News Digest: After stepmotherly treatment grouse, BJP and Sena plan coordination panels

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		Friday, June 02, 2023
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		India
		After stepmotherly treatment grouse, BJP and Sena plan coordination panels Asked to pay for extra baggage, woman cries 'bomb', detained PM Modi to be invited to Ayodhya for consecration ceremony More India News»

		Science
		Pixxel raises $36 million to advance hyperspectral satellite constellation & data platform Private commercial satellites company Pixxel Thursday announced $36 million in a Series B funding round with participation from new investors such as Google, along with existing investors Radical Ventures, Lightspeed, Blume Ventures, GrowX, Sparta and Athera. New protein structure discovery could lead to obesity treatments Cats can transmit Covid-19, reveals study More Science News»

		Technology
		Russia accuses US of using Apple iPhones for spying Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused the US of using Apple iPhones to spy. The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB said that it had uncovered a US National Security Agency (NSA) plot using previously unknown malware to access specially made so-called backdoor vulnerabilities in Apple phones. Incidentally, this is the same NSA that had tried to garner public opinion on its side as it objected to Apple's refusal to give it access to user data. Apple Watch may soon identify bands to launch apps and perform other functions It appears that Apple is all set to integrate a new functionality in its future Apple Watch models. The company has filed for a new patent for Apple Watch which is said to offer the ability to identify the watch band when it is changed and customise the user interface accordingly. Amazon announces special discount offer for customers as it turns 10 in India: Date and other details E-commerce major Amazon is celebrating its 10th anniversary in India on June 5, 2023. As part of the anniversary celebration, the e-tailer has announced some new offers for its customers. More Technology News»

		Business
		GST mop-up rises 12% in May, tops Rs 1.5 lakh crore for 3rd month in a row ONDC can't scale up using discounts: CEO T Koshy Govt looking into airfare surge: Aviation minister Scindia Taking cognisance of the surge in airfares on sectors where Go First had a strong presence, Union aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has put together agroup to study the spikes. “We are doing a full analysis on these routes and we will speak to our airlines to make sure that fares are within a certain level. We will try our best but it’s an issue created by an unforeseen demand-supply imbalance,” he said on Thursday. More Business News»

		Sports
		'It's a mindset thing': Matthew Hayden on India's ICC title drought The great Matthew Hayden reckons India's title drought in ICC events in the past decade has to come down to the players' mindset as skill was never an issue and has advised them to "forget about the outcome" going into the World Test Championship final against Australia. MS Dhoni undergoes successful knee surgery in Mumbai Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni underwent a successful left knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Thursday, raising hopes of his participation in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. Dhoni, who recently led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fifth IPL title, travelled to Mumbai from Ahmedabad after the final on Monday to consult with renowned sports orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. Key for both teams will be to dismiss Smith and Kohli early: Finch As the highly anticipated World Test Championship final between India and Australia draws closer, former captain Aaron Finch has expressed his confidence in Steve Smith's abilities and believes the Australian team must dismiss Indian batsman Virat Kohli early in the match. The final is scheduled to begin on June 7 at the Oval in London. More Sports News»

		Education
		Rs 23 Cr DBU scholarships in coming session Sandeep Singh, President of Desh Bhagat University, along with Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, Vice-President of DBU, revealed that the university is introducing a unique scholarship program called DBEST (Desh Bhagat University Entrance Scholarship Test). This scholarship scheme aims to support deserving and financially disadvantaged students. Through DBEST, students who successfully clear the entrance test can avail scholarships of up to 100 percent. 'Emotional quotient has a great role to play' Dr Vijayakumar M, vice chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), stressed the importance of EQ over IQ in determining success at the inauguration of a symposium and book launch at Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work in Mangaluru. He emphasized the value of congratulating others on their successes and behaving well with others. OJEE Result 2023 releasing tomorrow on ojee.nic.in, how to download Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Result 2023 will be announced on June 2, 2023, by the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Odisha. Candidates who sat for the exam can access their results on the official website, ojee.nic.in. Results will be available from 11 AM and can be accessed by logging into the portal with the candidate's credentials. More Education News»

		Environment
		Climate change driving away marine fish towards poles: Study Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, with many countries experiencing deadly heatwaves and temperatures hitting records across Southeast and South Asia in recent weeks. "At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May," a post on thethe city's meteorological service's official Weibo account read. 'Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help reduce global warming' More Environment News»

		World
		Joe Biden trips and falls on stage during Air Force graduation ceremony US President Joe Biden stumbled and fell on stage at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, but the White House confirmed he was unharmed after tripping over a sandbag. Biden's age and physical fitness have been the subject of ongoing discussions, and he has had occasional missteps, including stumbling while boarding Air Force One and getting entangled in his bike pedals. 6 killed, 2 injured in explosion inside house in Pakistan's Punjab province At least six persons of the same family were killed on Thursday in an explosion inside their house in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said. The incident took place in the province's Kot Addu district. President of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's party arrested in Lahore More World News»

		Environment
		Climate change driving away marine fish towards poles: Study Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, with many countries experiencing deadly heatwaves and temperatures hitting records across Southeast and South Asia in recent weeks. "At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May," a post on thethe city's meteorological service's official Weibo account read. 'Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help reduce global warming' More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana on cloud 9: Youngest but tallest Telangana is gearing up for its decennial formation day celebrations, which will commence on Friday and span 21 days across the state. Three people chase & stab man to death A rowdy-sheeter from Banjara Hills police station limits was chased and stabbed to death by three persons on Wednesday in Nampally. Car crushed between two trucks, 3 of family die, one kid escapes with injury A pharma company employee from Hyderabad, his wife and 13-year-old son were killed while the couple's younger son escaped with injuries after their car was crushed between two trucks at Konijerla in Khammam on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab: Artist Rabbi Singh uses crop residue to create Sidhu Moose Wala's huge portrait Earlier during the over year long farmer struggle against farm laws, Rabbi on December 30, 2020 had prepared live painting of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh with his blood at Singhu border. Haryana government made HPSC and HSSC den of corruption: Bhupinder Singh Hooda He added that in the recent HCS exam conducted by HPSC, 32 questions were exactly copied from last year's paper. Did Inderbir Singh Nijjar's increasing influence unsettle others, leading to his resignation from Punjab Cabinet? The rumor mill surrounding Nijjar's resignation buzzed with speculation, suggesting that his mounting influence had unsettled certain power players within the party's intricate web of politics. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Clearing roads of mud after monsoon costs city Rs 2 crore The civic body may be spending crores behind readying the city for the monsoon onslaught — cleaning catchpits, drainage systems — mainly to prevent water logging. But it also costs crores for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to rid the city of muck and pump water out of underpasses and societies after the monsoon. A recent estimate drawn up by the AMC for its post-monsoon activities was recently shared with zonal officials. Sixth phase of Sujalam Sufalam ends TDR tangle stalls real estate projects More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Smugglers send officials on gold hunt in Palk Strait The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have been on a gold hunt in the Palk Strait after smugglers from Sri Lanka threw the contraband into the sea on spotting a patrol boat. After two days of underwater searches, Coast Guard divers retrieved 11.6 kg of gold on Thursday from the seabed near Mandapam. Smugglers send coast guard, DRI on undersea gold hunt Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have been on a gold hunt on the high seas of Palk Strait after smugglers from Sri Lanka threw the contraband into the sea on spotting a patrol boat. After two days of underwater search, coast guard divers on Thursday retrieved 11.6kg of gold from the seabed near Mandapam. Three Nigerians swindle Rs 17 lakh, held The central crime branch (CCB) has arrested three Nigerian nationals for swindling ₹17.3 lakh from a city-based private company by hacking into its data system. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Experts, others will be roped in to find solutions to waterlogging: DKS Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, whose first meeting after being allocated the Bengaluru development portfolio last week was with BBMP officials, said his priority was to build a brand for the city, which is being hampered by multiple issues, including flooding. Education loan fraud in Bengaluru: CEO, 2 others accused of siphoning off Rs 18 crore In what seems to be a massive fraud, police on Thursday detained the CEO of Geeklurn, a Bengaluru-based online 'data science programme' firm, on charges of cheating several students of money on the pretext of raising loans for their education and siphoning off the sanctioned amounts. The fraud is estimated to be worth around Rs 18 crore. HC quashes case as man not present at Pocso crime scene Pointing out that section 114 of Indian Penal Code requires the abettor to be present when the offence is committed, the high court has quashed proceedings against an accused in a case pertaining to the abduction of a minor girl and registered under Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Experts, others will be roped in to find solutions to waterlogging: DKS Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, whose first meeting after being allocated the Bengaluru development portfolio last week was with BBMP officials, said his priority was to build a brand for the city, which is being hampered by multiple issues, including flooding. Education loan fraud in Bengaluru: CEO, 2 others accused of siphoning off Rs 18 crore In what seems to be a massive fraud, police on Thursday detained the CEO of Geeklurn, a Bengaluru-based online 'data science programme' firm, on charges of cheating several students of money on the pretext of raising loans for their education and siphoning off the sanctioned amounts. The fraud is estimated to be worth around Rs 18 crore. HC quashes case as man not present at Pocso crime scene Pointing out that section 114 of Indian Penal Code requires the abettor to be present when the offence is committed, the high court has quashed proceedings against an accused in a case pertaining to the abduction of a minor girl and registered under Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		23,549 mosquito breeding spots detected: BMC Ahead of monsoon, the BMC has inspected 19,372 premises from January to May 31 this year and detected 2,070 malaria causing Anopheles mosquito breeding spots. Similarly, BMC staffers inspected 69,530 localities and checked over 47 lakh articles and containers, which led to the detection of 21,479 Dengue causing Aedes mosquito breeding spots. Upset over being asked to pay excess baggage fee, woman flyer cries bomb Asked to pay for excess baggage at the international airport in Mumbai, a homemaker threw a fit and announced that her bag contained a bomb. She was handed over by the CISF to Sahar police. A search of her baggage revealed nothing untoward. A court subsequently released her on bail. Maharashtra: SSC results today at 1pm; Class 11 CAP to begin soon The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 2023 results will be declared online at 1pm on Friday. This is the last of the Class 10 board results to be announced in the state this year. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DJB's special drive starts in Hauz Khas, Bharti claims quality better than RO water Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Thursday launched a ward-level campaign from Hauz Khas against contaminated water in the city. Under this campaign, DJB teams will collect water samples from areas receiving contaminated water and test their quality. 'Kidnapped' girl returns from friend's home A 20-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by three people in East Delhi's New Ashok Nagar on Tuesday. Police said the girl called her father and told him that she was locked in a room soon after which her phone was switched off. The girl was recovered by police on Wednesday. She, however, told the cops that she had gone to a friend's house. Law dept asks all officials to comply with ordinance Days after the central government promulgated an ordinance reversing the May 11 judgment of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, the law department of Delhi government has issued directions to all top officials for its "strict compliance". More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		DJB's special drive starts in Hauz Khas, Bharti claims quality better than RO water Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Thursday launched a ward-level campaign from Hauz Khas against contaminated water in the city. Under this campaign, DJB teams will collect water samples from areas receiving contaminated water and test their quality. 'Kidnapped' girl returns from friend's home A 20-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by three people in East Delhi's New Ashok Nagar on Tuesday. Police said the girl called her father and told him that she was locked in a room soon after which her phone was switched off. The girl was recovered by police on Wednesday. She, however, told the cops that she had gone to a friend's house. Law dept asks all officials to comply with ordinance Days after the central government promulgated an ordinance reversing the May 11 judgment of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, the law department of Delhi government has issued directions to all top officials for its "strict compliance". More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		DJB's special drive starts in Hauz Khas, Bharti claims quality better than RO water Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Thursday launched a ward-level campaign from Hauz Khas against contaminated water in the city. Under this campaign, DJB teams will collect water samples from areas receiving contaminated water and test their quality. 'Kidnapped' girl returns from friend's home A 20-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by three people in East Delhi's New Ashok Nagar on Tuesday. Police said the girl called her father and told him that she was locked in a room soon after which her phone was switched off. The girl was recovered by police on Wednesday. She, however, told the cops that she had gone to a friend's house. Law dept asks all officials to comply with ordinance Days after the central government promulgated an ordinance reversing the May 11 judgment of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, the law department of Delhi government has issued directions to all top officials for its "strict compliance". More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Changing names is a fundamental right, says Allahabad high court The Allahabad high court has ruled that the right to keep a name of choice or change it according to personal preference comes within the ambit of fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India. Allowing a writ petition, the court quashed an order passed by the regional secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board), regional office, Bareilly, UP, and directed the respondents to allow the application of the petitioner to change his name. Pathshala on river banks for water conservation awareness Freight trains to run on entire stretch of 1,070 km from Dadri to PDDU Junction More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Shivraj orders probe into school 'hijab' poster row Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that instructions have been issued to investigate the Damoh controversy, where a school poster shows Hindu girl students in 'hijab-like scarves'. Now, stone falls off Mahakal Lok fixture; close shave for scribe Five days after six of the seven Saptarshi statues in Mahakal Lok were toppled or damaged during a thundershower, a stone decoration fell off its fixture in the same corridor on Thursday, narrowly missing hitting a journalist. MP Lokayukta probes collapse of statues at Mahakal Lok corridor The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta on Thursday launched an investigation into the collapse and damage of six of the seven Saptarishi idols at the grand Mahakal Lok corridor in Ujjain on May 28 even as a political storm rages over the incident. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar: 85% of Baramunda ISBT work over Officials and the agency constructing the Baramunda Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Bhubaneswar on Thursday were asked to complete the work by July end this year. So far, 85 percent of the work has been finished. Berhampur school keeps 100% success rate intact Saraswati Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Nilakantha Nagar, here has achieved 100% results in science and commerce streams in Plus II, the results of which were declared on Wednesday. With this, the private school has achieved the rare distinction of 100% results for 15 and 11 years in a row in science and commerce streams, respectively. 84.93% clear science, 81.12% pass in HS commerce stream After a prolonged wait, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) announced the annual higher secondary (Plus II) results of science and commerce on Wednesday. While 84.93% students passed in the science stream, and 81.12% passed in commerce stream, the pass percentage recorded a drop compared to 2022. More Bhubaneswar News»

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