News Digest: Violence in Sikkim amid SDF's bandh over 'immigrant' row

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 06, 2023
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		India
		Violence in Sikkim amid SDF's bandh over 'immigrant' row Gokhale case gets new twist as ED quizzes Rahul aide Joshimath's cracks begin in Uttarakhand's broken villages More India News»

		Science
		NISAR payload gets traditional send-off at Nasa lab for final journey to India; sat launch in 2024 Astronomers detect radio signal from atomic hydrogen in distant galaxy Astronomers from McGill University in Canada and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have used data from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune to detect a radio signal originating from atomic hydrogen in an extremely distant galaxy. The astronomical distance over which the signal was picked up is so far the farthest. Astronomers detect radio signal from atomic hydrogen in distant galaxy Astronomers from McGill University in Canada and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have used data from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune to detect a radio signal originating from atomic hydrogen in an extremely distant galaxy. The astronomical distance over which the signal was picked up is so far the farthest. More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung's flagship smartphone receives another price cut, now available under Rs 53,000 Earlier this week Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones. Now after the launch of its latest flagship smartphones the company has reduced the price of last year's Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone. Customers can now purchase the Samsung Galaxy S22 under Rs 53,000. Samsung's most expensive phone launched, Apple's first India store, ChatGPT's paid version and more This week saw a variety of developments in tech, ranging from the changes introduced in the Union Budget 2023-24 all the way to smartphone launches from Samsung and Oppo. Not only did we learn about smartphones and TVs may get cheaper due to customs duty reduction, but we also saw Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Book3 series make their debut. Additionally, Oppo also launched its Reno 8T 5G phone in tandem with Enco Air3 TWS earbuds. Moreover, while we saw more 5G rollouts in Indian cities, ChatGPT also saw the rolling out of its paid version as rumours pointed towards Google announcing a chatbot rival as soon as next week. All that and more in this week’s Tech Weekly. Coin Master: February 5, 2023 Free Spins and Coins link The Coin Master also has a time slot machine that can help you get additional coins and other sundries to help you enhance your community. Players must spin the slot machine and collect free gifts in order to fully build their hamlet. More Technology News»

		Business
		Kotak, Mahindra bat for Indian economy Want own terms for int'l bond indices: Finance secretary T V Somanathan 50k-70k senior citizens may opt for ₹30 lakh deposit scheme More Business News»

		Sports
		Sethi toes Raja's line on Asia Cup, threatens to pull out of World Cup in India: PCB source The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Najam Sethi has reportedly told BCCI secretary Jay Shah that his country wants to host the Asia Cup and if the tournament is moved out, Pakistan will not send its team for the men's ODI World Cup in India. Watch: Comeback-man Jadeja sheds light on recovery after knee surgery After a knee surgery and five months away from international cricket, a fully fit all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all in readiness to don the national jersey again in the upcoming marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting February 9 in Nagpur. A troubled knee that required surgery kept the star India all-rounder away from cricket since August 2022 Asia Cup, which also forced him to miss the T20 World Cup. Watch: Iftikhar Ahmed smashes six sixes in an over off Wahab Riaz Pakistan batter Iftikhar Ahmed joined an exclusive club on Sunday, when the right-hander slammed six successive sixes in an over off pacer Wahab Riaz in an exhibition match organised by Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Nawab Akbar Bugti Stadium in Quetta. More Sports News»

		Education
		TISS Convocation 2023: UGC vice-chairman Srivastava praises students for their perseverance during the pandemic University Grants Commission (UGC) vice-chairman Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava lauded the students for having persevered through the difficulties brought on by the pandemic even as the country is limping back to normalcy. He was speaking at the 9th Annual Convocation Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Off-Campus here on Saturday. Assam Police Recruitment 2023: Registration for 2649 Forester, Forest Guard and other posts closes tomorrow State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam is scheduled to close down the online application process for Forester, Forest Guard, Constable, Driver Constable, and other posts tomorrow, February 05, 2023. The registration for Assam SLPRB Recruitment began on January 21, 2023. The Assam SLPRB aims to fill a total of 2649 vacancies through this recruitment drive. AP Police Constable results 2023 released @ slprb.ap.gov.in; Direct link here The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh has declared the result for Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam - 2022 on the website at slprb.ap.gov.in. AP Police Constable Preliminary Written Test was held on January 22, 2023, at 997 examination centres across the state. As per the data shared by the Board, a total of 4,59,182 candidates appeared in the exam, out of which 95,208 candidates have qualified. More Education News»

		Environment
		France destroys seaside flats threatened by coastal erosion French authorities on Friday started demolishing a seaside block of flats that has come to symbolise the country's battle against climate change-linked coastal erosion. Union Budget 2022-23: Rs 3,030 crore allocated to Environment Ministry Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon German development minister Svenja Schulze announced Monday that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. More Environment News»

		World
		China fumes as balloon shot down Military general who morphed into many roles in a roller-coaster career Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's death in Dubai on Sunday from the ravages of a rare and debilitating disease marks the end of a roller-coaster and often unlikely journey that saw him transition from four-star general to military dictator to wannabe statesman to a pariah standing trial for treason. Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf dies at 79 Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf, whose 1999 military takeover of the then Nawaz Sharif government months after orchestrating the Kargil war set him up for a nine-year run as a player on the world stage, died Sunday in a Dubai hospital of the rare disease amyloidosis. He was 79. More World News»

		Environment
		France destroys seaside flats threatened by coastal erosion French authorities on Friday started demolishing a seaside block of flats that has come to symbolise the country's battle against climate change-linked coastal erosion. Union Budget 2022-23: Rs 3,030 crore allocated to Environment Ministry Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon German development minister Svenja Schulze announced Monday that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Very little of north-east monsoon in January for Telangana There was hardly any trace of north-east monsoon in Telangana which saw just 0.6 mm rainfall in the entire month of January. Normal rainfall usually for January is 6.8 mm. Vet university decodes genome sequence of lumpy skin virus in Hyderabad Researchers of PVNR Veterinary University and the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology at Hyderabad have put together the first complete genome sequence of lumpy skin disease virus directly from a clinical sample in South India. A notifiable disease listed by the World Organization for Animal Health, it is a fast-spreading virus infecting cattle. NIA files FIR in 'lone wolf' terror plot in Hyderabad by trio Five months after Telangana's intelligence team busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror plot in Hyderabad, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Hyderabad unit, registered an FIR against three suspects who allegedly planned to launch ISIS-inspired 'lone wolf' attacks and bomb Dasara processions in city. The trio was arrested in October last year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		3 of 4 members of Punjabi ballad troupe disappear in Canada Haryana making gaushalas self reliant, says CM Manohar Lal Khattar Punjab's cancer cases in 30-plus age category rise over 4 times he burden of breast, cervix, and oral cancers has mounted to more than four times among Punjabis aged 30 and above, and these results from the screening done at non-communicable diseases’ (NCD) clinics worry the health experts about the loss of productive years. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Industrial units in Gujarat press for fresh CEPI sampling Industrial units located in critically polluted areas have been demanding fresh CEPI (Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index) sampling for a while, but Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has not carried out this assessment. Privileged to work with my friend Ela Bhatt: Hillary Clinton Former US secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton visited Ahmedabad on Sunday to pay homage to the late Ela Bhatt, the founder of Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), whom she hails as one of her heroes. Missing jewellery: Lawyer accuses bank of cheating in Ahmedabad A senior advocate has accused Bank of Baroda (BoB) officials of criminal breach of trust, cheating and criminal conspiracy after jewellery worth Rs 38 lakh went missing from his mother's locker. Hiren Raval, 59, filed a complaint with the Ellisbridge police against unnamed bank officials. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Gangster injured as bomb goes off in Chennai A history-sheeter's attempt to make country bombs turned tragic after it exploded, leaving his hands severely injured at Ambattur late Saturday night. His friend, also an offender, escaped with minor injuries. Parts of Chennai to face power cut tomorrow Tangedco has announced power shutdown in parts of the city on Tuesday from 9 am to 2 pm. Meet the Tambaram dog with 9 lives On Friday evening, Snoozy had yet another tryst with a life-threatening moment. The seven-month-old mongrel, the lone survivor among all her siblings who died days after their birth has become the darling of this Tambaram neighbourhood, where she gets lots of playtime, love and good food. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		BJP wary over name for Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway With assembly elections just a couple of months away, political parties are seeing an opportunity in naming the 119km Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, which is set to be officially inaugurated soon, to tap into their vote banks. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai flays HD Kumaraswamy for caste remark A war of words broke out between JD(S) floor leader HD Kumaraswamy and chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday over Union minister Pralhad Joshi.​ Citizens demand 7km double-decker flyover in Bengaluru's Sarjapur to ease traffic chaos Residents and commuters have urged the government to construct a 7km double-decker flyover from Sarjapur signal near Outer Ring Road to Dommasandra/Sulikunte. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		BJP wary over name for Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway With assembly elections just a couple of months away, political parties are seeing an opportunity in naming the 119km Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, which is set to be officially inaugurated soon, to tap into their vote banks. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai flays HD Kumaraswamy for caste remark A war of words broke out between JD(S) floor leader HD Kumaraswamy and chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday over Union minister Pralhad Joshi.​ Citizens demand 7km double-decker flyover in Bengaluru's Sarjapur to ease traffic chaos Residents and commuters have urged the government to construct a 7km double-decker flyover from Sarjapur signal near Outer Ring Road to Dommasandra/Sulikunte. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai's Nair Dental College gets psychologist for mental well-being of its students The Nair Dental College has taken a major step in prioritizing mental health by becoming the first publicly run dental institution in the country to employ a full-time clinical psychologist. This important addition to the 89-year-old institute is unique as it is not for the benefit of patients but rather to support the mental well-being of its students and faculty members. The institute recognized the need to bring on board a mental health expert due to the increase in depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems among its students. SC upholds Bombay HC order protecting residents' right to form CHS The Supreme Court had last month dismissed a special leave petition (SLP) filed by builder Avarsekar and Sons Pvt Ltd to appeal against a Bombay high court ruling of December 2022, that allowed a plea by residents of a prime Prabhadevi building to form a cooperative housing society (CHS), not a condominium. 3 from Vasai in SUV hurt in Mumbai-Pune Expressway mishap An elderly couple from Vasai in Palghar district and their son were injured after their SUV, while going towards Pune, crashed into a metal beam barrier along the median of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Gahunje, around 2.45pm on Sunday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		At Pakistan former president Pervez Musharraf's ancestral place in old Delhi, death met with a shrug In the narrow lanes behind Golcha Cinema in old Delhi’s Daryaganj, there was a stark indifference to the news of the demise of Pakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf on Sunday. Food, flowers, fun: Delhi has a spring in its step ahead of G20 A treat is in store for Delhi residents with a host of events being planned over the next few days in the backdrop of the G20 summit. From traffic to cleanliness, Delhi LG VK Saxena takes stock of G20 readiness Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Saturday visited several parts of the city to take stock of the ongoing work related to the preparation of the ongoing G20 summit. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		At Pakistan former president Pervez Musharraf's ancestral place in old Delhi, death met with a shrug In the narrow lanes behind Golcha Cinema in old Delhi’s Daryaganj, there was a stark indifference to the news of the demise of Pakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf on Sunday. Food, flowers, fun: Delhi has a spring in its step ahead of G20 A treat is in store for Delhi residents with a host of events being planned over the next few days in the backdrop of the G20 summit. From traffic to cleanliness, Delhi LG VK Saxena takes stock of G20 readiness Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Saturday visited several parts of the city to take stock of the ongoing work related to the preparation of the ongoing G20 summit. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		At Pakistan former president Pervez Musharraf's ancestral place in old Delhi, death met with a shrug In the narrow lanes behind Golcha Cinema in old Delhi’s Daryaganj, there was a stark indifference to the news of the demise of Pakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf on Sunday. Food, flowers, fun: Delhi has a spring in its step ahead of G20 A treat is in store for Delhi residents with a host of events being planned over the next few days in the backdrop of the G20 summit. From traffic to cleanliness, Delhi LG VK Saxena takes stock of G20 readiness Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Saturday visited several parts of the city to take stock of the ongoing work related to the preparation of the ongoing G20 summit. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Lakhs take holy dip at Sangam on Maaghi Purnima Making it GRAND in Prayagraj Grandparent’s wallet, goggles, books, college degree photos, bangle box, utensils, letters to daughters, book box, hookah, tie, record player, cassettes are usually considered junk items.​ 'People should follow architectural norms for safer buildings' in Uttar Pradesh The 30 seconds of tremors, which rocked parts of Uttar Pradesh, especially the state capital recently, were enough to instil fear among the people living in the plains of the country, which were earlier thought to be relatively stable and safe from the tremors. TOI spoke to an eminent seismologist of international repute and Professor of the department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Allahabad University, Jayant Nath Tripathi, on the issue of how safe the Sangam City is in comparison to the state capital in case of tremors.​ More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		3 more members of banned PFI arrested in Madhya Pradesh for 'conspiracy against govt' ​​In the latest action, two PFI members were arrested in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Saturday while the third one was arrested after being brought on production warrant from Aurangabad (in Maharashtra) in connection with a case registered by the MP Police's Special Task Force last year, the official said. No new Covid-19 case in Madhya Pradesh again Reports of only 459 samples were received on Saturday. Bhopal teen makes a gold run 9 months after father's death The Bhopal girl won the 3,000 metre gold at the Khelo India Youth Games at Tatya Tope Stadium on Saturday – running on spikes she bought from the money the family got as compensation after her father died in a chemical factory blast last year. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rail roko on February 7 demanding sanction of Jajpur Road-Dhamara project BRS to field candidates in all 147 assembly seats in Odisha Akshaya Kumar, leader of the party, said they will identify potential candidates for all 147 assembly constituencies very soon. “Many politicians from different parties will join BRS. During this process, we will choose top leaders of all assembly constituencies to fight in the 2024 election,” he added. Odisha: Alumni of Vikram Deb college recall student days For over 5,000 alumni of Vikram Deb Autonomous College (VDAC) at Jeypore in the district who gathered to celebrate the platinum jubilee of their alma mater on Saturday, it was a trip down memory lane. More Bhubaneswar News»

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