News Digest: Grief after reunion: Punjab man loses Pakistan brother

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		Friday, July 07, 2023
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		India
		Grief after reunion: Punjab man loses Pakistan brother Govt's fact check plan: HC says if it's against Constitution, it must go Nalini moves HC for husband's travel to UK More India News»

		Science
		Indian women finish bearing kids at an earlier age now: Study ​​One of the authors of the study, Chander Shekhar explained that this was due to two reasons. First, with women often having the first child at an older age than in the past, in cases where they have more than one child, the second child would also come later. Also, with fertility treatment becoming more common, child birth could happen late since the treatment can take time. With days left for Chandrayaan-3 mission launch, spacecraft 'mated with rocket' Isro is looking at launching the lunarcraft in the July 12-19 window and will make a second attempt at soft-landing on the south pole side of Moon, which, if successful, will put India in the elite club of three nations (US, Russia and China) with moon-landing capability. Russia increasing supply of isotope to India to help boost nuclear medicine Regional Alliance JSC, a Rusatom Healthcare company, delivered the first shipment of germanium-68/gallium-68 (Ge-68/Ga-68) generators manufactured by Cyclotron CJSC (Obninsk) under a new contract with Esente Healthcare, a local medical product distributor in India. Isotope JSC is the official supplier of the isotope package from state-run Rosatom Corporation to the international market. More Science News»

		Technology
		Google, CCI, Rs 2,200 crore and the Amazon 'twist' Google has reportedly accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of ordering changes to its business model "only to protect" rival Amazon. According to a report by news agency Reuters, Amazon had complained about its struggles to develop a modified Android system version due to Google's restrictions. The report quotes legal papers. Explained: How does Instagram's Threads algorithm works Threads, the new communication app from Instagram, has gained 10 million users in just a few hours. It is being seen as an alternative to Twitter, as Threads allows users to share text updates, join public conversations and create threads. The app currently prioritises recommended content from new creators that users may not follow, with the algorithm based around this. Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, has stated that the app does need to begin to offer a feed where users see posts only from people they follow, similar to Twitter’s current “For You” feed. Realme Buds Wireless 3 launched in India: Price, features and more Realme unveiled its latest offering under its Narzo segment, Realme Narzo 60 series 5G. The company introduced two new smartphones, Realme Narzo 60 5G and the Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G. Alongside the smartphones, the company also launched the Realme Buds Wireless 3 under its audio portfolio. Realme Buds Wireless 3 have a neckband-style form factor and are claimed to offer a comfortable fit around the neck, eliminating the hassle of tangled wires or the risk of losing earbuds. It also provides easy access to controls and offers a longer battery life. More Technology News»

		Business
		PW told to give 5 engines each mth to Go First Byju's looks to set up board advisory panel Tata Steel consolidated output falls 7.69% to 7.08 MT in Q1 Tata Steel on Thursday its consolidated production declined to 7.08 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of FY24.The company's consolidated production was at 7.67 MT during April-June of the preceding financial year, Tata Steel said in a statement.Consolidated deliveries however rose 7.97 pc to 7.04 MT from 6.52 MT in the same period of the last fiscal. More Business News»

		Sports
		Kohli's problems outside off-stump continue as Jaiswal shines in practice game Virat Kohli found himself grappling with familiar struggles outside the off-stump in an intense intra-squad practice game ahead of the series opener against the West Indies. His dismissal during the game once again raised concerns about his technique in handling deliveries in the corridor of uncertainty. Meanwhile, young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal made a strong case for a coveted Test cap with an impressive batting display. 3rd Ashes Test: England skittle Australia out but struggle to capitalise Mitchell Marsh played a crucial innings of 118 runs off just 118 balls on the first day of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at Headingley. His innings provided the backbone to Australia's total of 263 all out, as the rest of the Australian batting lineup collapsed around him. De Leede propels Netherlands past Scotland into ODI World Cup Bas de Leede's exceptional all-round performance propelled the Netherlands to a thrilling victory over Scotland, securing their place in the ICC ODI World Cup in India. De Leede's magnificent century and impressive bowling figures of 5-52 played a pivotal role in the Dutch team's triumph. More Sports News»

		Education
		Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2023 Counselling registration begins on tnmedicalselection.net Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2023 Counselling registration started on 6 July and will continue until 13 July. The application process will take place online through the official website tnmedicalselection.net. Applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 50 percentile in NEET PG 2023 for admission to PG Degree/Diploma Courses in Tamil Nadu. UGC NET Answer Key 2023 released for June session on ugcnet.nta.nic.in, direct link to download The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June exam 2023. The answer key can be downloaded from the official website. The UGC NET exam was conducted in two phases across 181 cities in India, with a total of 6,39,069 candidates appearing for it. CLAT Excellence in Delhi-NCR: Unravelling Opportunities with 4 Top Institutes More Education News»

		Environment
		Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week - and stayed there PM 2.5 levels in rural- urban regions not very different, witnessed similar trend of decline over last few years, reports Climate Trends Tuesday broke Monday's hottest-day record. Wednesday may have been hotter More Environment News»

		World
		Vigilantes kill 264 suspected gang members in Haiti since April: UN Imran Khan named in cases for attacks on army, ISI offices Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week - and stayed there More World News»

		Environment
		Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week - and stayed there PM 2.5 levels in rural- urban regions not very different, witnessed similar trend of decline over last few years, reports Climate Trends Tuesday broke Monday's hottest-day record. Wednesday may have been hotter More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Woman abducts infant & boards train to Chennai A seven-month-old boy was kidnapped from near the Secunderabad railway station on Wednesday. The boy was last seen with a woman who boarded a Chennai-bound train from the station, police said. Kishan, Bandi join unity chorus to dethrone BRS With former state party president Bandi Sanjay by his side, newly anointed Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy on Thursday, vowed to dethrone the BRS government in the elections later this year. BRS early bird, other parties join Threads The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) was among the first political parties to jump onto the new Threads bandwagon, Instagram's new offering, on Thursday. Hours after Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch, BRS' maiden post on rebuttal against allegations of corruption in the Kaleshwaram project was up on the social media platform. In no time, its handle had over 2,500 followers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Aged unmarried persons to get monthly pension in Haryana In a major announcement, the Haryana government on Friday announced a pension scheme for the aged unmarried men and women in the age group of 45 to 60. They will be given a monthly pension of Rs. 2750. Oppn slams Pb govt plan to merge MCs Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Congress and BJP have joined hands to oppose the Punjab government's decision to merge Kharar and Zirakpur municipal councils into Mohali municipal corporation to form a 'mega corporation.' Pkl mayor, MC chief inspect seasonal rivulets Panchkula mayor Kulbhushan Goyal along with MC commissioner Sachin Gupta, councillors and concerned MC officials visited seasonal nullahs crossing through various sectors of the city and sought details about plans to beautify them. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vibrant summit to be held for city To market Ahmedabad as a favourable investment destination, the state government plans to hold a "Vibrant Ahmedabad Summit" at the end of the year. Redevelopment: Builders want duty waived for homeowners Property developers now want stamp duty exemption for homeowners in redevelopment projects. Rain lowers temperatures, light showers likely today The city experienced sporadic light rainfall on Thursday as the sky remained overcast for most of the day. Late in the evening, some parts of the city witnessed rainfall. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Desilting of drains on as Greater Chennai Corporation looks to be monsoon ready As part of monsoon preparedness, the Greater Chennai Corporation has begun desilting storm water drains in various parts of the city at a cost of 27 crore. The desilting work is being carried out in 6,720 locations to a length of 1,359km. Tamil Nadu: Gang attacks rowdy in Chengalpet court A gang of six men threw country bombs on a history sheeter and then chased and attacked him with knives right outside the Chengalpet district court complex on Thursday. The man, who sustained multiple injuries, collapsed on the roadside. Nalini moves Madras high court for husband Murugan's travel to UK Released life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Nalini Sriharan, has approached the Madras high court for the release of her husband, Sriharan alias Murugan, from a special camp for foreigners so that he could obtain travel documents to travel to the UK and join their doctor-daughter there. Admitting her plea, Justice N Seshasayee has directed the Tamil Nadu government and the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) to file replies in six weeks. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		HC junks sedition case against Karnataka school over anti-CAA play "Constructive criticism of government policy is permissible, but constitutional functionaries cannot be insulted for having taken a policy decision, for which certain sections of the people may have objection," Justice Hemant Chandanagoudar said in his June 14 ruling, uploaded to the high court's website on Wednesday. Fun reading improves kids' cognitive & language skills: Experts If you really want your kid to be intelligent, let him read his favourite comic book. Kids who read for pleasure early in life tend to have better mental health and are more likely to perform better at cognitive tests when they enter adolescence, compared to those who don't read, according to a new study of 10,000 US teens. IB scores dip, yet cheer on school campuses City schools cheered their students passing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes (IBDP) with flying colours, notwithstanding a dip in the scores that was in sync with global trends. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		HC junks sedition case against Karnataka school over anti-CAA play "Constructive criticism of government policy is permissible, but constitutional functionaries cannot be insulted for having taken a policy decision, for which certain sections of the people may have objection," Justice Hemant Chandanagoudar said in his June 14 ruling, uploaded to the high court's website on Wednesday. Fun reading improves kids' cognitive & language skills: Experts If you really want your kid to be intelligent, let him read his favourite comic book. Kids who read for pleasure early in life tend to have better mental health and are more likely to perform better at cognitive tests when they enter adolescence, compared to those who don't read, according to a new study of 10,000 US teens. IB scores dip, yet cheer on school campuses City schools cheered their students passing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes (IBDP) with flying colours, notwithstanding a dip in the scores that was in sync with global trends. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		No problem with Ajit Pawar entry, MLAs will retain seats, will share rest: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Opposing any possible appointment of Aditi Tatkare as guardian minister of Raigad district, Bharat Gogawale said, "It had been decided earlier that the guardian minister would be with the Shiv Sena." Mahendra Thorve said, "We will not accept Aditi Tatkare as guardian minister." Maharashtra political crisis: Disquiet grows in Eknath Shinde camp though CM asserts all is well Even as CM Eknath Shinde affirmed there was no trouble within his Shiv Sena over the entry of Ajit Pawar as deputy CM and 8 NCP MLAs in the Maharashtra government, rumblings within the CM's camp grew on Thursday. Craters dot Santacruz-Chembur Link Road extension 2 months after opening The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension, inaugurated by PM Modi in summer, has developed potholes in its maiden monsoon. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP govt has no role in rise: BJP Challenging finance minister Atishi's comment about increasing GST, Delhi BJP claimed that the AAP government had no role behind the rise in the collection. 'Smart' irrigation, sensors in trains among ideas Students with high-end 21st-century skills specialisation at BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence (ASoSE) put on display on Thursday their innovative ideas at an exhibition through various projects such as a smart irrigation system for automatic watering of a field, a security system to save farmlands from animals, use of sensors inside trains to prevent accidents, voice-assisted wheelchairs and sign language translators. How school students are finding solutions to real-life problems Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday expressed happiness that high school students are now researching and finding solutions to real-life problems. He was speaking after inaugurating Delhi Robotics League and an exhibition at Thyagraj Stadium. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		AAP govt has no role in rise: BJP Challenging finance minister Atishi's comment about increasing GST, Delhi BJP claimed that the AAP government had no role behind the rise in the collection. 'Smart' irrigation, sensors in trains among ideas Students with high-end 21st-century skills specialisation at BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence (ASoSE) put on display on Thursday their innovative ideas at an exhibition through various projects such as a smart irrigation system for automatic watering of a field, a security system to save farmlands from animals, use of sensors inside trains to prevent accidents, voice-assisted wheelchairs and sign language translators. How school students are finding solutions to real-life problems Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday expressed happiness that high school students are now researching and finding solutions to real-life problems. He was speaking after inaugurating Delhi Robotics League and an exhibition at Thyagraj Stadium. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		AAP govt has no role in rise: BJP Challenging finance minister Atishi's comment about increasing GST, Delhi BJP claimed that the AAP government had no role behind the rise in the collection. 'Smart' irrigation, sensors in trains among ideas Students with high-end 21st-century skills specialisation at BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence (ASoSE) put on display on Thursday their innovative ideas at an exhibition through various projects such as a smart irrigation system for automatic watering of a field, a security system to save farmlands from animals, use of sensors inside trains to prevent accidents, voice-assisted wheelchairs and sign language translators. How school students are finding solutions to real-life problems Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday expressed happiness that high school students are now researching and finding solutions to real-life problems. He was speaking after inaugurating Delhi Robotics League and an exhibition at Thyagraj Stadium. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Live-in relation can't be valid if it breaks social fabric: Allahabad high court While observing that live-in relationships cannot be declared valid at the cost of the social fabric of the country, the Allahabad high court dismissed a writ petition filed by a married woman and her partner, seeking police protection on the grounds that her husband was endangering their lives. UP: 'Husband' dumps man who changed sex to 'marry' him In a bizarre incident, a 22-year Kaushambi man has accused his 'friend' of forcing him to undergo sex change to solemnise their marriage and abandoning him after a couple of months of living as 'husband and wife'. JD (U) may field Nitish Kumar from Phulpur LS seat; party conducts survey More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Left homeless by demolition, urinator's kin slam injustice Why punish us with bulldozer action, asked the family of Pravesh Shukla, who has been arrested under NSA for urinating on a tribal community man, reports P Naveen. The administration on Wednesday demolished the house he lived in, rendering homeless his wife, toddler daughter and elderly parents. "It's heartbreaking for us. It was neither his (Pravesh's) house, nor did it belong to his parents. It was my father's house, built by my grandmother. Now we have nowhere to go, and we are struggling to find food. I can't even cook a simple meal for my three-year-old daughter. This is a grave injustice," Pravesh's wife Kanchan said, sitting amid the rubble that was their home. Retired BHEL officer duped of more than Rs 1.5 crore on pretext of job in MNC A retired senior officer of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) was allegedly duped of more than Rs 1.5 crore on the pretext of a job. 'Unauthorised' property of accused in Dalit assault case demolished in Madhya Pradesh, NSA invoked More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		How rich is Puri temple? That's a big mystery as the last inventory was in 1978 After a PIL was filed in the Orissa HC on June 30, seeking to reopen the Ratna Bhandar for inventory, the HC Wednesday served a notice to the state-owned Shree Jagannath Temple Administration to file an affidavit. "We will go through the notice and respond," SJTA's chief administrator Ranjan Kumar Das told TOI. Minor's death: SC panel seeks report on action taken by govt The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Thursday sought an action taken report from the state government within a week in connection with the death of a minor boy, who belonged to the Scheduled Caste community, at Khaliapali under Muribahal police station limits in Balangir district on June 17. The victim was allegedly beaten to death by locals for taking bath in the village pond. The commission sought the report after taking cognizance of a petition filed by human rights activist and lawyer Radhakanta Tripathy on June 28. NCSC has issued notices to state's chief secretary and director general of police (DGP), Balangir district magistrate and the SP on the matter. Railway minister sanctions Rs 1.55 crore from MPLAD fund for Balasore Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has allocated Rs 1.55 crore from the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MP LAD) fund for the development of Bahanaga area and hospitals of Balasore. He had assured the locals of financial help during his visit to the triple train accident site at Bahanaga Bazar and Balasore on June 20 and June 21. More Bhubaneswar News»

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