News Digest: Maoist politburo member dies of heart attack in Chhattisgarh jungle

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		Monday, June 05, 2023
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		India
		Maoist politburo member dies of heart attack in Chhattisgarh jungle Watch me when I get back: EAM on Rahul Gandhi's remark BSF personnel shoot down Pakistani drone carrying narcotics across Wagah-Attari border Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot down a Pakistani drone carrying narcotics across the Attari-Wagah border, officials said on Monday. According to officials, the Pakistani drone, which violated Indian airspace, was intercepted and shot down by alert BSF personnel in Amritsar. More India News»

		Science
		Park protection is critical for biodiversity conservation: Research Scientists discover 'strange structures' in Milky Way that could help us better understand our galaxy's nucleus The scientists have spotted hundreds of horizontal 'filaments' (slender, elongated bodies of luminous gas), each measuring 5 to 10 light-years in length, radiating from the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy. This discovery could provide more insights into the black hole’s spin and accretion disk orientation, furthering our understanding of the galaxy’s nucleus. Mars comes closer to Earth for millions via ESA live-streaming More Science News»

		Technology
		Sextortion, ransomware cases on rise: Interpol has tips on how to protect yourself Cybercrime is on the rise and cybercriminals have been taking advantage of vulnerabilities found in your system and by identifying the security loopholes in your device’s and accounts to leverage on and attack their target. These attacks may come in the form of digital extortion such as ransomware, sextortion and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. Xiaomi 13 Ultra: 8-point quick review Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the latest smartphone to join the company's 2023 flagship lineup, with Leica-tuned 50MP quad cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 120Hz AMOLED, 90W charging, and more. We got a chance to spend some time with the smartphone and here's our quick review of the same. How Google's 'biggest Android problem' continues Google's Android 13 has only 15% of adoption rate for Android smartphones, but has shown incremental growth moving from 12.1% to 14.7% from April to June. Samsung and OnePlus have contributed to better adoption of the latest Android OS. Even though many brands have released updates for their smartphones, most users still use older versions, with Android 11 remaining the most widely-used. In comparison, about 90% of iPhones released in the last four years are on the latest iOS 16. There is no idea how many tablets have been updated to Android 12L or 13. More Technology News»

		Business
		Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch to join Twitter Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch will join Twitter on Monday, in a role focusing on business operations, he told Reuters.Benarroch said in an email that he was looking forward to working with the company's team to "build Twitter 2.0 together.""Welcome to the flock, @benarroch_joe! From one bird to the next," tweeted incoming Twitter Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino, who was appointed in May. She did not mention the position Benarroch will be taking. Saudi Arabia cuts oil output by 1 million barrels per day to boost sagging prices Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to support the sagging cost of crude after two earlier production cuts by members of the OPEC+ alliance of major oil-producing countries failed to push prices higher. The announcement of the Saudi cuts of 1 million barrels per day came Sunday after a meeting of the alliance at OPEC headquarters in Vienna. The rest of the OPEC+ oil producers agreed to extend earlier cuts in supply through the end of 2024. FPIs investment hit 9-month high at Rs 43,838 crore in May More Business News»

		Sports
		WTC final: Rohit Sharma reveals challenges of batting in English conditions During an ICC event 'Afternoon With Test Legends,' India captain Rohit Sharma provided valuable insights into the difficulties of batting in English conditions as his team prepares for the World Test Championship final against Australia. With an impressive batting average of over 50 in the tournament, Rohit emphasised the significance of hard work and adaptability on English tracks. Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final against India, Neser gets call-up Australia's preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship final against India were dealt a major blow as experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to a side strain he suffered during his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint. Djokovic edges closer to Grand Slam record with spot in last eight Novak Djokovic, the world number three, continued his dominant run at the French Open on Sunday, securing a convincing victory over Juan Pablo Varillas to advance to the quarter-finals. The Serbian superstar's 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 triumph puts him one step closer to a historic 23rd Grand Slam title. More Sports News»

		Education
		JEE Advanced 2023 Paper 2 Analysis: Check detailed exam analysis here The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Guwahati today successfully conducted the JEE Advanced 2023 Paper-I and Paper-II. The first paper was conducted from 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM and the second paper from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Candidates can check the detailed analysis of Advanced Paper 2 here. JEE Advanced 2023 Paper 1 Analysis: Section-wise exam analysis here The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Guwahati, successfully conducted Paper-I of the JEE Advanced 2023 today, June 04. The first paper of the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) was held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Candidates can refer to this article for a detailed analysis of the Advanced Paper-1 exam. TSPSC Group 1 Hall Ticket 2023 released on tspsc.gov.in, download Prelims admit card here Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released the Hall Ticket for the TSPSC Group 1 Prelims Examination 2023. The Prelims Hall Ticket can be downloaded from the official website of TSPSC by logging in with the TSPSC ID and date of birth. The recruitment process aims to fill 503 Group-I posts through this examination. The TSPSC Group-I Preliminary Examination 2023 will take place on June 11, 2023. Candidates must carry a hard copy of the Hall Ticket and a valid photo ID for the examination. More Education News»

		Environment
		Study finds reduced emissions during epidemic aggravated climate change Reducing air pollution contributes to lower cancer risks, UICC urges policymakers to recognise correlation between environment and health Climate change driving away marine fish towards poles: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Ukraine's military urges 'silence' ahead of expected counteroffensive Ukrainian man pulls daughter's body, wounded wife from destroyed home Biden's 2024 pitch highlights pragmatism over Trump's pugilism More World News»

		Environment
		Study finds reduced emissions during epidemic aggravated climate change Reducing air pollution contributes to lower cancer risks, UICC urges policymakers to recognise correlation between environment and health Climate change driving away marine fish towards poles: Study More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		City's 2nd longest flyover faces delays, locals suffer The construction of the city's second longest flyover from Zoo Park to Aramghar is running behind schedule and is expected to take another year to be completed. Toss Cong into Bay of Bengal, thunders KCR at Nirmal rally In sharp contrast to his belligerent stand against PM Modi and the BJP-led Centre, Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday reserved his diatribes for Congress, appealing to the people to toss the grand old party into the Bay of Bengal for promising to scrap Dharani land portal. After K'taka, will decimate BJP in T'gana: Rahul in US After its recent victory in Karnataka election, Congress is ready to decimate the BJP in Telangana and other states as it is not just the party but the people of India who are going to defeat the saffron party's ideology, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said this at a dinner event in New York organised by the Indian Overseas Congress-US on Saturday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Drug racket: Supplier held from Himachal The crime branch of UT police busted a drug racket with the arrest of three persons, including the main drug supplier from Himachal Pradesh, with 854g charas and one country-made pistol. PGI to get 24x7 MRI facility for emergency cases soon The PGI will soon start round-the-clock MRI facility for all emergency cases. Currently, the services are available from 8am to 2am in the emergency. Night food street to reopen next month with costlier menu With the new rate card in place, the city's only night food street is all set to resume operations from next month. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ex-cop attacks house of Congress leader A general secretary with the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Sunday filed a complaint with Sector-21 police of Gandhinagar alleging that an ex-cop, absconding in a murder case, along with 10 others, attacked his house over an election-related dispute. Thunderous morning gives A'bad 21mm of rain in two hrs Many Amdavadis woke with a start on Sunday morning as thunder boomed in the sky. A heavy downpour from 6am to 8am gave the city 21mm of rainfall, according to State Emergency Operations Control (SEOC) data. Man loses mobile network, then Rs 80L A businessman from the city lost Rs 80 lakh to cybercriminals in 24 hours between May 31 and June 1, even though he did not share his banking details with anyone. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Odisha train accident: Survivors receive medical care in Chennai The 34-year-old man from Kasimedu who came to the M G Ramachandran Central Railway Station in Chennai with a head injury along with 136 survivors of the Coromandel Express train accident on the special train has been admitted to the adjacent Rajiv Gandhi Government General. Among nearly 25 people who came to the station with injuries, four people required admissions, but three patients with fractures and other injuries were discharged against medical advice, hospital dean Dr E Theranirajan said. Odisha train crash: Distressed survivors received at Chennai Central railway station with care and compassion At 4.30 am, it looked like the entire Chennai Central railway station was waiting with bated breath to receive the survivors of the Odisha train crash, who arrived 15 minutes later in a special train on the dedicated platform. But the momentum to the moment started much earlier. A push for safe access to schools for children The Greater Chennai Corporation is working with Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Cumta) and City Investments to In - novate, Integrate and Sustain (CITI - IS) to ensure safe access for children to Chennai schools. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Woman comes under wheels of speeding KSRTC bus, dies A 55-year-old woman was killed and her husband sustained injuries after a speeding KSRTC bus knocked down their scooter at Anand Rao Circle's down ramp on Sunday afternoon. LS polls: BJP may field new faces in most seats it won In continuation of its experiment with the Gujarat model, the BJP is looking to replace most of its MPs from Karnataka in the Lok Sabha polls due April-May next year. Free ride: Shift of women commuters from Metro and private buses likely With the rollout of the free bus service for women from June 11, the government expects a shift in ridership from means of mass transport run by private operators and Namma Metro to buses operated by state road transport corporations. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Woman comes under wheels of speeding KSRTC bus, dies A 55-year-old woman was killed and her husband sustained injuries after a speeding KSRTC bus knocked down their scooter at Anand Rao Circle's down ramp on Sunday afternoon. LS polls: BJP may field new faces in most seats it won In continuation of its experiment with the Gujarat model, the BJP is looking to replace most of its MPs from Karnataka in the Lok Sabha polls due April-May next year. Free ride: Shift of women commuters from Metro and private buses likely With the rollout of the free bus service for women from June 11, the government expects a shift in ridership from means of mass transport run by private operators and Namma Metro to buses operated by state road transport corporations. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		During search, ED stumbles upon Rs 9 -crore crypto wallet An Enforcement Directorate (ED) operation has led officials to cryptocurrency worth Rs 9 crore in a wallet but they are not sure if they can retrieve the money. The wallet is controlled by Dubai-based entrepreneur-investor Vinod Khute, who allows its operation only thrice a month when the wallet owner can sell crypto on the provided platform and can get money transferred into his account. Labourer held at LTT for murder over wages A 25-year-old labourer was nabbed from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus within 12 hours of him murdering a construction site contractor's brother in Vasai on Saturday night. The killing was a fallout of non-payment of daily wages. Shivneri e-bus rakes in Rs 2 cr in one month The Shivneri electric buses have earned over Rs2 crore in revenue in a month by ferrying 50,000 passengers between Mumbai and Pune in noiseless, comfortable, AC e-buses, an official said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		When obsession flips them to dark side Surendra Singh jumped at the sight of cockroaches. The timid and insular man met a woman named Karuna at a computer training class in 2014 and was smitten. In the months that followed, love turned into obsession. He even stole her password and accessed her Facebook chats. Metro completes structural work on 4km-long viaduct from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed structural work of a 4km-long viaduct starting from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk on the upcoming Janakpuri West - RK Ashram Marg corridor. Vigilance officer dismisses fears of 'one-sided' probe In his complaints against vigilance special secretary Rajasekhar, IAS officer Udit Prakash Rai said he feared that the inquiry against him in a case related to construction of an official bungalow while serving as the DJB CEO would be "totally one-sided" if it was conducted by Rajasekhar. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		When obsession flips them to dark side Surendra Singh jumped at the sight of cockroaches. The timid and insular man met a woman named Karuna at a computer training class in 2014 and was smitten. In the months that followed, love turned into obsession. He even stole her password and accessed her Facebook chats. Metro completes structural work on 4km-long viaduct from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed structural work of a 4km-long viaduct starting from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk on the upcoming Janakpuri West - RK Ashram Marg corridor. Vigilance officer dismisses fears of 'one-sided' probe In his complaints against vigilance special secretary Rajasekhar, IAS officer Udit Prakash Rai said he feared that the inquiry against him in a case related to construction of an official bungalow while serving as the DJB CEO would be "totally one-sided" if it was conducted by Rajasekhar. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		When obsession flips them to dark side Surendra Singh jumped at the sight of cockroaches. The timid and insular man met a woman named Karuna at a computer training class in 2014 and was smitten. In the months that followed, love turned into obsession. He even stole her password and accessed her Facebook chats. Metro completes structural work on 4km-long viaduct from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed structural work of a 4km-long viaduct starting from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk on the upcoming Janakpuri West - RK Ashram Marg corridor. Vigilance officer dismisses fears of 'one-sided' probe In his complaints against vigilance special secretary Rajasekhar, IAS officer Udit Prakash Rai said he feared that the inquiry against him in a case related to construction of an official bungalow while serving as the DJB CEO would be "totally one-sided" if it was conducted by Rajasekhar. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Five students feared drowned in Prayagraj In a shocking incident, at least five students were feared drowned in the Ganga at Sangam in Daraganj area here on Sunday evening. Sangam City temples to be revamped for Mahakumbh head of Mahakumbh in 2025, state governemnt will beautify and develop various temples of the city. 27 small rivers in Prayagraj division to be rejuvenated More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Truck hits Hyderabad-bound bus in MP's Dhar, 8 passengers injured Eight passengers of a private bus heading to Hyderabad suffered injuries when a truck hit their vehicle in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Sunday morning. 3 sisters drown in river in Shahdol Three of five sisters who had gone for a bath in a river drowned in MP's Shahdol district on Friday evening. Burglars steal Rs 1.73L and cheques from a flour mill Burglars decamped with Rs 1.73 lakh in cash that was kept in the office and eight bank cheques from a flour mill in Chhola. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Found on the tracks, remains of the day: Love letters, poems, toys Odisha 3-train mishap: No Kavach on route but experts differ on whether it could've averted tragedy As a debate raged over whether Kavach, the indigenously-developed National Automatic Train Protection System, could have averted the tragic crash in Balasore, experts and officials remained divided in their opinion. Many experts say it wouldn’t have helped prevent the crash as Coromandel Express, running at more than 120 kmph, suddenly entered the loop line and there was not enough time for applying automatic brakes to avoid collision with the stationary goods train. Police warn those giving Odisha train crash a communal tint Odisha Police warned of strict action against those behind communally provocative posts on social media regarding the train accident, saying the focus should instead have been on how volunteers from the area responded to the tragedy, irrespective of community or faith. “... We appeal to all concerned to desist from circulating false and ill-motivated posts. Severe legal action will be initiated against those who are trying to create communal disharmony by spreading rumours," Odisha Police said. More Bhubaneswar News»

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