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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		Today's Headlines

		India
		5 months after Morbi tragedy, Gujarat government dissolves civic body Need defensive & offensive space capabilities, says CDS A classic example of Modi hatred: BJP jibe at Sonia Gandhi over her newspaper article More India News»

		Science
		Light pollution may extend mosquitoes' biting season: Study New policy will push for private investment; DPIIT to issue FDI norms: Isro chief AI better than humans at key heart test: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		OnePlus Nord Buds 2: Get ANC in your budget OnePlus has launched Nord Buds 2, a new pair of TWS earbuds with improved design and features. Priced at Rs 2,999, Nord Buds 2 features a BassWave algorithm and a 12.4mm titanium driver that support Bluetooth AAC codec, and ANC up to 25dB to reduce environmental noise that can affect audio experience, along with Transparency Modes. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro review: For the love of Samsung ecosystem Vivo T2 5G: First impressions Vivo introduces the T2 5G, the latest addition to its T series smartphones, designed with Gen Z consumers in mind, featuring good performance at an affordable price. The device is available in two variants and comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 64MP primary camera, 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz, and a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging. More Technology News»

		Business
		Don't go by perceptions, come and see: Finance minister to investors in US IMF cuts GDP growth forecast to 5.9% The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut India's GDP growth forecast to 5.9% for 2023-24. This is the lowest estimate among the multilateral agencies and the first below 6% projection. LIC ups stakes in 4 Adani companies More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Rohit shines in MI's thrilling last-ball win, DC lose fourth on the trot When Rohit Sharma disdainfully pulls a delivery of sheer pace from Anrich Nortje deep into the mid-wicket stands you know that he is batting at peak of his prowess. For most part of the reply to Delhi Capitals’s 172 at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Tuesday night, it seemed Rohit’s intimidating 45-ball 65 had set up a rather comfortable chase till Nortje turned up for the last over of the match defending just five against power-hitters Cameron Green and Tim David. After facing six near-perfect yorkers hurled at them, David and Green’s long limbs helped them scamper back for two runs off the final ball with six wickets to spare. Jadeja's wish to make Dhoni's 200th match as CSK captain memorable Chennai Super Kings and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are synonymous to each other as the talismanic player has been with the franchise since the inception of the IPL in 2008. However, CSK were suspended for two years due to the involvement of their officials in illegal activities. 'There's going to be light at the end of the tunnel': Shastri on Surya Suryakumar Yadav's unexpected lean run has been the biggest talking point with the batter's sudden dip of form surprising everyone. The Mumbai Indians dasher has managed just 15 and one in his first two matches of the IPL 2023. More Sports News»

		Education
		Delhi notifies fee structure for 2022-25 academic year after facing HC's ire HSSC TGT recruitment exam date 2023 changed in lieu of Eid The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has changed the TGT recruitment examination date which was set to be conducted on April 22 and April 23, 2023, in lieu of the festival of Eid on April 21 and 22, 2023. Read the article below to find out more details related to the same. New framework offers credit accumulation from Class 5 to PhD level The Indian government has authorized the National Credit Framework to enable students to gain credit for learning acquired from traditional sources, online learning, and practical experience. The framework was developed by a high-level committee, including members from the UGC, National Council for Vocational Education and Training, CBSE, and other educational departments. More Education News»

		Environment
		Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found. Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. Eco-friendly goods defy downward trade trend: United Nations Environmentally friendly products like electric cars and wind turbines have bucked the current downward trend in overall global trade, continuing to show strong growth, the United Nations said Thursday. More Environment News»

		World
		100 feared killed in airstrike on Myanmar village Airstrikes by Myanmar's military on Tuesday killed as many as 100 people, including many children, who were attending a ceremony in a village held by opponents of army rule, said a witness, a member of a local pro-democracy group and independent media. HC disqualifies PoK 'PM' for contempt UN asks Afghan staff to stay home until May after female worker ban The United Nations has asked some 3,000 staff - men and women - to stay home until May 5 while it made 'necessary consultations', made any required adjustments to its operations and accelerated contingency planning. The restriction on female UN workers, coming in the wake of a ban on most female NGO workers in December, has prompted heavy international criticism. More World News»

		Environment
		Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found. Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. Eco-friendly goods defy downward trade trend: United Nations Environmentally friendly products like electric cars and wind turbines have bucked the current downward trend in overall global trade, continuing to show strong growth, the United Nations said Thursday. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		SC seeks time frame for assent to remaining bills with Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Indicating unlocking of the logjam on pending bills with Raj Bhavan, solicitor general of India Tushar Mehta on Monday informed the Supreme Court that Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has cleared three files and referred three to the President. Clearance for some was declined. Telangana: Kadapa MP's father questions approver status to Dastagiri Justice K Surender of Telangana high court on Monday took up the pleas of MV Krishna Reddy, former PA of Kadapa ex-MP YS Vivekananda Reddy, and YS Bhaskar Reddy, father of present Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy. Honour killing: 4 taken into custody in Telangana Four persons were taken into custody by Miryalguda Division on Sunday night in connection with alleged honour killing of a 20-year-old man belonging to Scheduled Caste community. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Man booked for sexually assaulting niece in Haryana's Yamunanagar A case has been registered against a man for allegedly raping his niece, who also delivered a dead child, in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district. Partap Singh Bajwa mocks AAP for poaching Congress leaders Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday mocked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann for poaching leaders from the Congress party. Punjab minister Aman Arora asks officials to reach out to industries for creating maximum job opportunities To provide suitable jobs to the youth of the state, Punjab employment generation, skill development and training minister Aman Arora on Tuesday directed the officials concerned to reach out to the industries and get familiarised with their job requirements so that the youngsters could be trained according to their needs for creating maximum employment opportunities. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat: 'Govt sitting on OBC panel report' Alleging that the state government is sitting on a commission report looking into the nature and implications of backwardness in local bodies, the Gujarat Congress has sought the governor's intervention. Variety, of adulterants, the spice on your kitchen shelf? That bright yellow turmeric and red chilli powder, your essential kitchen ingredients, may look picture perfect on your shelves, but don't give into that deception. Gujarat high court to hear PIL on deaths of workers in sewers The Gujarat high court is scheduled to hear on April 18 a matter pertaining to the deaths of workers in manholes. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras HC: What 'Singara Chennai' when roads encroached? If 'Singara Chennai' is the motto of officials, how do they permit encroachments, asked the Madras high court, irked by the menace caused by eateries, fishermen and squatters on Loop Road connecting Light House and Santhome. Water warrior's big push to restore lakes in Tamil Nadu Under the scorching sun, young climate activist Nimal Raghavan toils away to restore the Mangalanathan Kanmani lake in Ramanathapuram. It could get hotter after April 15 in Chennai: Met If you thought the days are already blazing hot, tbrace for more as weathermen believe the average temperatures are likely to rise after April 15. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Class 5, 8 results out; KSEAB to release district-wise analysis Results of the class 5 and 8 common assessment released recently had many schools rejoicing. Karnataka School Evaluation and Assessment Board (KSEAB), the exam-conducting authority, said it will release a district-wise analysis of students' performance in a month. Campaign truck plying with fake number plate A mini-goods truck fitted with a digital screen showing BJP's election-related advertisements was plying with a fake number plate near North Park Road, Seshadripuram, on April 8. Police and officials on poll duty flagged it down and scanned its documents. Woman accuses sub-inspector of misbehaviour A sub-inspector has been accused of misbehaving with a woman who on April 8 walked into Suddaguntepalya police station to give a statement in connection with her friend's divorce case. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Class 5, 8 results out; KSEAB to release district-wise analysis Results of the class 5 and 8 common assessment released recently had many schools rejoicing. Karnataka School Evaluation and Assessment Board (KSEAB), the exam-conducting authority, said it will release a district-wise analysis of students' performance in a month. Campaign truck plying with fake number plate A mini-goods truck fitted with a digital screen showing BJP's election-related advertisements was plying with a fake number plate near North Park Road, Seshadripuram, on April 8. Police and officials on poll duty flagged it down and scanned its documents. Woman accuses sub-inspector of misbehaviour A sub-inspector has been accused of misbehaving with a woman who on April 8 walked into Suddaguntepalya police station to give a statement in connection with her friend's divorce case. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Rape threat to cricketer's baby: Bombay HC quashes case against techie The Bombay high court quashed by consent the criminal case, chargesheet and proceedings against a techie from Telangana, R S Akubathini, who was accused of posting rape threats against the infant daughter of a national cricket team player and his wife on social media after India was defeated by Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match in 2021. Maharashtra: Won't oppose JPC probe for sake of opposition unity, says Sharad Pawar NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that though his party disagrees with the demand for a JPC probe into allegations made against the Adani Group, "if our friends in opposition are demanding such a probe, then for the sake of unity in the opposition we will not oppose the proposal." Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray meets Sharad Pawar amid talk of rift in MVA Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday evening at the latter's Silver Oak residence in South Mumbai. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Response sought from Centre, ASI on prayer plea at Qutub Minar mosque Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the central government and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) while hearing an application seeking directions for allowing prayers at a mosque situated inside the Qutub Minar complex during the month of Ramzan. Delhi HC asks police to maintain 'asla registers' properly Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Police commissioner to look into the anomalies in maintaining "asla registers", which contain details of issuance and return of arms, in all the police stations. The court passed an order while setting aside the conviction and life term awarded to a policeman for allegedly murdering one Jai Kumar. Protests for Jawaharlal Nehru University hostel seats go on With protests continuing at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over allocation of hostel seats, a few undergraduate students on Tuesday claimed that they were injured after guards took action against them. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Response sought from Centre, ASI on prayer plea at Qutub Minar mosque Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the central government and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) while hearing an application seeking directions for allowing prayers at a mosque situated inside the Qutub Minar complex during the month of Ramzan. Delhi HC asks police to maintain 'asla registers' properly Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Police commissioner to look into the anomalies in maintaining "asla registers", which contain details of issuance and return of arms, in all the police stations. The court passed an order while setting aside the conviction and life term awarded to a policeman for allegedly murdering one Jai Kumar. Protests for Jawaharlal Nehru University hostel seats go on With protests continuing at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over allocation of hostel seats, a few undergraduate students on Tuesday claimed that they were injured after guards took action against them. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Response sought from Centre, ASI on prayer plea at Qutub Minar mosque Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the central government and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) while hearing an application seeking directions for allowing prayers at a mosque situated inside the Qutub Minar complex during the month of Ramzan. Delhi HC asks police to maintain 'asla registers' properly Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Police commissioner to look into the anomalies in maintaining "asla registers", which contain details of issuance and return of arms, in all the police stations. The court passed an order while setting aside the conviction and life term awarded to a policeman for allegedly murdering one Jai Kumar. Protests for Jawaharlal Nehru University hostel seats go on With protests continuing at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over allocation of hostel seats, a few undergraduate students on Tuesday claimed that they were injured after guards took action against them. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Umesh Pal murder: UP cops bringing Atiq to Prayagraj for interrogation; prison van to reach Sangam city on Wednesday afternoon A 37-member team of Prayagraj Police on Tuesday left for Sangam city after taking the custody of Atiq Ahmed from Sabarmati Jail to interrogate him in connection with the murder of lawyer Umesh Pal and his two police gunners. UP police register extortion case against gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, his son In more trouble for Atiq Ahmad, police in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have registered a case against the gangster-turned-politician and his son for extortion, an official said on Tuesday. Allahabad HC refuses to quash case against Aligarh man for post against Lord Shiva The Allahabad High Court has refused to quash the criminal proceedings against an Aligarh man who is accused of posting objectionable comment on Facebook against Lord Shiva. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Tigers kill & partly eat elephant calf in Bandhavgarh In a first of its kind incident in Madhya Pradesh, tigers have killed an elephant calf in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Bandhavgarh DFO L Bharti said that patrolling teams found the carcass near a pond in Badwad region of Panpatha core area on Monday morning. Pugmarks of three tigers were found on the spot. 3 teens booked for circulating classmate's morphed pics in Bhopal Three teenagers were booked for allegedly morphing and circulating obscene photographs of a 17-year-old girl over social media on Saturday. Police said that survivor, a student of class 11, resides with her family. She stated in her complaint that the accused classmate, who is suspected to be a minor, clicked her photographs, when she performed at the school annual function around a year ago. Snakebite killed woman? Madhya Pradesh HC not convinced, orders CBI probe The Madhya Pradesh high court has ordered a CBI investigation into the mysterious death of a pregnant woman, who apparently suffered a fatal snakebite. Her father wasn't convinced and moved court, which noted worrying omissions in the post-mortem report and decided that a central probe was warranted. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		ED to send Archana Nag's phone to forensic lab in Odisha A court here on Tuesday allowed the enforcement directorate (ED) to send the phones of Archana Nag, prima accused in a high-profile honey trap racket, to the central forensic science laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata for extraction of data. BMC intensifies capital waste segregation drive The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking steps to ensure the proper disposal of municipal waste and is intensifying its awareness drive on segregating waste among residents and shopkeepers across the city. Sans streetlights, 2 Bhubaneswar roads turn nightmare for residents Several new streets have been constructed in the city to facilitate the movement of people. But in the absence of streetlights, commuting has become difficult in some of the streets. More Bhubaneswar News»

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