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		Tuesday, February 07, 2023
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		India
		MHA review plea in SC on observations on Sikkimese-Nepalis Ukraine military honours UP man for his help in war effort 30 lakh Indians went abroad for higher education in 2017-22: Government More India News»

		Science
		Study reveals antibody therapy for treating liver disease NISAR payload gets traditional send-off at Nasa lab for final journey to India; sat launch in 2024 Astronomers detect radio signal from atomic hydrogen in distant galaxy Astronomers from McGill University in Canada and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have used data from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune to detect a radio signal originating from atomic hydrogen in an extremely distant galaxy. The astronomical distance over which the signal was picked up is so far the farthest. More Science News»

		Technology
		ColorOS 13 update for Oppo F21s Pro 5G, F19s, F19 and more coming this month Last year, Oppo introduced Android 13-based ColorOS 13 custom skin for its smartphones. The company began the beta rollout to some of the smartphones soon after the OS release. Now, the Chinese smartphone company is bringing the stable version to some of its smartphones and also expanding the beta program to more handsets. iOS 16.3 breaks iCloud backup for some iPhone users As per the posts on Apple’s support forum and Reddit, the users are facing troubles with iCloud, especially on their iPhones, after updating the recently-released iOS 16.3. The users note that after updating their iPhones, they see a prompt that reads, “An unexpected error occured. Please try again later,” when they try to enable iCloud Drive, iCloud backup, and other options. Poco X5 with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched: Specifications, price and more Poco, a spun-off brand of Xiaomi, has launched the Poco X5, alongside the Poco X5 Pro, in the global market. The Poco X5 comes with a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 695 chipset, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about Poco X5. More Technology News»

		Business
		'New leave rule: Non-government staff to gain ₹20,000/year' Adani Group's mcap nearly halves, drops below ₹10 lakh crore Vistara pays ₹70 lakh fine 'under protest' More Business News»

		Sports
		Ashwin's form might decide the outcome of the Test series: Shastri The Test matches in India are mostly played on rank turners and Indian spinners become unplayable in these conditions as they make the opposition batsmen dance on their tunes. Watch: Aussie players rate Test series win in India bigger than Ashes Terming series victory in India bigger than winning the Ashes is certainly a big statement coming straight from the Australian players few days before the start of the high-profile four-match Test series, starting in Nagpur on February 9, for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. CA's '36 all out' tweet for India leaves fans irked on social media It is no secret that Australia are known to play mind games in a bid to put their opponents under pressure. And on Monday, Cricket Australia made an attempt by sharing an old video of India's last tour Down Under. More Sports News»

		Education
		IIT Mandi researchers develop new technology to make military equipment invisible to radar The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has created an artificial structure that can make stealth vehicles less visible to the radar. The results of this work has been published in a journal. Read out this interesting article till the end for more facts, details and information regarding the same. Punjab Police Recruitment 2023: Application process begins tomorrow for 288 SI posts at punjabpolice.gov.in The Punjab Police recruitment board has invited applications for the Sub Inspector post. The application process is scheduled to commence on February 7, 2023. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria and apply online from the official website at punjabpolice.gov.in. Check out the article below to find out more details related to the same. Maharashtra SSC Board Exam: Maha SSC hall ticket 2023 OUT at mahahsscboard.in, check direct link Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released the Maharashtra Board SSC or Class 10th admit card 2023 today - February 6. The school authorities will distribute the Maha SSC hall ticket 2023 to all the candidates. The candidates can check the direct link here provided below. More Education News»

		Environment
		France destroys seaside flats threatened by coastal erosion French authorities on Friday started demolishing a seaside block of flats that has come to symbolise the country's battle against climate change-linked coastal erosion. Union Budget 2022-23: Rs 3,030 crore allocated to Environment Ministry Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon German development minister Svenja Schulze announced Monday that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. More Environment News»

		World
		'I am used to being shaken, but this... we thought it was apocalypse,' says survivor World unites to rush aid to quake-ravaged Earthquake devastation piles misery on war-hit Syrians in wintry north More World News»

		Environment
		France destroys seaside flats threatened by coastal erosion French authorities on Friday started demolishing a seaside block of flats that has come to symbolise the country's battle against climate change-linked coastal erosion. Union Budget 2022-23: Rs 3,030 crore allocated to Environment Ministry Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon German development minister Svenja Schulze announced Monday that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Poll Cacophony: FM tunes in to kisan channel In sharp contrast to the governor's budget speech, finance minister Harish Rao unleashed a scathing attack on the Centre, while tabling the budget in the Assembly on Monday. Stockbroker held for selling drugs, 41kg ganja seized in Hyderabad A stockbrokerturned-ganja peddler was arrested and 41 kg contraband worth `4 lakh seized from the boot of his car which was intercepted in Bachupally by Cyberabad cops. Telangana drives in India's first mobility valley, eyes $6 billion investment by '2030 Telangana is driving in India's first dedicated mobility cluster, called Telangana Mobility Valley (TMV), with an eye on drawing investments worth over Rs 50,000 crore ($6 billion approx.) and generating about 4 lakh jobs by 2030. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab vigilance bureau arrests ex-minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in disproportionate assets case Dharamsot has been arrested following investigations of a vigilance enquiry. An FIR under sections 13(1)(b), 13(2) of The Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against him at vigilance bureau range police station at Mohali in disproportionate assets case. Making art inclusive by showcasing differently abled artists along with others A unique visual art exhibition is being hosted at a mall in Chandigarh to promote visual art in the Tricity. No clarity on sand, gravel prices, says Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa The Punjab Congress on Monday said the CM Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in the state had failed to bring clarity on distribution and sale of sand and gravel. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat: 'Prima facie conviction erroneous, false implication cannot be ruled out' The Gujarat high court on Monday suspended the life sentence awarded by a special CBI court to Pratap alias Shiva Solanki, nephew of former BJP MP Dinu Bogha Solanki, and granted him regular bail in connection with the RTI activist Amit Jethava murder case. Anticipatory bail given, no FIR yet in Ahmedabad A city sessions court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to one Niket Acharya from West Bengal in connection with a complaint about of his involvement in the theft of 25kg of gold. Chotila trust protests ropeway contract to 'inexperienced firm' in Gujarat Shree Chamunda Mataji Dungar Trust of the Chotila temple on Monday submitted before the high court that the government's decision to award the Chotila hill ropeway contract to a firm that has no experience in ropeway construction was another Morbi tragedy in the making. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Property dispute: Man held for running dad over with lorry in Chennai A 40-year-old man was arrested for running a lorry over his 75-year-old father over an ongoing property dispute in Oragadam on Monday. Edappadi K Palaniswami wins pre-election battle for AIADMK's two leaves in Tamil Nadu AIADMK interim general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami's decision to field a candidate of his choice regardless of ally BJP's stand and the posturing by rival O Panneerselvam, without waiting for the Election Commission to grant the party's two leaves symbol, has paid off. Fever among kids, typhoid keep doctors busy in Chennai Children getting viral fever and respiratory diseases is common during the relatively colder months of December and January, but the cases usually abate by February. Not so this year. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Railway height gauge crashes in Bengaluru; no casualties A major disaster was averted after a railway height gauge crashed as an unidentified vehicle hit it in Panathur on Sunday night. There were no injuries. Bengaluru-Mysuru route: With new e-buses, KSRTC could give railways a run for its money Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is betting big on its first inter-city AC electric bus service (EV power plus) between Bengaluru and Mysuru, which began operating on January 16. MUV driver rams five vehicles, kills 2 men in Bengaluru Two men, including a 36-year-old automobile shop owner, died and four other motorists sustained injuries after a rashly driven MUV rammed five vehicles on the busy Nrupathunga Road on Monday afternoon. Traffic was disrupted for over an hour following the incident. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Railway height gauge crashes in Bengaluru; no casualties A major disaster was averted after a railway height gauge crashed as an unidentified vehicle hit it in Panathur on Sunday night. There were no injuries. Bengaluru-Mysuru route: With new e-buses, KSRTC could give railways a run for its money Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is betting big on its first inter-city AC electric bus service (EV power plus) between Bengaluru and Mysuru, which began operating on January 16. MUV driver rams five vehicles, kills 2 men in Bengaluru Two men, including a 36-year-old automobile shop owner, died and four other motorists sustained injuries after a rashly driven MUV rammed five vehicles on the busy Nrupathunga Road on Monday afternoon. Traffic was disrupted for over an hour following the incident. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Raid in Mumbai's Mazgaon yields Rs 40 lakh drugs City police seized drugs worth over Rs 40 lakh following a raid in Mazgaon area on Monday, an official said. The police also apprehended a few persons from the spot for enquiry, the official added. Former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh gets court nod for Nagpur trip The special PMLA and CBI courts on Monday granted NCP leader and former state home minister Anil Deshmukh permission to travel to Nagpur. Deshmukh needed the permission as it was one of the conditions of his bail orders. Water cut in Mumbai's Chembur on February 8 and 9 Water supply to a few parts of M east and west would be affected between February 8 and 9 from 10am to 10am. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		20-year-old kills paralysed father in Delhi for urinating on bed A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his paralysed father after he urinated on his bed at their home in central Delhi's Anand Parbat. Third bid to elect mayor fails as MCD House adjourned The MCD House called for electing the mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee members was adjourned for the third time on Monday, soon after presiding officer Satya Sharma gave three controversial rulings, including allowing the nominated aldermen to vote in the mayoral election. 'Explain why order on free books, uniforms to EWS students not followed?' Delhi High Court on Monday asked the city government to explain why it hasn’t complied with the order to give free uniforms and textbooks to students of the economically weaker section category. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		20-year-old kills paralysed father in Delhi for urinating on bed A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his paralysed father after he urinated on his bed at their home in central Delhi's Anand Parbat. Third bid to elect mayor fails as MCD House adjourned The MCD House called for electing the mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee members was adjourned for the third time on Monday, soon after presiding officer Satya Sharma gave three controversial rulings, including allowing the nominated aldermen to vote in the mayoral election. 'Explain why order on free books, uniforms to EWS students not followed?' Delhi High Court on Monday asked the city government to explain why it hasn’t complied with the order to give free uniforms and textbooks to students of the economically weaker section category. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		20-year-old kills paralysed father in Delhi for urinating on bed A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his paralysed father after he urinated on his bed at their home in central Delhi's Anand Parbat. Third bid to elect mayor fails as MCD House adjourned The MCD House called for electing the mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee members was adjourned for the third time on Monday, soon after presiding officer Satya Sharma gave three controversial rulings, including allowing the nominated aldermen to vote in the mayoral election. 'Explain why order on free books, uniforms to EWS students not followed?' Delhi High Court on Monday asked the city government to explain why it hasn’t complied with the order to give free uniforms and textbooks to students of the economically weaker section category. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC confirms ex-minister Swami Chinmayanand's anticipatory bail The Allahabad high court on Monday confirmed the interim anticipatory bail granted to former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand in connection with a case of alleged rape lodged against him in Shahjahanpur after the complainant girl submitted an affidavit before the court stating therein that she has no objection for withdrawal of this criminal prosecution and was not interested in further pursuing the aforesaid case. Amid tight security, around 37 lakh take holy dip on Maghi Purnima in Sangam Amid tight security arrangements and pleasant weather conditions, around 37 lakh devotees, saints and Kalpwasi, on Sunday, took a holy dip in the Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati - on the occasion of Maghi Purnima, virtually the last bathing day of ongoing Magh Mela. Redrawn Mela traffic plan helps in managing traffic congestion More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Rumblings over customs official in cheetah team in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno The much-awaited translocation of 12 South African cheetahs to Kuno in Madhya Pradesh is well on course, with the date being set for February 18, but there's resentment over the inclusion of certain officials at the expense of experts in the delegation that is set to fly from India, say sources. Budget a vision docu: Shekhawat Khelo India Youth Games 2022: Kazakhstan coach helping MP players sail to glory A lanky, maverick foreigner had been keeping a watch from a distance, as members of the Madhya Pradesh kayaking & canoeing team picked up eight gold medals in the watersports events at the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Madhya Pradesh (KIYG 2022 MP). More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		East Coast Railway achieves 200 million tonnes freight load target ahead of end of fiscal year The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has loaded 200.4 million tonnes (MT) of freight from its jurisdiction in just 310 days of the current financial year, that is 55 days before the end of the current fiscal 2022-23. Naba Kisore Das murder: NIMHANS team to try and unlock killer cop's mind As the crime branch takes the help of neuropsychiatrists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences to analyse the mental state of Gopal Das, the dismissed ASI who killed state health minister Naba Kisore Das on January 29, the Odisha Police are taking steps to see to it that the mental health of their 70,000-odd force is taken care of. Class X summative assessment-II from March 10 to 20 in Odisha The summative assessment-II of the Class X board exam will begin on March 10 and end on March 20, the Board of Secondary (BSE) released the timetable on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

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