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		Sunday, February 12, 2023
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		India
		World's first cloud-built demo satellite, launched by Isro's mini-rocket SSLV-D2, made by an Indian firm JANUS-1 satellite that rode on Isro’s new mini-rocket SSLV-D2 and reached its orbit successfully on Friday is the world's first satellite fully conceived, designed and manufactured using an Indian company's end-to-end cloud platform. Interestingly, the complete assembly, integration and test for JANUS-1 has been conducted in Bengaluru by Ananth Technologies Ltd (ATL). Spiritual texts our literary heritage... a wealth of wisdom for the young: Times Group VC and Managing Director Samir Jain Interpretation of law must keep pace with the changing needs of society: Supreme Court Holding that the court’s interpretation of the Constitution must be in tune with the changing times and some of its earlier interpretations are no longer valid, the Supreme Court has said that excommunication or ostracisation of a person in society is against constitutional ethos as it will result in his “civil death” and decided to re-examine its six-decade old verdict permitting a religious community to excommunicate its dissidents. More India News»

		Science
		World's first cloud-built demo satellite, launched by Isro's mini-rocket SSLV-D2, made by an Indian firm JANUS-1 satellite that rode on Isro’s new mini-rocket SSLV-D2 and reached its orbit successfully on Friday is the world's first satellite fully conceived, designed and manufactured using an Indian company's end-to-end cloud platform. Interestingly, the complete assembly, integration and test for JANUS-1 has been conducted in Bengaluru by Ananth Technologies Ltd (ATL). Less wealthy people are more likely to have mental health disorders later in life: Study Hubble captures the start of a new 'spoke' season of Saturn: NASA More Science News»

		Technology
		Legacy blue checks on Twitter will be removed soon, says Elon Musk Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, recently announced that the company would soon eliminate the "legacy blue check" on handles that have not subscribed to the Twitter Blue subscription service. According to Musk, these "legacy blue checks" are the ones that are considered to be "truly corrupt." Vijay Sales announces Valentine's Day offers: Get up to 70% discount on select products The retail store chain is offering products like the latest smartphones, laptops, and accessories along with home and kitchen appliances, with up to 70% discount. Vijay Sales Valentine's Day sale also recommends some gifting suggestions which include Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 priced at Rs 5999, Boat Wave Lynk Calling smartwatch priced at Rs 1,999, Philips Kerashine straightener priced at Rs 2556 and Redmi 10A Sport priced at Rs 10,499. Google may bring its ChatGPT rival Bard to ChromeOS According to the report, some new code changes seen in ChromeOS hint at “conversational search” coming to the OS as an experimental feature. Furthermore, the feature page states, “Add feature flag for launcher chat.” Taking note of the terms “conversational search” and “launcher chat”, this is a big hint towards a possible implementation of Bard AI chatbot. More Technology News»

		Business
		Adani vows more equity with SBI for Australia project Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has pledged more shares of his companies worth Rs 1,038 crore as collateral for the Carmichael coal mine and rail project in Australia as part of his credit line agreement with SBI. His flagship Adani Enterprises, which last week called off its Rs 20,000-crore follow-on public offering (FPO) after the Hindenburg Research report controversy, pledged 0.35% of Adani Ports & SEZ, 0.11% of Adani Transmission and 0.38% of Adani Green Energy’s equity on February 8. Direct tax mop-up grows 24% to Rs 15.7 lakh crore RBI on its toes as always: Sitharaman on Adani-Hindenburg issue The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is "very experienced" and fully aware of the matter related to the Adani Group crisis, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. More Business News»

		Sports
		1st Test: Dominant India crush Australia by an innings and 132 runs India produced dominant performances with both bat and ball to register a thumping innings and 132 runs victory over Australia inside three days in the opening Test of the four-match series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The massive win on Saturday gave the hosts a well-deserved 1-0 lead in the series. Jadeja fined for applying soothing cream without umpires' consent Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for applying the soothing cream without on-field umpires' permission during the first Test against Australia in Nagpur. The all-rounder was found in breach of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct and has also been handed one demerit point. Didn't expect Aussies to collapse in one session: Rohit Sharma Former Australia players and media might have slammed the Nagpur rank turner even before the first Test but their inability to tackle spin leaves serious questions about their preparation for the India tour. More Sports News»

		Education
		IIFT MBA Result 2023 declared on iift.nta.nic.in, download link here The National Testing Agency has released the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, IIFT MBA (IB) Result 2023 today, February 11 on the official website at iift.nta.nic.in. NTA conducted the IIFT MBA Exam 2023-25 on December 18, 2022, in a single shift. Candidates shortlisted will now be called for the IIFT GD and PI rounds. JKBOSE 10th ,12th date sheet 2023 released on jkbose.nic.in, check timetable here Jammu and Kashmir Board of State Education has announced the board exam dates for Classes 10, 11 and 12. Students and parents can check the timetable here or on the official website at jkbose.nic.in. As per the examination schedule, the JKBOSE Class 10 board exam will be conducted from March 9 to April 5, 2023. While Class 12 board exam will be held from March 8 to April 2, 2023. BPSC 68th Prelims Exam 2023 tomorrow: Check admit card link, important exam day instructions Bihar Public Service Commission to hold the BPSC 68th Prelims Exam tomorrow, on February 12, 2023. The BPSC 68th Prelims exam 2023 will be conducted at 805 exam centres in 38 districts of Bihar. The admit card for the examination was released on January 28, 2023. Candidates are advised to follow the exam day instructions released by the Commission. More Education News»

		Environment
		Indian cyclist promotes environmental awareness; learn challenges of life Encouraged by the success of his over 7,500-km 103-day cycling expedition from India to Singapore, an Indian cyclist is planning the next venture to some key countries in Southeast Asia and Australia in November to spread environmental awareness. Don't feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows 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. More Environment News»

		World
		US warplane shot down 'unidentified object' over northern Canada: Trudeau Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that on his order a US warplane shot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada, acting a day after US planes took similar action over Alaska. Shortly before Trueau's tweet, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said it had detected an object flying at high altitude over Canada. NORAD gave no further information, including when the object was first spotted or what it is. Pakistan mob lynches man accused of blasphemy, drags body on street Turkey-Armenia gate opens for first time in decades to allow aid A border gate between long-feuding Turkey and Armenia has been opened for the first time in 35 years to allow aid for victims of the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey, state-owned Anadolu news agency and a diplomat said. More World News»

		Environment
		Indian cyclist promotes environmental awareness; learn challenges of life Encouraged by the success of his over 7,500-km 103-day cycling expedition from India to Singapore, an Indian cyclist is planning the next venture to some key countries in Southeast Asia and Australia in November to spread environmental awareness. Don't feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows 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. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Vergne verve vrooms, Hyderabad goes boom boom Jean-Eric Vergne raced to victory in the Formula E-Prix on the banks on Hussain Sagar here on Saturday. Secretariat opening put off due to MLC poll code in Telangana Telangana government has postponed inauguration of the newly-built secretariat as model code of conduct came into effect for the biennial MLC elections in the state. Inauguration of new Telangana secretariat building postponed The Telangana government postponed inauguration of new secretariat building following the model code of conduct that came into force in view of MLC elections in the state. The state government proposed to inaugurate the new secretariat on February 17, which is also the birthday of chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. On the day, the BRS also proposed a public meeting at Parade grounds in Secunderabad. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal meet school principals back from Singapore after training Pakistani drone drops arms, 3kg heroin in Punjab's Tarn Taran district The BSF on Friday seized 3kg heroin and ammunition airdropped by a Pakistani drone near the international border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. Pb docs' body, minister discuss health services More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Jewellery worth Rs 2.9 lakh stolen in Ahmedabad In two thefts, in Satellite and Sabarmati, jewellery worth a total of Rs 2.9 lakh was reported stolen. 'Show answer sheets of pre-board exams' in Ahmedabad The Ahmedabad city district education officer has ordered schools to prepare results of the pre-board exams conducted for Class 10 students between February 20 and 25. Teachers clash over salary deduction in Gujarat Differences have popped up between two school teachers' associations in the state over the salary deduction for a monetary contribution towards an upcoming teachers' convention at Gandhinagar. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		2 years on, no permanent faculty in Madurai AIIMS The two-year-old AIIMS in Madurai, which doesn't have a building, is the only institution to have no teaching or non-teaching faculty recruited on a permanent basis. It is the only AIIMS institution across the country with 100% vacancies in faculty and administrative staff. Release detained activist, hold talks with Tamil Nadu's Parandur residents: T T V Dhinakaran AMMK founder T T V Dhinakaran on Saturday urged the state government to release environmental activist V Vetrichelvan of Poovulagin Nanbargal, who was detained by police when he tried to visit Parandur to extend support to the protesters, who are opposing the proposed greenfield airport project, on their 200th day of protest. Chennai airport to get new radio ground station The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is setting up a radio ground station at Chennai airport for better VHF communication between the airlines and their ground staff. With this new radio ground station, the coordination between the airline staff and the ground staff for the check-in, baggage handling and aircraft turnaround will be quicker and hassle-free. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru Metro's Whitefield-KR Puram section inspection on february 22 The commissioner of Metro rail safety is likely to inspect the Whitefield-KR Puram section on February 22. Commercial operations can commence after the commissioner’s nod.​ 3 months on, equipment in Bengaluru's Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Park gym still not repaired Broken gym equipment at Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Park in Poornachandra Layout at Srigandhada Kaval, off Magadi Road, has frustrated locals who are unable to do their routine exercises. Newlyweds killed in crash in Tumakuru A recently married couple was killed on the spot after their car collided with a lorry near Huliyar Gate in Chikkanayakanahalli of Tumakuru district on Saturday. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru Metro's Whitefield-KR Puram section inspection on february 22 The commissioner of Metro rail safety is likely to inspect the Whitefield-KR Puram section on February 22. Commercial operations can commence after the commissioner’s nod.​ 3 months on, equipment in Bengaluru's Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Park gym still not repaired Broken gym equipment at Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Park in Poornachandra Layout at Srigandhada Kaval, off Magadi Road, has frustrated locals who are unable to do their routine exercises. Newlyweds killed in crash in Tumakuru A recently married couple was killed on the spot after their car collided with a lorry near Huliyar Gate in Chikkanayakanahalli of Tumakuru district on Saturday. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay HC vacates its stay on advocate Shahid Azmi murder trial Bombay high court has vacated the stay on the trial in the February 2010 killing of advocate Shahid Azmi. He was representing several accused in the cases of 7/11 train blasts, Malegaon bomb blasts, Aurangabad arms haul case and Ghatkopar blast. He was shot in his office in Kurla. Transgenders being trained in geriatric care of senior citizens in Mumbai Ek Kadam, an event by transgenders for senior citizens, organized by CSSC, RRTC and Yes I Can Foundation under the guidance of former mayor Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar was organised at Shivaji Park, Dadar, on Saturday. This is the first such event in the country and was an opportunity of employment for transgenders. Currently, transgenders are working as caretakers for senior citizens in Mumbai. At 80 per dozen, price of bananas at a record high in Mumbai After milk and eggs, banana prices have broken all records to scale Rs 80 per dozen due to shortage coupled with export diversion. This past fortnight, rates spiralled from Rs 50-60 per dozen to Rs 80 in Borivli, Breach Candy, Matunga, Bandra West, Khar and Andheri West. Banana is the most commonly consumed fruit in the country. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Faridabad businessman robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint, juvenile held A Faridabad businessman was robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint in southeast Delhi's Jangpura area. Police have apprehended a juvenile and arrested a man in the case. 1 lakh stamps depict timeline of country's history & heritage A commemorative stamp marking the 20th death anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, stamps from the pre-independence India, the first day cover marking the 50 years as a republic for India -Amritpex 2023 is a treasure trove. Soft power of G20: A food fest that brings cuisines of member countries together "Foodies of the world unite! When one finds litti chokha, paav bhaaji, daulat ki chaat, jalebis, paneer tikka & Japanese sushi rubbing shoulders, we realise the soft power that cuisine plays in cultural & culinary integration of the world!," tweeted Union housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri after inaugurating G20 International Food Festival at Talkatora Stadium on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Faridabad businessman robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint, juvenile held A Faridabad businessman was robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint in southeast Delhi's Jangpura area. Police have apprehended a juvenile and arrested a man in the case. 1 lakh stamps depict timeline of country's history & heritage A commemorative stamp marking the 20th death anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, stamps from the pre-independence India, the first day cover marking the 50 years as a republic for India -Amritpex 2023 is a treasure trove. Soft power of G20: A food fest that brings cuisines of member countries together "Foodies of the world unite! When one finds litti chokha, paav bhaaji, daulat ki chaat, jalebis, paneer tikka & Japanese sushi rubbing shoulders, we realise the soft power that cuisine plays in cultural & culinary integration of the world!," tweeted Union housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri after inaugurating G20 International Food Festival at Talkatora Stadium on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Faridabad businessman robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint, juvenile held A Faridabad businessman was robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint in southeast Delhi's Jangpura area. Police have apprehended a juvenile and arrested a man in the case. 1 lakh stamps depict timeline of country's history & heritage A commemorative stamp marking the 20th death anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, stamps from the pre-independence India, the first day cover marking the 50 years as a republic for India -Amritpex 2023 is a treasure trove. Soft power of G20: A food fest that brings cuisines of member countries together "Foodies of the world unite! When one finds litti chokha, paav bhaaji, daulat ki chaat, jalebis, paneer tikka & Japanese sushi rubbing shoulders, we realise the soft power that cuisine plays in cultural & culinary integration of the world!," tweeted Union housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri after inaugurating G20 International Food Festival at Talkatora Stadium on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Justice Pritinker Diwaker to be acting Chief Justice of Allahabad HC Senior most judge of Allahabad High Court, Justice Pritinker Diwaker will be the Acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court after elevation of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal as the judge of Supreme Court, reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. 'Investment Kumbh' held at collectorate Prayagraj to get over Rs 53,021 crore investment, energy sector to top list As the 3-day UP Global Investors Summit opened in Lucknow on Friday, 278 investors would be investing Rs 53,021.25 crore in Prayagraj in several projects More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh HC serves contempt notice to Sagar commissioner MP high court issued notice to divisional commissioner, Sagar seeking a response on why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him. Guna: 2 killed in car-truck collision Two persons were killed after the car they were travelling in rammed a truck in Guna. A woman also sustained injuries, who has been admitted to hospital. Incident took place in the Vijaypur area around 10 am on Friday. The Delhi registered car was going from Guna towards Biaora. Police said that two died on spot and their bodies were trapped. Bhopal: Connectivity concern keeps people off low-floor buses Use of public transport by people appears to be on a decline despite claims by Bhopal City Link Ltd (BCLL) that the city is well connected by a fleet of 360 red buses that it operates. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Three officers were issued 'warning' for inappropriate letter to governor on flight bills: RTI reply Paikmal hospital upgraded to community health centre AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors conduct quadruple joint replacement surgery AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has conducted a quadruple joint replacement surgery on a patient from Kendrapada district. Doctors performed surgery on her hip and knee joints in one setting. More Bhubaneswar News»

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