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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, April 28, 2023
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		India
		Congress warranty has expired, don't believe it's guarantees, says PM Modi CPWD inviting bid for floral decoration hints at early inauguration of new Parliament building Study: Weakening of monsoon linked to air pollution Air pollution and a rise in west Pacific tropical cyclones have played their parts in weakening the Indian monsoon the past few decades, according to a study by researchers from Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune. The researchers held that greenhouse gas emissions and other human activities can significantly alter the pattern of monsoon flow over the tropical Indo-Pacific Oceans and lead to an increase in tropical cyclones over the west Pacific. More India News»

		Science
		Post-Covid conditions change a person's immunological response: Study Pet rabbits require freedom to exercise: Study Japan's ispace says moon lander unexpectedly accelerated and likely crashed More Science News»

		Technology
		Krafton begins early access testing of new title Defense Derby Krafton has launched the early access test for its new mobile game "Defense Derby," a Tower Defense genre strategy game. Players can join by downloading the game from Google Play until May 11, after which the company will use feedback to enhance the game quality ahead of its official launch. For Indian players, exclusive gifts up to Rs 700, including crystals, gold, elixir, and ManaStone, are available. Apple Watch may be able to sync with multiple devices like iPads, Macs Apple is reportedly working on a software update that could allow the Apple Watch to be paired with multiple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Currently, syncing the watch with devices other than an iPhone is limited. Rumours suggest the same process used to pair AirPods across devices could be used for watches as well iPhone 15 Pro renders shows the new Action button Lately, rumours were rife that 'Pro' iPhone models will skip on the much-rumoured Action button and solid-state volume buttons. However, it seems like the iPhone 15 Pro models will come with the Action button, while the solid-switch volume button will be ditched this year for the traditional two-piece volume button. More Technology News»

		Business
		Relief rally on Wall Street after better-than-feared earnings The tech-heavy Nasdaq led a strong rally on Wall Street due to a strong quarterly report from Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms Inc. Shares in Meta were up 14% after the company forecast quarterly revenue above the expectations. S&P 500 Communication Services Index ended up 5.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.57%. RBI looking at bank business models to spot vulnerabilities Passenger traffic growth highest at Mumbai airport in 2022-23 More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL 2023: Rajasthan beat Chennai to go top of the table Yashasvi Jaiswal cracked a magnificent 77 before spinners Adam Zampa and Ravichandran Ashwin set up Rajasthan Royals' emphatic 32-run win over Chennai Super Kings in the reverse fixture of the IPL 2023 on Thursday. Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi express shock over PT Usha's statement Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) president P T Usha, a celebrated track and field athlete with over 100 medals at national and international events, on Thursday, criticised the wrestlers for going public with their protest demanding filing of an FIR and arrest of sidelined Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. PV Sindhu storms into Asia Badminton Championships quarters Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the quarterfinals of the women's singles event at the Asia Badminton Championships with a straight games win over China's Han Yue on Thursday. More Sports News»

		Education
		IIM Jammu inks MOU with IE University, Spain to foster advancement in teaching IIM Jammu has signed an MoU with IE University, Spain, aimed at cultural exchange and the exchange of faculty members, academic information, and postgraduate students. The collaboration will enable the absorption of international best practices in research and teaching. How do Summer Camps Benefit Kids? Summer camps are educational programs for kids and teenagers. They offer a broad range of activities such as arts, crafts, and sports, aiming to foster social skills, independence, and personal growth. Camps can be day programs or overnight stays. The activities help kids develop teamwork, independence, and problem-solving skills. AP Inter Supplementary Exams Time Table 2023 released on bieap.apcfss.in, check dates here The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education released the schedule for the AP Inter supplementary exams 2023. These exams are for students who didn't achieve at least 35% in any subject, allowing them to save their academic year. The exams will take place between May 24 and June 1, and the schedule was made available on the official BIEAP website. AP Inter 1st year supplementary exams will be conducted in the forenoon, with Part-II 2nd Language Paper-I to Modern Language Paper-I and Geography Paper-I, while AP Inter 2nd year supplementary exams will be in the afternoon. More Education News»

		Environment
		Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: Report Observing World Earth Day: Origin, celebrations and Earth Hour UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot More Environment News»

		World
		Sudan: Armed Forces to extend ceasefire for another 72 hours Trilateral Mechanism the Quad on Sudan released a joint statement on Sudan welcoming the announcement by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to extend the current ceasefire for an additional 72 hours. Nato: Ukraine allies sent 1,550 combat vehicles, 'vast' ammo One of world's oldest newspapers to end daily print run One of the world's oldest newspapers still in print, Austria's Wiener Zeitung, will primarily move online, after a decision Thursday by the country's parliament. The development marks the final step in a years-long dispute between the Austrian government and the newspaper about the future of the state-owned daily. More World News»

		Environment
		Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: Report Observing World Earth Day: Origin, celebrations and Earth Hour UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad civic body to get Rs 7,380 crore from outer ring road lease for 30 years The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) will get Rs 7,380 crore towards Toll, Operate and Transfer (TOT) by leasing the Nehru Outer Ring Road (ORR) for 30 years. Aim to win 100 seats in next assembly elections, Telangana CM KCR tells party leaders Asserting that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) will retain power again in Telangana in 2023, party chief and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao asked the party workers to reach 100-seat mark in the assembly elections. YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case: Telangana HC cancels bail given to accused Yerra Gangi Reddy More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village in Punjab; leaders across political spectrum pay respects Badal's mortal remains were taken to the family's farmland around a kilometer from the residence on a flower-decked tractor-trolley with his son Sukhbir Singh Badal and other family members standing with folded hands as the vehicle moved past mourners on the route. Parkash Singh Badal: A cancer survivor who transformed rural Punjab A man of humility and boundless faith in Akal Purakh, five-time Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal was never scared of death. Punjab tears up on Parkash Singh Badal's final journey Thousands of people lined up along the route from Chandigarh to Badal village in Punjab's Muktsar district on Wednesday as five-time Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away on Tuesday night, made the final journey to his ancestral village, where he will be cremated with state honours on Thursday. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Patdi encounter: Gujarat HC issues notices to cops exonerated by magistrate The Gujarat high court has sought a reply from six cops on a public interest litigation (PIL) after a magisterial inquiry exonerated them from the encounter deaths of a man and his minor son in Patdi. Tariff increases lead to drop in telecom subscribers in Gujarat Regular tariff hikes and increase in minimum recharge costs have led to a consistent reduction in telecom subscribers in Gujarat. According to the latest telecom subscription report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Gujarat lost some 73,205 mobile subscribers in January alone. Brothers stab friend to death over Rs 3,000 debt in Ahmedabad Three brothers stabbed their 33-year-old friend to death over a financial dispute in Juhapura on Wednesday night More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Masked rowdies kill VCK worker in Chennai A history-sheeter involved in two murders was stabbed to death by two masked men in K K Nagar on Thursday morning. Police have arrested six suspects in the case. Fix last mile, and Metro rail could be the first choice It’s been eight years since metro rail trains started running in the city. But they are yet to offer a foolproof and efficient last mile connectivity that will encourage people who live near the stations to use the services. The footfalls have touched 2.2lakh per day but metro rail authorities are yet to perfect a way to help people reach the stations from their homes. There are some feeder services operating from busy stations, but commuters travelling from smaller stations are forced to spend more money to reach the station. Power cuts announced for Saturday in Chennai Tangedco has announced power shutdown on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm for maintenance work. Tambaram: Kadapperi - Chitlapakkam 1st main road, Ramachandra Road, Padmanaba Street, Kannadasan Street, Srinivasa Nagar and MIT. Guindy: Ramapuram - IPC Colony, Manapakkam, Kolappakkam, Poothappedu, Nesapakkam, MGR Nagar, KK Nagar, Ponnurangam Salai (Valasaravakkam). Nanganallur: B V Nagar (10th to 19th Street), Nehru colony, NGO Colony. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Newlywed in Bengaluru alleges husband stole Rs 5.6 lakh to play online game According to the woman, she married Chetan on March 1, 2023 after he claimed to be a software engineer drawing an annual salary of Rs 20 lakh. Non-engineering colleges in Bengaluru join artificial intelligence, IoT trend, offer new-age courses Many courses are getting a new lease of life, said Bengaluru colleges. Bengaluru-based fitness trainer on 1,000th straight 100km ride today I'll continue with century rides which are part of my lifestyle now, says Anil Kadsur. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Newlywed in Bengaluru alleges husband stole Rs 5.6 lakh to play online game According to the woman, she married Chetan on March 1, 2023 after he claimed to be a software engineer drawing an annual salary of Rs 20 lakh. Non-engineering colleges in Bengaluru join artificial intelligence, IoT trend, offer new-age courses Many courses are getting a new lease of life, said Bengaluru colleges. Bengaluru-based fitness trainer on 1,000th straight 100km ride today I'll continue with century rides which are part of my lifestyle now, says Anil Kadsur. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Bandra builder loses Rs 50,000 to e-con; cops probe how caller had all info of loan, frozen bank account A builder from Bandra, Mohan Wadhwa, was duped of Rs 47,002 by an e-caller in a new way after he received a phone call from a telecaller who said they could help pay the equated monthly instalment (EMI) of his vehicle loan for the current month as his bank account had been frozen. 2 Nirmal Lifestyle directors arrested by Mumbai police for cheating 34 flat buyers of Rs 11 crore Builder Dharmesh Jain, 55, the flamboyant director of Nirmal Lifestyle, and his relative Rajeev Jain, 50, also a director, were arrested by the city police's economic offences wing (EOW) on Thursday based on a complaint filed by 34 flat buyers in their Mulund projects, alleging cheating to the tune of Rs 11 crore. Covid intranasal vaccine for elders to start from today in Mumbai The BMC will start administering the intranasal vaccine against Covid-19 from Friday at selected centres across the 24 wards. The free vaccine doses will only be available to senior citizens who want to take precautionary shots, the BMC announced on Thursday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Eye on G20: Facade lighting for Ranjit Singh and Safdarjung flyovers completed in Delhi The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has said that it has completed facade lighting for the Ranjit Singh Flyover under-deck and Safdarjung Flyover over-deck for G20 events. 58-year-old man held for murder of bus cleaner in Delhi's Kakardooma A 58-year-old man was arrested from Farrukhabad in connection with the murder of a bus cleaner in Kakardooma on the day of Holi. Tanzanian held at Delhi airport with cocaine in whiskey bottles A Tanzanian passenger, who arrived from Addis Ababa on Wednesday, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport after it was found that he was carrying cocaine dissolved in three whiskey bottles. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Eye on G20: Facade lighting for Ranjit Singh and Safdarjung flyovers completed in Delhi The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has said that it has completed facade lighting for the Ranjit Singh Flyover under-deck and Safdarjung Flyover over-deck for G20 events. 58-year-old man held for murder of bus cleaner in Delhi's Kakardooma A 58-year-old man was arrested from Farrukhabad in connection with the murder of a bus cleaner in Kakardooma on the day of Holi. Tanzanian held at Delhi airport with cocaine in whiskey bottles A Tanzanian passenger, who arrived from Addis Ababa on Wednesday, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport after it was found that he was carrying cocaine dissolved in three whiskey bottles. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Eye on G20: Facade lighting for Ranjit Singh and Safdarjung flyovers completed in Delhi The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has said that it has completed facade lighting for the Ranjit Singh Flyover under-deck and Safdarjung Flyover over-deck for G20 events. 58-year-old man held for murder of bus cleaner in Delhi's Kakardooma A 58-year-old man was arrested from Farrukhabad in connection with the murder of a bus cleaner in Kakardooma on the day of Holi. Tanzanian held at Delhi airport with cocaine in whiskey bottles A Tanzanian passenger, who arrived from Addis Ababa on Wednesday, was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport after it was found that he was carrying cocaine dissolved in three whiskey bottles. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Lucknow based IAF officer gets Vishisht Seva Medal, has a long association with Prayagraj too Group Captain Pradeep Sharma's name was announced for the coveted honour on the occasion of 74th Republic Day itself, but he was presented with a certificate and medal by the Chief of the Air Staff at the investiture ceremony held in New Delhi last week. In a first in UP, Phulpur CHC generates online ABHA number In a first, Phulpur Community Health Centre (CHC) of Prayagraj has become the first CHC of the state to generate ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) number via online scan and share module for registration of patients under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). BJP will register historic win in ULB polls: UP BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary UP BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary on Wednesday said the party would register a historic win in the upcoming urban local body polls based on the works by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		7 new judges appointed to MP high court, total strength 37 now Seven new judges have been appointed to MP high court on Thursday. With this, the number of judges in the high court of Madhya Pradesh has increased to 37, against the sanctioned strength of 53. Trio sentenced to death for murdering couple in MP's Jabalpur A sessions court in Jabalpur has awarded the death sentence to three persons convicted of killing a couple - their neighbours - after breaking into their house. 4 cops face charges in custodial suicide case in Katara Hills Four years after an accused in a POCSO Act case allegedly died by suicide in custody - by setting himself ablaze in Katara Hills police station - a case of causing death by negligence has been registered against four policemen, including the then SHO KL Dangi on Wednesday. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bodies of married couple found in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district Police on Thursday recovered the body of a man and his wife from a house at Patra Sahi under Baripada Sadar police station in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Odisha starts new initiative to increase tree coverage A new initiative has been launched in Odisha to increase tree coverage across Odisha. Trial run of Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express train to be held on Friday The Indian Railways will hold the trial run of Vande Bharat Express, India’s indigenously designed semi high-speed train, between Howrah and Puri on Friday. Later it will also conduct a second and third trial run of this train before its flagging off. More Bhubaneswar News»

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