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		Sunday, April 17, 2022
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		India
		UAPA slapped on Gorakhnath shrine attacker Non-tech head for air accident probe body Court appoints official for Gyanvapi report More India News»

		Science
		Mental health may impact chances of breakthrough Covid: Study Vaccination greatly lowers infectious viral load in Covid patients: Study RRI scientists using Quantum computers to help test foundation theory More Science News»

		Technology
		OnePlus reveals another big specification of the OnePlus 10R smartphone set to launch on April 28 OnePlus 10R is official. OnePlus confirmed the upcoming launch of OnePlus 10R and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G at its “More Power To You” event on April 28 in India. The company has now revealed some more details about OnePlus 10R. Infinix Hot 11 2022 with 5000mAh battery launched, priced at Rs 8,999 Infinix Hot 11 2022 smartphone is here. Smartphone maker Infinix has launched its latest entry-level smartphone -- Hot 11 2022. The smartphone features an FHD+ display and it packs a Unisoc processor. It sports a dual rear camera and is backed by a 5000mAh battery. Windows 11 may soon get support for third-party widgets Windows 11 will reportedly get support for third-party widgets in the Microsoft Store soon. A few months ago, the tech giant rolled out the Windows 11 operating system with a new widgets panel that carries various types of cards and information such as news, weather and more. More Technology News»

		Business
		HDFC Bank sees 23% rise in net profit in Q4 Crypto payments are frozen across India, hitting trading Daily trading volumes on Indian crypto exchanges, which collectively cater to about 15 million people, has tumbled by between 88% and 96% since peaking last year, data from CoinGecko show. WazirX, India’s biggest crypto bourse, saw volumes drop 93% from an October high, according to the data. Your next interview may be on Metaverse More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik sets up big win for RCB over DC Dinesh Karthik is not finished yet. He has re-emerged as one of the premier finishers in this season of IPL. About to turn 37 in a couple of months, he is light on his feet as ever while moving in the crease, disturbing the line and lengths of bowlers and making a mockery of the death overs. Quadruple-chasing Liverpool reach FA Cup final, ending Man City's treble bid Liverpool reached the FA Cup final as Sadio Mane's double inspired a 3-2 win over Manchester City that kept alive their quadruple bid and shattered their rivals' treble hopes. Jurgen Klopp's side are chasing an unprecedented clean-sweep of the four major trophies in a single season. IPL: Rahul's special 103 helps LSG hand MI their sixth successive defeat Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul made batting look like a walk in the park with a 56-ball century in his 100th IPL game to put five-time champions Mumbai Indians all but out of the league with an 18-run win on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Education
		IIM-Jammu organizes Leadership Dev Programme for members at IIM Jammu & Srinagar Odisha cuts summer vacation to compensate learning loss due to covid-19 Extra time in offline exams to act as cushion for DU students DU had decided to get back to the conventional mode of offline exams in the month of February when it commenced physical classes More Education News»

		Environment
		India sees warmest March in 122 years, lowest rainfall since 1908 The weather department attributed the unusual heat to the lack of rainfall due to the absence of active western disturbances over north India and any major system over south India. The country as a whole recorded a rainfall of 8.9 mm, which was 71 per cent less than its long period average rainfall of 30.4 mm. It was also the third-lowest precipitation in March since 1901 after 7.2 mm in 1909 and 8.7 mm in 1908. 'Glaciers retreat, may cause water shortage in Ganga' In the first detailed "inventory of glaciers" at the Alaknanda river basin, which contributes the maximum water to river Ganga, scientists from IISc and IITs discovered a reduction of 59 sq km in the glacier area over a period of almost 50 years, between 1968 and 2020. This meant that 8% of the total area of glaciers decreased. UN climate report urges world to adapt now, or suffer later More Environment News»

		World
		Sri Lanka stock exchange to halt for 5 days as protests spiral Boris Johnson to visit India on April 21-22 Putin says Russia should redirect energy exports to 'south & east' More World News»

		Environment
		India sees warmest March in 122 years, lowest rainfall since 1908 The weather department attributed the unusual heat to the lack of rainfall due to the absence of active western disturbances over north India and any major system over south India. The country as a whole recorded a rainfall of 8.9 mm, which was 71 per cent less than its long period average rainfall of 30.4 mm. It was also the third-lowest precipitation in March since 1901 after 7.2 mm in 1909 and 8.7 mm in 1908. 'Glaciers retreat, may cause water shortage in Ganga' In the first detailed "inventory of glaciers" at the Alaknanda river basin, which contributes the maximum water to river Ganga, scientists from IISc and IITs discovered a reduction of 59 sq km in the glacier area over a period of almost 50 years, between 1968 and 2020. This meant that 8% of the total area of glaciers decreased. UN climate report urges world to adapt now, or suffer later More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Alleging harassment by cops, BJP activist kills self in Telangana A BJP activist who had attempted suicide by consuming poison at a local police station in Khammam on Thursday, died at a hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday. He had accused the police of foisting false cases against him. Following his death, angry BJP workers protested in the city and scuffled with the cops. Telangana: Rahul Gandhi to address public meet in Warangal on May 6 Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will participate in a farmers' rally and address a public meeting 'Rythu Sangharshana Sabha' in Warangal on May 6. Actor fined for tinted glass Hyderabad: Tollywood actor was fined by police for allegedly sporting the number plate of his car and also for tinted windows. He was asked to pay a fine of ₹1,600.tnn More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab: Cop suspended after MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa catches him drinking booze Derabassi AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa raided Mubarakpur police post and caught its in-charge ASI Gulshan Kumar Sharma drinking liquor along with two others cops and one civilian on Friday late night, leading Mohali SSP to suspend him on Saturday. 80% of domestic users will gain: AAP Nabha landfill fire put out after a day, DC orders probe Nabha’s dumping ground fire that started on Thursday evening took until Friday evening to control. The Patiala deputy commissioner has asked the subdivisional magistrate (SDM) concerned to find out why the response was delayed. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Charter aircraft movement doubles in 4 months at Ahmedabad airport Increased corporate activities, key events taking place in the city and state, coupled with the upcoming assembly elections have led to a rise in high-profile and VVIP movement in Ahmedabad. Gujarat: 3 years on, CBI fails to trace Sri Lanka blackmailer Three years after it was ordered by the Gujarat high court to investigate a cybercrime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seems to have made very little headway in the case where a teenage girl was hounded and blackmailed after she was lured into sharing her photographs and video clips online. The agency has asked the HC for a fourth extension to complete the probe. Conditional bail granted to AAP leader Aam Aadmi Party leader, Yuvrajsinh Jadeja, and his associate, Dipakkumar Zala, were granted conditional bail after they were arrested allegedly for assaulting police personnel and dragging one of them on the vehicle’s bonnet. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Nanmangalam forest to be declared a sanctuary The 273.8-hectare Nanmangalam reserve forest along the Velacherry-Tambaram road is to be declared a sanctuary. The Bawaji for Mumbai event The Bawaji is in fine form to clinch the MMT Pandole Plate, the main event of Mumbai races on Sunday.Selections: 1) The Ponta Delgado Plate(D-2). (1) Moment Of Madness (8) Dowsabel (6) Zacapa. 2) The MMT Pandole Plate. (3) The Bawaji (1) Bold Legend. 3) The Racing Journalists Trophy. Tamil Nadu: Girl, 17, kills elderly for gold, held in Pollachi A Class XII girl student of a government school on Saturday strangled a 76-year-old woman, her neighbour, in Pollachi and made away with 21-sovereign gold from the woman’s house. Police arrested the 17-year-old girl in the evening and recovered the stolen ornaments from her. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka: 6 cops hurt, vehicles damaged in Hubballi Six policemen were injured and six police vehicles damaged in stone throwing at Indi Pump in Old Hubballi on Saturday night. Karnataka: BJP plans to expose Congress's hijab stand Even as the BJP government in Karnataka has come under pressure due to contractor Santosh K Patil's death and the alleged 40% kickback in civil works, the ruling party has planned an outreach programme to 'expose' the Congress stand on the hijab issue. Karnataka: Seven teams to investigate Santosh K Patil's death Seven teams have been formed under the leadership of Udupi SP N Vishnuvardhan to probe the death of civil contractor Santosh K Patil, 37, who was found dead in a lodge in Udupi on Tuesday morning. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka: 6 cops hurt, vehicles damaged in Hubballi Six policemen were injured and six police vehicles damaged in stone throwing at Indi Pump in Old Hubballi on Saturday night. Karnataka: BJP plans to expose Congress's hijab stand Even as the BJP government in Karnataka has come under pressure due to contractor Santosh K Patil's death and the alleged 40% kickback in civil works, the ruling party has planned an outreach programme to 'expose' the Congress stand on the hijab issue. Karnataka: Seven teams to investigate Santosh K Patil's death Seven teams have been formed under the leadership of Udupi SP N Vishnuvardhan to probe the death of civil contractor Santosh K Patil, 37, who was found dead in a lodge in Udupi on Tuesday morning. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Rise of tuberculosis in Mumbai youth discussed at med meet The rising incidence of difficult-to-treat tuberculosis (TB) among Mumbai's youth found a mention at the recently held national conference on TB and Chest Diseases in Ambala. Mumbai: Preliminary inquiry blames Gadag Express staff for collision Preliminary assessment by Central Railway authorities has blamed the train crew of the Gadag Express for the lack of signal knowledge and presence of mind which led to a side-collision with Dadar-Puducherry Express on Friday. Maharashtra records 44 Covid deaths in first half of April; 3 in Mumbai Maharashtra recorded 44 Covid-related deaths, including three in Mumbai, in the first fortnight of April. In comparison, the city recorded four deaths and the state toll was 77 in entire March. Health officials, however, said there is no cause for concern as far as the number of deaths, daily caseload and active cases were concerned. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: Student tests positive, no Monday class for rest A top private school has asked parents to not send their children to school on Monday after a student tested positive for Covid-19. The number of school students testing positive has been on the rise in the city, raising concerns of parents. The Delhi government has told school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed. Delhi: Infection unlikely to turn severe, say doctors, but advise all to follow preventive measures Allaying fears over the rising cases of Covid-19 in the capital, doctors said it was highly unlikely that the surge in infections would lead to severe illnesses at the scale witnessed during previous waves, due to immunity conferred by exposure to the virus as well as vaccinations. Delhi: Clashes during procession in Jahangirpuri, 6 cops injured After clashes erupted in Jahangirpuri on Saturday evening during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, police as well as paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain peace in the area. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: Student tests positive, no Monday class for rest A top private school has asked parents to not send their children to school on Monday after a student tested positive for Covid-19. The number of school students testing positive has been on the rise in the city, raising concerns of parents. The Delhi government has told school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed. Delhi: Infection unlikely to turn severe, say doctors, but advise all to follow preventive measures Allaying fears over the rising cases of Covid-19 in the capital, doctors said it was highly unlikely that the surge in infections would lead to severe illnesses at the scale witnessed during previous waves, due to immunity conferred by exposure to the virus as well as vaccinations. Delhi: Clashes during procession in Jahangirpuri, 6 cops injured After clashes erupted in Jahangirpuri on Saturday evening during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, police as well as paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain peace in the area. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: Student tests positive, no Monday class for rest A top private school has asked parents to not send their children to school on Monday after a student tested positive for Covid-19. The number of school students testing positive has been on the rise in the city, raising concerns of parents. The Delhi government has told school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed. Delhi: Infection unlikely to turn severe, say doctors, but advise all to follow preventive measures Allaying fears over the rising cases of Covid-19 in the capital, doctors said it was highly unlikely that the surge in infections would lead to severe illnesses at the scale witnessed during previous waves, due to immunity conferred by exposure to the virus as well as vaccinations. Delhi: Clashes during procession in Jahangirpuri, 6 cops injured After clashes erupted in Jahangirpuri on Saturday evening during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, police as well as paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain peace in the area. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Work on pending development projects in Prayagraj to resume soon With the model code of conduct being lifted which had been imposed during the recently conducted MLC Election, the development projects in the district will soon resume. Two youths drowned in Sai river in Pratapgrah An outing to riverside turned fatal for two youngsters as they got drowned in Sai river near Chalakpur Kurmiyan village under Kandhai police station of Pratapgarh district, on Saturday. However, one of their friends was saved by locals. Property dealer found dead in Soraon Body of a 55-year-old property dealer was found at a deserted spot in an orchard in Bahar Sarai village under Soraon police station, on Saturday.The deceased, identified as Rambabu Patel, was a resident of Bari village of Soraon area. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Families of brides shun 'violence-prone' Khargone Wedding bells have fallen silent in riot-scarred Khargone. Even engagements are being cancelled because the brides’ families do not want them to move into a ‘violence-prone’ area. Change your locality or break off the engagement — this is the clear message to bridegrooms from would-be in-laws as word of the violence spreads across the country. One accused in Rewa minor rape at circuit house still on the run More than 15 days on, one of the four accused that were booked following alleged rape of a minor at Rewa circuit house, is yet to be arrested, though police have arrested the three main accused along with three accomplices. Minor girl & uncle die in hit-and-run A 5-year-old girl and her bike-borne uncle died while another 7-year-old girl sustained injuries after an unidentified tractor-trolley collided with their bike in Berasia locality on Friday. The girl succumbed to her injuries on the spot. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		City gets India's 1st Skill India Int'l Centre Union skill development and entrepreneurship minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched the country’s first Skill India International Centre here. Gokulam thrash Odisha Police 12-0 to begin title defence in style Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC began their camapaign in the top-tier Indian Women’s League on a ruthless note, slamming a dozen past a hapless Odisha Police here on Saturday. 'Vacant posts in central univs to be filled soon' Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday assured to fill all vacant teaching posts in the country’s 54 central universities within six to eight months. “A special recruitment process is under way to fill the vacancies at the earliest,” he said. More Bhubaneswar News»

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