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		Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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		India
		Sort out 'wuzu' facilities: SC to Varanasi DM, Gyanvapi panel The court's directive came after solicitor general Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the UP government, argued that the facility being sought could not be provided within the "temple" complex. The committee members and the district magistrate could meet and decide where the washroom facilities could be provided, but it would not be within the temple complex, Mehta argued. SC clears felling of more trees for Aarey Metro depot in Mumbai Crowdfunding case: SC grants bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale More India News»

		Science
		Covid-19 raised death risk in people with intellectual disabilities: Study SpaceX postpones 1st launch attempt of Starship, world's tallest rocket SpaceX on Monday postponed the first test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars and beyond. World's 2nd private mission set to land on moon crater on April 25 More Science News»

		Technology
		How this new technology may help Apple to develop thinner OLED displays in upcoming iPads Apple plans to launch new iPad models with OLED displays next year, and the company may use a new technology that makes screens even thinner, a report by The Elec suggested. OLED panels would reportedly include a Thin Film Encapsulation layer, a technology used to create foldable displays, in place of the traditional top substrate. Report reveals how this hacking group went from crypto attacks to targeting defence sector Beginning with cryptocurrency-related attacks in 2019, by the end of 2022, DeathNote was responsible for targeted campaigns against IT and defence companies in Europe, Latin America, South Korea, and Africa. The latest report from Kaspersky tracks the evolution of DeathNote's targets and the development of its tools, techniques, and procedures over the past four years. Vivo S17, S17 Pro key details tipped online: Key details Vivo is reportedly launching its affordable S17 series in China to compete with Honor 90 series and Oppo Reno 10 series. The series is said to launch in May and may be available for purchase during China's 618 shopping festival in June. The series is rumoured to include three models. More Technology News»

		Business
		Expert group may seek quick recap of MDBs WPI inflation cools to 29-mth low in March Daily NH construction touched staggering 78km/day in March More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL 2023: Chennai beat Bangalore by 8 runs in a high-scoring thriller A total of 444 runs were scored in 40 overs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday as visitors Chennai Super Kings came out triumphant against the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling high-scoring Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru. Despite posting a mammoth 226 for 6, CSK edged out RCB by just eight runs in the end for their third win of the season. Watch: Virat Kohli's unusual dismissal against CSK Virat Kohli has been in sublime form in the IPL 2023 with three half-centuries so far and once again a big knock was expected from RCB batter but the pressure of the huge run chase got him out cheaply that too in an unusual manner against Chennai Super Kings. 'It doesn't matter...': Ganguly's inspirational words to DC players Delhi Capitals' agonising wait to open their account in the IPL 2023 is getting longer and longer with the franchises suffering their fifth straight defeat in the tournament. More Sports News»

		Education
		DU's Kamala Nehru College celebrates annual day, honours students & faculty Madras University Result 2023: November-2022 exam revaluation result declared on results.unom.ac.in The University of Madras has released the November-2022 Examination Revaluation Result for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses on April 17, 2023. The result for the main exam was published on March 21, 2023, and courses such as M.Sc., M.B.A, and M.A (HRM) were announced two days later. Students who have applied for revaluation can check the updated scorecard on the official website by entering their register number. Punjab Women Commission: HC asks Punjab not to finalise fresh appointment on women's panel chief The Punjab and Haryana high court has halted the appointment of a new chairperson for the state commission for women in India. The government published an advertisement on 7 April inviting applicants for the role following the removal of former chairperson Manisha Gulati. Gulati has challenged the government’s decision to remove her from the post, which was upheld by a single bench of the high court. The appointment freeze was issued by a HC division bench in response to an appeal. 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
		Deepfake porn: Amid AI race, another growing menace Deepfakes are videos and images that have been digitally created or altered with AI or machine learning. Porn created using the technology first began spreading across the internet several years ago when a Reddit user shared clips that placed the faces of female celebrities on the shoulders of porn actors. Greens slam Lanka plan to send 1L monkeys to China US charges 2 with setting up Chinese 'secret police stn' Liu Jianwang, 61, and Chen Jinping, 59, face charges of conspiring to act as an agent of China's government without informing US authorities and obstruction of justice, prosecutors said. They are expected to appear in a federal court on Monday. 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
		YS Avinash Reddy seeks pre-arrest bail, gets 1-day Telangana HC relief YSRCP MP from Kadapa, YS Avinash Reddy, on Monday got a 24-hour stay on his arrest and interrogation from Telangana high court for his alleged role in the murder of former AP minister YS Vivekananda Reddy. Murder & rape of girl: Killer uncle bore grudge, held in Hyderabad A 23-year-old electrician has been arrested for alleged rape and murder of his 16-year-old niece at Shamshabad a week ago. Document writer abducted from Hyderabad outskirts, killed In a scene straight out of a Telugu action film, a document writer was kidnapped from Kothur on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Sunday night, whisked away in a car and later killed by four assailants. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		A day left for retirement, acting CJ yet to be notified as Himachal Pradesh HC top judge Justice Sabina was shifted to the Rajasthan high court in 2016 in what was then termed a “routine administrative reshuffle” and from there to the Himachal high court earlier this year. CII to launch incubation programme in Punjab and Haryana Punjab and Haryana have a high potential for exports in sectors like textile, auto components, bicycle, food processing, said Deepak Jain, Chairman, CII Northern Region while sharing the organization’s key recommendations for the growth and development of the industry in the two states. 50 chemist shops in Haryana raided for not maintaining temperature To check for authenticity and proper storage of drugs by drug store owners, the officers of the department of drugs and administration raided more than 50 stores throughout the state. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Neighbours assault Ghatlodia man after fight over parked car A 49-year-old man from Ghatlodia on Sunday filed a complaint against three of his neighbours - a man and his two sons - alleging that they attacked him and abused his wife in a fight over the parking of a car. Bouncers at 96 spots to curb cattle menace in Ahmedabad The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) told the Gujarat high court that its Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD) has deployed bouncers at 96 spots to control cattle menace, and the initiative has fetched good results. SC rejects bail plea of 2 in Godhra train burning case The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail plea of two convicts in the Godhra train burning case, in which 59 persons were charred to death, on the ground that these two were awarded death penalty by the trial court but the Gujarat High Court had commuted it to life term. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Government allots funds to develop beaches in north Chennai Residents of north Chennai will soon get a new place to hang out with family and friends. The state government will be developing beaches in Thiruvottiyur and Kasimedu at an estimated 36 crore. Here's where you can correct your bowling action The state’s first government-funded biomechanics centre to help improve performance of athletes and help them avoid injuries is now open to the general public. Built for `13 crore, the centre on the Tamil Nadu Sports University campus near Vandalur caters to not only athletes from 38 different sports including cricket, tennis and volleyball but also amateurs seeking to change the way they run, jog or play and students looking for a career in sports. Craters on a hill tell neolithic tale of grain and game How old do you think the traditional board game of ‘Pallankuzhi’ is? If this new discovery on a hillock is any indication, it could date as far back as the neolithic period, say archaeologists. Indications of the Mancala game were found on top of a hillock near Thirumangalam in Madurai. “There were 18 pits arranged in three rows of six per row, which is typical of the ancient board game,” says V Rajaguru, president of the Ramanathapuram Archaeological Research Foundation, who was part of the discovery team. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		In 2nd jolt for BJP in Karnataka, Jagadish Shettar to contest on Congress ticket Ending his three-decade-old ties with the BJP and the Sangh Parivar, former Karnataka CM and six-time BJP MLA Jagadish Shettar formally joined the Congress on Monday, dealing a blow to the saffron party. Karnataka elections: Police's poll duty pay increased The state home department has increased remuneration for police personnel deputed on poll duty. Remuneration for officers of the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and above has been hiked from Rs 5,000 (lump sum) to Rs 7,000, while inspectors will get Rs 700 per day, and police constables to those of PSI rank will get Rs 500 per day. Remuneration for packed lunch or light refreshments has been increased to Rs 250 from Rs 150 per head per day. Karnataka assembly elections 2023: Buoyed by national status, AAP aims for good show AAP did not contest the 2013 polls and it failed to make a mark in 2018 when it contested 28 seats. It bagged a measly 0.06% vote share, and all its candidates lost their deposits. But much has changed in the five years since. Not only did the Kejrival-led party win elections in Punjab, but it also spread its tentacles beyond Delhi, and made its presence felt in elections in Gujarat and Goa. Now, it is attempting to make a mark in Karnataka. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		In 2nd jolt for BJP in Karnataka, Jagadish Shettar to contest on Congress ticket Ending his three-decade-old ties with the BJP and the Sangh Parivar, former Karnataka CM and six-time BJP MLA Jagadish Shettar formally joined the Congress on Monday, dealing a blow to the saffron party. Karnataka elections: Police's poll duty pay increased The state home department has increased remuneration for police personnel deputed on poll duty. Remuneration for officers of the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and above has been hiked from Rs 5,000 (lump sum) to Rs 7,000, while inspectors will get Rs 700 per day, and police constables to those of PSI rank will get Rs 500 per day. Remuneration for packed lunch or light refreshments has been increased to Rs 250 from Rs 150 per head per day. Karnataka assembly elections 2023: Buoyed by national status, AAP aims for good show AAP did not contest the 2013 polls and it failed to make a mark in 2018 when it contested 28 seats. It bagged a measly 0.06% vote share, and all its candidates lost their deposits. But much has changed in the five years since. Not only did the Kejrival-led party win elections in Punjab, but it also spread its tentacles beyond Delhi, and made its presence felt in elections in Gujarat and Goa. Now, it is attempting to make a mark in Karnataka. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra: Will Ajit Pawar join BJP? Political buzz continues Ajit himself dismissed as false reports that he has called a meeting of MLAs on Tuesday. He also said he had no scheduled events to attend on Monday amid reports that he had called off his engagements in Pune. He said he will be in Mumbai on Tuesday. “I will be present at my office for regular work. I have not called any meetings of MLAs or officials,” he said. Maharashtra faces the heat as crowd management plan comes under fire The Raigad district administration's implementation of a Heat Action Plan (HAP)-announced a week earlier to prevent overexposure to extreme weather-has come in for scrutiny following the heatstroke deaths at Kharghar. Man gropes minor in Mumbai local train, held A 35-year-old man was arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP) for groping a minor in a local train compartment on Sunday. The 17-year-old girl was on-board the general compartment of a CSMT-bound local with a friend when the incident occurred around 4 pm. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's bail plea in ED case to be heard today A court on Monday extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in two cases in connection with the alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The judicial custody in the case with CBI has been extended till April 27 and till April 29 in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case. Heatwave in some parts of Delhi, respite likely tomorrow The city on Monday continued to see warm outdoor conditions and recorded isolated heat waves in a few areas. Weather experts expect some relief from Wednesday. AAP renominates Shelly Oberoi for another term as MCD mayor AAP on Monday nominated incumbent mayor Shelly Oberoi and deputy mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal as its candidates for a second term in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's bail plea in ED case to be heard today A court on Monday extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in two cases in connection with the alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The judicial custody in the case with CBI has been extended till April 27 and till April 29 in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case. Heatwave in some parts of Delhi, respite likely tomorrow The city on Monday continued to see warm outdoor conditions and recorded isolated heat waves in a few areas. Weather experts expect some relief from Wednesday. AAP renominates Shelly Oberoi for another term as MCD mayor AAP on Monday nominated incumbent mayor Shelly Oberoi and deputy mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal as its candidates for a second term in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's bail plea in ED case to be heard today A court on Monday extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in two cases in connection with the alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The judicial custody in the case with CBI has been extended till April 27 and till April 29 in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case. Heatwave in some parts of Delhi, respite likely tomorrow The city on Monday continued to see warm outdoor conditions and recorded isolated heat waves in a few areas. Weather experts expect some relief from Wednesday. AAP renominates Shelly Oberoi for another term as MCD mayor AAP on Monday nominated incumbent mayor Shelly Oberoi and deputy mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal as its candidates for a second term in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		'God will do justice': Slain MLA Raju Pal's wife Puja said in 2005 At her house in Neva village, where she had come barely nine days ago as a newlywed (she married Raju on January 15, 2005), neither she nor her mother-in-law were crying on the night of January 25 when her husband of 10 days was murdered. When asked by reporters, she had said, "God is not blind and those who have done this to my husband will meet the same fate one day." Prayagraj businessman recalls harrowing experience of torture by Atiq Ahmad's henchmen inside jail barrack Mohammad Zaid Khalid (38), has finally been able to sleep peacefully for the past three nights after almost a decade, despite experiencing a constant mild headache resulting from nerve damage near his neck caused by a brutal assault. Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf killings: Prayagraj cut off after internet services blocked Following the killing of Mafioso turned politician Atiq Ahmad and his younger brother and former MLA from city West assembly seat, Khalid Azim alias Ashraf on Saturday night, internet services were blocked in the city for the entire Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Cheetah Oban strolls out of Kuno National Park, once again Barely 10 days ago, it was tranquilised and brought back to Kuno after a five-day hike in nearby farms and villages. This time, it has ventured much further. Forest officials say they will not tranquilise it this time as it could be very stressful and affect its health. Season's first: Bhopal temperature past 40 degree Celsius For the first time this summer, mercury crossed the 40 degree Celsius mark in the state capital on Monday. Sources said that a maximum temperature of 40.9 degree Celsius was recorded on Monday. Bhopal: Air pollution level close to normal, spike at dawn & noon In the state capital, air pollution levels are close to normal on an average, but a spike is being observed during early hours and afternoons. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha weather: Met predicts thunderstorm in few districts on April 21 Most parts of Odisha sweltered under a severe heatwave-like condition on Monday with the maximum temperature crossing 44 degree Celsius at Baripada. Odisha heatwave: Close schools earlier than 11am, parents urge govt In the wake of severe heatwave conditions prevailing across Odisha, the state government has announced school timing from 6.30am to 11am from Monday. Odisha govt invokes ESMA to ban strikes by paramedical staff The state government on Monday invoked the Orissa Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA) prohibiting strikes by paramedical staff, including nurses, pharmacists, Class III and IV employees, among others, in order to ensure that medical services are not disrupted. More Bhubaneswar News»

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