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		Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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		India
		Profit booking: Hotel tariffs in Ahmedabad at Rs 50,000/night Al-Badr terrorist killed, cop injured in Kulgam encounter Bakrid at Joshimath, not Badrinath More India News»

		Science
		Aarti Holla-Maini with Punjab roots appointed director of UN Office for Outer Space Affairs Neil deGrasse Tyson: The scientist who bats best for science Nasa recovers 98% water from urine and sweat on ISS; breakthrough to help in long space missions In a major breakthrough, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) have attained a 98% water restoration rate using an advanced system that recycles astronauts’ urine and sweat into drinkable water. The development holds immense potential for future long interplanetary missions. More Science News»

		Technology
		World MSME Day: Indian sellers can register on Amazon with a valid mobile number Amazon India has introduced a new streamlined registration process to make onboarding for businesses easy. The latest process offers suggestions to complete onboarding, enabling small businesses to register on Amazon's site effortlessly. The revamped registration procedure is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by merchants from tier-2 and -3 cities, who lack advanced technological skills. ESA's spacecraft to explore universe's 'dark mysteries' launching this week The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Euclid spacecraft to help researchers better understand the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The satellite will be launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. NASA is contributing to the mission by delivering vital hardware, providing funding, as well as delivering a US-based data processing centre. Microsoft may soon have a 'ChatGPT' problem ChatGPT has become synonymous with all AI chatbots and OpenAI, the company responsible for developing it, is looking to expand its use case. It is a well-known fact that the company provided its AI technology to Microsoft, which later launched workplace products and services with Copilot. According to a report, OpenAI is now planning to turn ChatGPT into a smart assistant for work. More Technology News»

		Business
		Current a/c deficit shrinks in March quarter as imports dip The country’s current account deficit (CAD) significantly decreased in the January to March 2023 quarter to 0. 2% of gross domestic product (GDP), much lower than market expectations, due to a smaller trade gap and increased services exports. CCI: Why should AI-Vistara merger not be investigated? HDFC-HDFC Bank merger on July 1 More Business News»

		Sports
		Rohit Sharma expects highly competitive ODI World Cup in India as game evolves Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, anticipates a fiercely contested ODI World Cup in India, as he believes that the game has become faster and more dynamic in recent years. India, aiming for their third World Cup title and their second on home soil, will commence their campaign against five-time champions Australia in Chennai on October 8. SAFF C'ship: India finish second in Group A after 1-1 draw vs Kuwait Despite Sunil Chhetri's impressive performance, India were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in their final group match of the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru on Tuesday. India should win WC for Kohli like we did for Sachin in 2011: Sehwag Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag feels that Team India should aim to win the upcoming ODI World Cup for Virat Kohli in a similar fashion to how the 2011 team secured victory for Sachin Tendulkar. More Sports News»

		Education
		MH SET Result 2023 declared on setexam.unipune.ac.in, direct link here Maharashtra State Eligibility Test, MH SET 2023 Result has been declared by Savitribai Phule Pune University today, June 27. To check and download the result, candidates have to visit setexam.unipune.ac.in and enter their name and seat number. The exam was held on March 26. The candidates selected will have to appear for document verification. The final answer key of MH SET 2023 has also been published on the website in PDF format. Cash for Marks Scam: Assistant Professor nabbed by Punjabi University authorities for seeking cash for marks in BA Final English An Assistant Professor at Punjabi University Patiala has been arrested for demanding Rs 7,000 from a student to give him passing marks in the English subject of BA Final. The student informed university authorities about the crime, providing a recording of the accused demanding payment. The university dispatched a team to Patiala city's old bus stand where the teacher was meeting the student. University officials confirmed that the suspect was an ad-hoc teacher posted at an affiliated college in Sangrur district. Isabella Thoburn alumna and former NCC cadet set to become IAF officer Sanchita Singh, a 23-year-old from a remote village in Balrampur district, has been selected for the Indian Air Force after completing 52 weeks of rigorous training at an academy in Hyderabad. Singh, an Isabella Thoburn college and NCC graduate, was motivated to apply for the defence forces after participating in the republic day parade. She is the first person in her family to pursue a career in the armed forces and was the only candidate from her group to be recommended for the IAF service. More Education News»

		Environment
		Even after one year of the ban on single-use plastic, traders flout norms in Visakhapatnam Climate protesters aim to bring London to a halt IEA-IFC joint report calls to ramp up clean energy investments in emerging & developing economies Annual clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies will need to more than triple from $770 billion in 2022 to as much as $2.8 trillion by the early 2030s to meet rising energy needs and align with the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan hopes for IMF loan nod 'in days' Prigozhin has moved to Belarus, and Russia won't press charges for mutiny Rescuers found body in rubble of Paris building that collapsed in explosion More World News»

		Environment
		Even after one year of the ban on single-use plastic, traders flout norms in Visakhapatnam Climate protesters aim to bring London to a halt IEA-IFC joint report calls to ramp up clean energy investments in emerging & developing economies Annual clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies will need to more than triple from $770 billion in 2022 to as much as $2.8 trillion by the early 2030s to meet rising energy needs and align with the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Failed heist at Asifabad cooperative bank Burglars gained entry into Telangana State Cooperative Bank at Tiryani in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district and attempted to take away valuables from the bank lockers. Monsoon returns, 2020 scars still linger As monsoon clouds hover, TOI revisits colonies impacted by 2020 floods. While areas near Secunderabad & LB Nagar seem fortified by SNDP works, several other areas remain vulnerable to inundation. Ujwal Bommakanti lists a few ORR speed limit raised to 120km/h with safety curb Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), which reduced maximum speed limit on Nehru Outer Ring Road (ORR) to 100kmph to curb a spurt in road accidents, has now raised the limit to 120kmph. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Monsoon arrives on a low note Following rain lasting for an hour in the evening, the meteorological (Met) department announced the arrival of monsoon in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Haryana cops to have legal back up to ensure strict punishment for drug peddlers: Home minister Anil Vij Haryana home minister Anil Vij announced that in order to ensure severe punishment for individuals involved in drug trafficking and to effectively handle such cases in court, legal assistance will soon be made available at the police station level. Corruption exists in every part of Jyotisar theme park, alleges Haryana AAP leader Anurag Dhanda Intensifying the attack on Manohar Lal Khattar-Dushyant Chautala led BJP-JJP government, the senior vice president of Aam Aadmi Party Anurag Dhanda on Tuesday alleged corruption worth crores of rupee in the Jyotisar theme park project in Kurukshetra. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		007: This man is the new Bond in town Mihir Desai, a businessman from Ahmedabad, channels his inner James Bond when it comes to his cars. His recent acquisitions, an Audi Q5 and a Fortuner Sigma 4 Automatic, are not just ordinary vehicles - they are his licence to thrill. And just like the legendary British spy, the 38-year-old too spared no expense, coughing up Rs 21.82 lakh and Rs 22.08 lakh to snag the coveted digits 0007 and 0009 for his prized rides. 'Is there any case in UP over ownership of the Taj Mahal?' During the hearing of a long-pending litigation on the ownership of the Kutch district's Kalo Dungar and Dholo Dungar, Acting Chief Justice A J Desai quipped, "Is there any petition pending in Uttar Pradesh claiming ownership of the Taj Mahal?" Pay money, pass GRE and fly to the US Cybercrime police of the city on Monday caught three men for allegedly providing dummy candidates to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) in the place of those wanting to go to the US, for which they charged at least Rs 70,000 for each candidate. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu: 11 priests booked in Chidambaram temple row Chidambaram town police on Tuesday booked 11 Podhu Dikshitars, the hereditary priests and custodians of Lord Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram town in Cuddalore district, on charges of preventing officials of the Hindu religious and charitable endowment (HR & CE) department from discharging their duties at the temple. Tamil Nadu police intelligence chief Davidson Devasirvatham transferred TN temple's idol and chariots damaged; man detained More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Football coach Stimac gets a red card again India coach Igor Stimac has a lot of explaining to do with regard to his on-field discipline and temperament although his assistant Mahesh Gawli jumped to his defence and blamed the referees for the red card in the SAFF championship match between India and Kuwait here on Tuesday, reports Biju Babu Cyriac. Husband, sons honour 60-yr-old library assistant's wish, donate her organs When Shashikala KO expressed her wish to donate her organs after her death, family members of the 60-year-old were taken aback. But Shashikala, who was inspired by late actor Puneeth Rajkumar, insisted that her decision be respected. When she was recently declared brain-dead, her family honoured her wish. Speeding on expressway could cost you your licence The police department has warned of fining as well as suspending the driving licence of vehicle owners who speed on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Football coach Stimac gets a red card again India coach Igor Stimac has a lot of explaining to do with regard to his on-field discipline and temperament although his assistant Mahesh Gawli jumped to his defence and blamed the referees for the red card in the SAFF championship match between India and Kuwait here on Tuesday, reports Biju Babu Cyriac. Husband, sons honour 60-yr-old library assistant's wish, donate her organs When Shashikala KO expressed her wish to donate her organs after her death, family members of the 60-year-old were taken aback. But Shashikala, who was inspired by late actor Puneeth Rajkumar, insisted that her decision be respected. When she was recently declared brain-dead, her family honoured her wish. Speeding on expressway could cost you your licence The police department has warned of fining as well as suspending the driving licence of vehicle owners who speed on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Amid orange alert, light rain in city, moderate in Thane & Navi Mumbai Amid an orange alert for the city on Tuesday, IMD's Colaba weather station recorded 11mm in the nine-hour period ending 5.30pm while IMD Santacruz observatory recorded 31mm. At 100/kg, tomatoes move to households' 'drop' list In a sudden and sharp rise, the price of tomatoes has reached an astronomical Rs 80-110 per kg in parts of the city 'Attend CM's event or lose ration card': NCP alleges threat State NCP president Jayant Patil on Tuesday alleged the Shinde-Fadnavis government had threatened to cancel ration cards of beneficiaries if they did not attend the 'Shasan Aplya Dari' (government at your doorstep) event in Jalgaon, to be attended by the CM and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi reports y-o-y growth of 36% in liquor sales Riding high on various schemes by the retailers, liquor sales in Delhi in the 2022-23 financial year grew by 36% in comparison to the previous year, data shared by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies on Tuesday showed. Excavated sites at Delhi's Purana Qila, dating back to 2,500 years, damaged in rain On day teacher died of electric shock at New Delhi railway station, teen electrocuted on inundated road More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi reports y-o-y growth of 36% in liquor sales Riding high on various schemes by the retailers, liquor sales in Delhi in the 2022-23 financial year grew by 36% in comparison to the previous year, data shared by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies on Tuesday showed. Excavated sites at Delhi's Purana Qila, dating back to 2,500 years, damaged in rain On day teacher died of electric shock at New Delhi railway station, teen electrocuted on inundated road More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi reports y-o-y growth of 36% in liquor sales Riding high on various schemes by the retailers, liquor sales in Delhi in the 2022-23 financial year grew by 36% in comparison to the previous year, data shared by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies on Tuesday showed. Excavated sites at Delhi's Purana Qila, dating back to 2,500 years, damaged in rain On day teacher died of electric shock at New Delhi railway station, teen electrocuted on inundated road More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Police kill criminal carrying Rs 1.25 lakh reward on his head A notorious criminal wanted in at least 13 criminal cases was gunned down by a team of Special Task Force (STF) of UP police near Samda Road under the limits of Manjhanpur police station of Kaushambi district early Tuesday. Shrawan month: District admin gears up for Kanwar Yatra From installing CCTV’s in temples to providing best of the facilities and security, the district administration has initiated several steps to ensure smooth Kanwar Yatra during the upcoming holy month of Shrawan (July 4 -August 31). Morning walkers submit memorandum against light & sound show at city park More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		12-year-old Bhopal girl sold for Rs 40k, saved by police on 'wedding' day A 12-year-old girl was sold off for 'marriage' for Rs 40,000 in Gunga, near Bhopal, but she was rescued by police in the nick of time, just before she was to be forced into a wedding with a 27-year-old man. Tomatoes in the red as veggie prices on boil Tomatoes, an essential kitchen staple, that is used in cooking almost all vegetables have become pricey with its prices soaring above ₹100 in retail markets in the state capital. Govt forms panel to probe 'poll cash' case Shivraj Singh Chouhan government has constituted a one-man commission headed by retired judge Virendra Singh to investigate a report received from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) regarding the alleged involvement of three IPS officers in unauthorized and unaccounted cash transactions during the 2019 parliamentary elections in Madhya Pradesh. The officers under scrutiny are Sushovan Banerjee (1989 batch), Sanjay Mane (1989 batch), and V Madhu Kumar (1991 batch). Two of them - Sanjay Mane and V Madhu Kumar - retired a few months ago. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Separated fathers take out 'hope walk' from Bhubaneswar to Puri to create awareness on parental alienation A group of separated fathers joined hands to shed light on the issue of parental alienation sparking a growing movement and took out ‘hope walk’ from Bhubaneswar to Puri on Tuesday. Couple, five-year-old daughter killed in car-tanker collision in Odisha's Koraput The deceased have been identified as Jeypore natives, Satrughan Pradhan (35), his wife Rasmita (25) and their daughter Subhalaxmi (5), said police.​ First aviation security institute to come up in Odisha Odisha will soon get the first Aviation Security Training Institute (ASTI) for imparting training to all stakeholders, including police personnel and others connected to the industry, officials said. More Bhubaneswar News»

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