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		Thursday, April 20, 2023
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		India
		AI pilots threaten stir over new pay plan Cabinet clears bill seeking new age-based classification of films Though the draft of the legislation is not available in public domain, government sources said it aims to comprehensively address the issues relating to film certification, improve the procedure for certification of films for public exhibition by the Central Board of Film Certification, and introduce new age-based categorisations of certifications of films, dividing the existing UA category into three age-based categories of seven years (UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+), and 16 years (UA 16+), in place of the previous 12 years. ED attaches Rs 39 crore assets of former Jharkhand chief engineer More India News»

		Science
		Diet high in fruit, vegetables associated with lower miscarriage risk, finds study T-Rex skeleton sells for more than $6 million at Swiss auction A 3.9-metre high Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, comprised of bones from three different T-rexes and estimated to be between 65 and 67 million years old, has sold for $6.1m at a Zurich auction. The skeleton, called Trinity, was sold by an anonymous US private individual to a private European collector. Old Nasa satellite falling to Earth this week The defunct science satellite known as Rhessi will plummet through the atmosphere on Wednesday night. Experts tracking the spacecraft say chances are low it will pose any danger. Rhessi - short for the Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager - rocketed into orbit in 2002 to study the sun. More Science News»

		Technology
		Intel discontinues crypto chip after almost a year, here's why Intel has discontinued its Blockscale 100 ASIC crypto-mining chip less than a year after it was launched, as per a report. Intel has also not announced a successor to this chip. However, the company didn't say if it's exiting the Bitcoin ASIC business, mentioning it will keep "monitoring market opportunities." Explained: How Horizon Forbidden West's new accessibility feature can help tackle fear of deep water Sony’s action role-playing game, Horizon Forbidden West, has introduced a new thalassophobia mode as part of its latest update. The feature improves underwater ambient visibility and allows unlimited breathing regardless of story progression to ease symptoms of the fear of exploring deep water bodies. Additionally, the Burning Shores expansion update adds new colour blindness settings, larger waypoints, quest icons, a reorientable camera function, environmental contrast adjustments and automatic item pickups. Netflix has good news for 'Basic with Ads' tier subscribers Netflix's cheaper "Basic with Ads" plan will now support higher-quality streaming and two simultaneous streams. These new features are being rolled out in Canada and Spain, and will soon be available in all 12 markets where the ad-based subscription is offered. Netflix's ad-based subscription generates more revenue than its standard plan which costs $15.49 monthly in the US, and the streaming giant is pleased with progress. More Technology News»

		Business
		Rs 6k crore quantum mission to put India in elite club of 6 nations The Mission on which the government will spend Rs 6,003 crore in eight years (2023-24 to 2030-31), will catapult India into an elite club of six countries that are already working in this field. The first six in this league are the US, China, France, Canada, Finland and Austria. The Mission in India targets developing intermediate scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in eight years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology. Apple chief Tim Cook meets PM Modi, ministers in Delhi, promises biz expansion, doubling of jobs After his meeting with the PM, Cook said the company’s engagements in India were also aligned with the larger societal goals of the Indian government. “Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for the warm welcome. We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country,” he said in a tweet, alongside pictures of their meeting. NBDA wary of 5G spectrum allocation, writes to I&B secy More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Bowlers shine as Lucknow gun down Rajasthan for fourth win Rajasthan Royals' return to Sawai Mansingh Stadium in nearly four years didn't turn out as expected as a spirited Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an impressive 10-run win in a low scoring IPL contest in Jaipur. The win was Lucknow's fourth of the season and it also broke Rajasthan's three-match winning streak. However, even after the defeat, Rajasthan still are at the top spot on the points table but are ahead of Lucknow only on net run rate. Watch: A moment to cherish for Arjun as he receives special award from father Arjun Tendulkar has been grabbing headlines since he made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders last week. The left-arm pacer Arjun, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, earned plaudits from all quarters for his accurate variations with the ball. It has lessened the utility of all-rounders: Iyer on Impact Player rule Since the IPL 2023 kick started, the impact player rule has been garnering a lot of attention with some terming it a perfect experiment while some are having doubts about all-rounder's role in the team. More Sports News»

		Education
		Over 20 lakh applicants for NEET UG 2023 Smart Hospitals are future of public health system in West Bengal & India post-pandemic era: ASSOCHAM Healthcare experts, policy makers, and researchers have emphasized the need for policy interventions and the implementation of smart hospitals. They have noted that hospitals are evolving from simply being digital to becoming smart, with optimized clinical processes and digitized networking infrastructure to offer better patient care and operational efficiency. Science Film Festival of India: Hands-on Science activities for students from rural areas held in Goa As part of the Science Film Festival of India (SCI-FFI), a 'Students' Science Village' program was organized in rural Goa aimed at providing underprivileged students with a top-notch science education. Students from remote areas attended the program to learn about biodiversity, soil science, and science experiments in a fun and engaging manner. More Education News»

		Environment
		Air pollution, heat linked to lower sleep quality: Study German climate activists pledge new wave of blockades How plants can change your state of mind By Sven BatkeLecturer in Biology, Edge Hill University Plants look so different from animals, that it's easy for many people to think of them as alien and separate from us. Most people appreciate how pretty flowers and trees look and know photosynthesis is essential to life. But our mental and physical connection to plantlife runs deeper than you might expect. More Environment News»

		World
		Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington state Legislature Stampede in Yemen's capital kills at least 78, official says US Supreme Court delays decision on abortion pill, preserving access for now More World News»

		Environment
		Air pollution, heat linked to lower sleep quality: Study German climate activists pledge new wave of blockades How plants can change your state of mind By Sven BatkeLecturer in Biology, Edge Hill University Plants look so different from animals, that it's easy for many people to think of them as alien and separate from us. Most people appreciate how pretty flowers and trees look and know photosynthesis is essential to life. But our mental and physical connection to plantlife runs deeper than you might expect. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana HC orders collector to break seal of strongroom Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana high court on Wednesday directed the district election officer and the district collector to break open seal of the strong room pertaining to the Dharmapuri assembly constituency in Jagtial district and hand over certain documents that show the number of votes, percentages in each polling station, particulars recorded by VVPATs, etc., to the returning officer. The strong room is located at VRK Engineering College in Nookapalli village in the district. Krishna-Godavari boards face resistance, shackled in two Telugu states The Krishna and Godavari River Management Boards have not been able to resolve any issues between the two Telugu states despite almost two years passing since the Ministry of Jal Shakti issued a gazette notification to take over irrigation projects on the rivers. Driver gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment for raping minor in Hyderabad A 24-year-old auto driver was convicted in a minor girl's rape case and sentenced to 20-year rigorous imprisonment by a local court on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		1,903 new Covid cases in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh The three states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday reported 1,903 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday. There were also two fatalities in Haryana and one in Himachal Pradesh. Girl whose Darbar Sahib video kicked up a row apologises in Ambala The girl, whose video of being stopped from entering the Golden Temple a few days ago had gone viral on social media, tendered an apology on Wednesday, saying she never intended to hurt the Sikh community. Yoga guru Dhirendra Bhramchari's Gurgaon land sale order: Punjab and Haryana HC won't interfere The Punjab and Haryana high court has refused to interfere with the Gurgaon deputy commissioner's (DC) order cancelling the sale deed of late Yoga guru Dhirendra Bhramchari's ashram property purchased by some private companies. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Air India's domestic operations temporarily shifted to T1 at Ahmedabad airport Taking an Air India domestic flight from Ahmedabad airport? Head to the Terminal-1 instead of Terminal-2 from today. Expedite bail hearings: Gujarat high court instructs magistrates The circular is for quick registration of bail applications at Central Filing Centre and for forwarding them to the court concerned instantly. Gujarat: 17-year-old girl reunited with parents with help from Abhayam 181 helpline More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Ambasamudram custodial torture case shifted to CB-CID Southern Railway announces summer special trains Sri Lankan family seeking asylum arrives in Dhanushkodi More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Transgender artists give poll office a colourful makeover With just over 20 days left for polling, Election Commission of India (ECI) is pulling out all the stops to scale up the voting percentage in Bengaluru and other urban pockets in Karnataka. Karnataka assembly elections: Fed up with red tapism, 60-year-old enters fray A 60-year-old woman is seeking election from Malur assembly constituency as an independent candidate with a unique mission: Change the bureaucratic apathy towards people. Karnataka elections: 60,000 elderly, 20,000 people with disabilities to vote from home As many as 60,000 people aged above 80 and 15,000-20,000 specially abled people have chosen the vote-from-home option across the state. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Transgender artists give poll office a colourful makeover With just over 20 days left for polling, Election Commission of India (ECI) is pulling out all the stops to scale up the voting percentage in Bengaluru and other urban pockets in Karnataka. Karnataka assembly elections: Fed up with red tapism, 60-year-old enters fray A 60-year-old woman is seeking election from Malur assembly constituency as an independent candidate with a unique mission: Change the bureaucratic apathy towards people. Karnataka elections: 60,000 elderly, 20,000 people with disabilities to vote from home As many as 60,000 people aged above 80 and 15,000-20,000 specially abled people have chosen the vote-from-home option across the state. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		SC collegium backs Justice Ramesh Dhanuka as Bombay HC CJ The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the elevation of Justice Ramesh Dhanuka as Chief Justice of Bombay high court. Traders' families call for evacuation from Sudan Approximately 3,000 Indians, many of them traders from Mumbai, are stranded in the conflict zone of Sudan. Their womenfolk and children are urging the ministry of external affairs (MEA) to evacuate Indian citizens, and praying for their safe and swift return. BMC pushes deadline for Andheri's Gokhale bridge reopening to mid-November The BMC has set a new deadline for reopening Andheri's Gokhale bridge: Mid-November. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		16-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi's Shastri Park A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in Shastri Park. Notice to 12 schools in Delhi for flouting rules on books The Delhi government has issued a show-cause notice to 12 private schools for not following the Directorate of Education's (DoE) guidelines on school books and uniforms. 4 more sectors eligible for consortiums under land pooling: Delhi Development Authority The Delhi Development Authority will soon issue conditional notices to land owners in four more sectors found eligible to form consortiums under the land pooling policy (LPP). More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		16-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi's Shastri Park A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in Shastri Park. Notice to 12 schools in Delhi for flouting rules on books The Delhi government has issued a show-cause notice to 12 private schools for not following the Directorate of Education's (DoE) guidelines on school books and uniforms. 4 more sectors eligible for consortiums under land pooling: Delhi Development Authority The Delhi Development Authority will soon issue conditional notices to land owners in four more sectors found eligible to form consortiums under the land pooling policy (LPP). More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		16-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi's Shastri Park A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in Shastri Park. Notice to 12 schools in Delhi for flouting rules on books The Delhi government has issued a show-cause notice to 12 private schools for not following the Directorate of Education's (DoE) guidelines on school books and uniforms. 4 more sectors eligible for consortiums under land pooling: Delhi Development Authority The Delhi Development Authority will soon issue conditional notices to land owners in four more sectors found eligible to form consortiums under the land pooling policy (LPP). More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Atiq, brother killings: SHO among 5 cops suspended for lapses Until evening, the Prayagraj police commissionerate hadn't confirmed the crackdown. The special investigation team (SIT) probing Atiq and Ashraf's murder in custody questioned all five cops before the decision to suspend them was taken, the sources said. SHO, 4 more UP cops suspended after SIT quizzes them Five UP cops, including an SHO, were suspended Wednesday for the alleged lapses that allowed three assassins masquerading as journalists to shoot dead handcuffed gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in front of TV cameras outside a Prayagraj hospital late Saturday. Bank slip colour decided amount of poll tax to Atiq Ahmed Extortion in the name of "election tax" and land grab were the primary sources of income for slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's gang, going by the revelations of scores of so far silent victims who have started speaking up. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: 'Garam samosas' behind mystery train halts near Itarsi For a few samosas more... When railway officials began investigating why the 15017 Kashi Express stopped mysteriously on the approach to Itarsi station, they never imagined it had anything to do with food. Over 36,000 to cast vote for first time in elections this year in Madhya Pradesh More than 36,000 youths, who turned 18 on March 31, have be enrolled in the new voters list and will get a chance to vote for the first time in state assembly elections likely to be held in last quarter of this year. 1 death, 67 new Covid-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh One death due to Covid was reported from Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. A total of 67 new Covid cases were also reported, as per the state health bulletin released by directorate of health services. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Heatwave alert stays as Bhubaneswar temp breaches 42 degree Celsius The state capital on Tuesday saw a gradual rise in mercury level to 42.7 degrees Celsius - the highest of the season so far. Rs 4 lakh bill outstanding, 500 students of 2 govt schools study without power Around 500 students of two government schools inside Odisha State Armed Police 7th Battalion in the city are among those hit the hardest by the scorching heat. When the temperature in the city has been breaking records and hovering above 40 degrees Celsius, these kids are being taught a tough lesson in the schools without basic amenities like fans and lights. Schools to remain shut on April 19 & 20 More Bhubaneswar News»

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