A seven-year-old boy from city, Rudra Kapoor crossed Yamuna in just 10:30 minutes through breaststroke swimming here on Thursday. This was the first time when a kid of his age crossed the river using breaststroke style, master trainer Tribhuwan Nishad told TOI. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Sticky days are here to stay, no respite from heat either There was no respite from heat in Bhopal and other places of the state with the day temperature in majority of the places staying over 40 degrees Celsius mark. No respite was foreseen from the heat for the next few days. Bhopal second safest when it comes to eating outside The Food Safety Index released by the Food Safety & Standard of India (FSSAI) has ranked Bhopal second after Coimbatore among 260 districts from across the country. Madhya Pradesh also has improved its position from 7th to 4th rank with regards to food safety. Debt-ridden farmer dies by suicide in Harda Hounded by lenders, a debt-ridden farmer has died by suicide in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh. Police said Lakshminarayan Karod, 44, took poison on Tuesday and died in hospital on Friday. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik drops Rohit Pujari from council of ministers In a surprise move, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday dropped higher education minister Rohit Pujari from his council of ministers. Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak was given additional charge of higher education. Odisha train tragedy: Govt demolishes school used as morgue The decision to demolish the building was made after the SMC expressed concerns about its age and safety. Additionally, children were reluctant to attend classes in a school where bodies had been kept. Guardians also demanded the demolition, as the images of bodies being brought to the school for identification had left a lasting impact on the children's minds. Drones to detect faults in power lines More Bhubaneswar News»

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