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		Sunday, March 12, 2023
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		India
		Battle royal breaks out in Nizam household Central Railway finishes electrification of its entire broad-gauge network Government 'suppressing' voice of oppn, claims Priyanka Gandhi More India News»

		Science
		World's first 3D-printed rocket set for inaugural flight Scientists call for an international legal treaty ensuring sustainable space exploration Why does music bring back memories? What the science says More Science News»

		Technology
		Google's Fast Pair arrives for Chromebooks with new ChromeOS update: How will this feature work Times of India-Gadgets Now Awards 2022: Winners of best smartphones, laptops and more How to view payment history on WhatsApp for Android and iPhone WhatsApp Payments is a built-in payment option on the messaging app that lets you send and receive money into your bank accounts. You can also view your bank account balance and payment history on the app. More Technology News»

		Business
		At ₹16.7 lakh crore, direct tax collections see 22.6% increase Meta plans new layoffs that could match last year's in scope Facebook parent Meta Platforms is planning additional layoffs to be announced in multiple rounds over the coming months that in total would be roughly the same magnitude as the 13 per cent cut to its workforce last year, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company is also expected to shut down some projects and teams in conjunction with these cuts. Air India gets DGCA nod for cross utilisation of wide-body pilots; same pilot allowed to fly B777, 787 planes Aviation regulator DGCA has approved Air India's long-pending request to allow the same pilots to operate two types of Boeing wide-body aircraft, according to officials. Initially, Air India can train a total of eight designated examiners for operating Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft. More Business News»

		Sports
		4th Test evenly poised despite Gill's classy century A pivotal 113-run partnership for the second wicket between centurion Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara took India to safety but the hosts didn't fully press home the advantage, ending Day 3 at 289/3 against Australia in the fourth Test in Ahmedabad on Saturday. WPL: Shafali blitz, Marizanne fifer highlight Delhi's big win over Gujarat Swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma sizzled with an unbeaten 28-ball 76 after Marizanne Kapp fifer as Delhi Capitals blew away Gujarat Giants by 10 wickets in Match 9 of Women's Premier League on Saturday. The victory was Delhi's third of the season as they consolidated their second position in the points table. Shafali was in beast mode as she took Gujarat bowlers to the cleaners, smacking them for 10 fours and a five sixes in a knock that came at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 271.43. Kohli becomes fifth batter to score 4,000 Test runs in India Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Saturday became the fifth Indian to score 4000 Test runs on home soil. Kohli got to the landmark in the final session on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. Kohli achieved the feat in his 50th Test at home and has scored the runs at an average of over 58. More Sports News»

		Education
		India Post GDS Result 2023 declared on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, here's direct link India Post has announced the result for GDS Recruitment 2023 today, March 11, 2023 on the official website at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The GDS result has been announced for all the circles. Now, the shortlisted candidates will have to report for the Document Verification (DV) round. These candidates should get their documents verified through the Divisional Head mentioned against their names on or before March 21, 2023. APEX Bank Recruitment 2023: Registration begins for 638 vacancies at apexbank.in, apply here M.P Rajya Sahakari Bank or Apex Bank has invited online applications for the Officers post on the official website of APEX Bank at apexbank.in. The last date to apply for the APEX Bank recruitment is April 04, 2023. The APEX Bank aims to fill a total of 638 vacancies for the Officers post through this recruitment drive. P Satisha Pai Government First Grade College Mangalore gets 'A' grade from NAAC Dr P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Pai Government First Grade College college has been accredited with grade A, in its second cycle of accreditation by NAAC. Earlier, the college was accredited with grade B, in 2015. The peer team formed by NAAC had paid a two-day visit to the college on March 2 and March 3, to finalize the accreditation process. More Education News»

		Environment
		Crocodiles protected against fungal infections, could help human medicine Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Storm breaches California river's levee, hundreds evacuate Hundreds of people in a Northern California agricultural community were forced to flee their homes early Saturday after the Pajaro River's levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river pummeling the state. First responders and the California National Guard rescued more than 50 people overnight from the unincorporated Monterey Bay community of Pajaro along California's Central Coast. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for 'derailing his own IMF programme' Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday blamed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for "derailing his own IMF programme," Geo News reported. Sharif said that the PTI chief's agenda includes spreading anarchy and chaos on the streets of the country, which will ultimately lead to "instability". Xi's confidant Li Qiang named as China's new Premier China's parliament on Saturday confirmed President Xi Jinping's trusted ally Li Qiang as the new Premier to revive the world's second-largest economy hit by three years of 'zero-Covid' restrictions and worsening relations with the West.Li Qiang, 63, succeeds Li Keqiang, 67, who held the post for the last 10 years. More World News»

		Environment
		Crocodiles protected against fungal infections, could help human medicine Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022 Antarctic glaciers flow faster in summers, exhibiting seasonal behaviour: Study More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		GHMC likely to fall short of Rs 2,000 crore property tax target Despite the one-time and 'early bird' schemes gaining traction, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) may yet again miss its property tax target of 2,000 crore in the current financial year. HPS launches cycling club, Rs 25 crore to boost sports infrastructure As part of its centenary celebrations, the Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, will invest 25 crore over the next five years for creating sports infrastructure to produce Olympic-level sportspersons. School dropout & 2 others held for fake education certificates in Hyderabad Three persons allegedly making and supplying fake education certificates of various institutes were arrested from Falaknuma on Saturday. Incidentally, the prime accused is a school dropout. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Officers should work keeping in mind priorities of government: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that the IAS and HCS officers were an important part of the policy-making and thus should work keeping in mind the priorities of the state government. Wheat worth Rs 6 crore damaged at godown in Haryana's Karnal Around 30,000 quintals of wheat which were stored in open plinths at a rented facility at Jundla in Haryana’s Karnal district have rotten. Fraudsters dupe Haryana Police ASI on pretext of sending his son to USA Two immigration agents have been booked for allegedly duping an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Haryana police of Rs 39.46 lakh on the pretext of sending his son to the USA. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Viral infections in Gujarat: 50% positivity in H3N2 cases City-based major pathological labs indicated that about 50% of the flu or viral infection cases they processed indicate the presence of the H3N2 virus. The mutated Influenza A virus has caused a significant spike in symptoms such as prolonged cough, fever, cold and other flu-like symptoms in the city and state at large for the past couple of months. In Gujarat, daily Covid cases breach 50 mark after three months On Saturday, Gujarat recorded 51 new Covid cases. The last time the daily numbers breached the 50-mark was on November 2 at 57. Ahmedabad: Your lazy lifestyle affecting your dog's health Some two months ago, a city-based veterinary doctor got a frantic call around midnight to treat a 12-year-old Labrador dog, who was having severe difficulty in breathing and almost collapsed. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Relief for custodial torture, rape enhanced to Rs 7.5 lakh Tamil Nadu government has enhanced compensation to 7.5 lakh from 5 lakh for deaths due to custodial torture, firing, rape and permanent incapacitation by police. Back from brink: These students made the best of their chances As the oldest of four children born to farm labourers in Usilampatti, T Priyadarshini was asked to drop out of school to work in the fields to support the family. Anbumani questions Stalin on his stance on NLCIL expansion issue PMK president and Rajya Sabha MP Anbumani Ramadoss questioned why the DMK government, which vehemently opposes all policies and schemes of the Union government led by the BJP, is supporting the expansion of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) in Cuddalore district. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru sizzles with 15 fires every day this year The state capital saw 1,000 incidents of fire from January 1 till March 10 (Friday). On average, the city has recorded about 15 fire accidents daily, according to data shared by the fire brigade. Citizens feel small shocks as dry weather triggers static electricity in Bengaluru Many Bengalureans are reporting static shocks - while brushing hair, opening car doors, using a gas lighter or a metal tap or while simply rolling a plastic mat. Spooky as these sudden jolts can be, weathermen have a scientific explanation for the phenomenon. On March 8, 66% of BMTC passengers were women Stating that free travel for women on the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD) was a promotional step taken by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to build loyalty, its MD Sathyavathi G said she was elated by the response to the initiative. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru sizzles with 15 fires every day this year The state capital saw 1,000 incidents of fire from January 1 till March 10 (Friday). On average, the city has recorded about 15 fire accidents daily, according to data shared by the fire brigade. Citizens feel small shocks as dry weather triggers static electricity in Bengaluru Many Bengalureans are reporting static shocks - while brushing hair, opening car doors, using a gas lighter or a metal tap or while simply rolling a plastic mat. Spooky as these sudden jolts can be, weathermen have a scientific explanation for the phenomenon. On March 8, 66% of BMTC passengers were women Stating that free travel for women on the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD) was a promotional step taken by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to build loyalty, its MD Sathyavathi G said she was elated by the response to the initiative. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Parab sold resort on paper to hide illegalities, says ED Unable to wed, 21-year-old man & his girlfriend (15) die by suicide in Mumbai Faced with the prospect of not spending their lives together, a 21-yearold man and his 15-year-old girlfriend died by suicide on Friday. Plea in Bombay HC to not hand over minor to Nigerian man The Child Welfare Committee, Palghar, has moved the Bombay high court to stop the handover of a rescued Nigerian minor’s custody to a man from her country who claims to officially represent her parents. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Tree plantation drive in Delhi on Commonwealth Day Municipal Corporation of Delhi has collaborated with the High Commission of Rwanda for a plantation drive to commemorate Commonwealth Day on March 13. People doubt Municipal Corporation of Delhi claim over dry leaves To deal with the complaints related to erratic collection of leaves from roadsides when the trees shed, the civic authorities claim they have doubled the trips made by their vehicles to gather and transport the waste till centralised and decentralised compost plants. Govt ignoring east Delhi, alleges BJP Delhi BJP on Saturday accused the Delhi government of giving "step-motherly treatment" to the people of east Delhi by not constituting the Trans Yamuna Development Board and stalling the development work. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Tree plantation drive in Delhi on Commonwealth Day Municipal Corporation of Delhi has collaborated with the High Commission of Rwanda for a plantation drive to commemorate Commonwealth Day on March 13. People doubt Municipal Corporation of Delhi claim over dry leaves To deal with the complaints related to erratic collection of leaves from roadsides when the trees shed, the civic authorities claim they have doubled the trips made by their vehicles to gather and transport the waste till centralised and decentralised compost plants. Govt ignoring east Delhi, alleges BJP Delhi BJP on Saturday accused the Delhi government of giving "step-motherly treatment" to the people of east Delhi by not constituting the Trans Yamuna Development Board and stalling the development work. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Tree plantation drive in Delhi on Commonwealth Day Municipal Corporation of Delhi has collaborated with the High Commission of Rwanda for a plantation drive to commemorate Commonwealth Day on March 13. People doubt Municipal Corporation of Delhi claim over dry leaves To deal with the complaints related to erratic collection of leaves from roadsides when the trees shed, the civic authorities claim they have doubled the trips made by their vehicles to gather and transport the waste till centralised and decentralised compost plants. Govt ignoring east Delhi, alleges BJP Delhi BJP on Saturday accused the Delhi government of giving "step-motherly treatment" to the people of east Delhi by not constituting the Trans Yamuna Development Board and stalling the development work. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Master and family gone, 2 of Atiq dogs starve to death If jailed UP gangster Atiq Ahmed can't have weeks, months and even years of freedom, his dogs canhardly have their day. Mukhtar gang most dreaded one in India, says high court While observing that Mukhtar Ansari gang is the most dreaded criminal gang of India, the Allahabad high court has rejected the bail application of one Ramu Mallah, a member of Mukhtar gang, in a murder case of Mau district. Prayagraj to get one more direct flight to Dehradun More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Two cheetahs released into wild at MP's Kuno National Park Two cheetahs - Oban and Asha - were released into the wild at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) on Saturday, almost six months after they were brought from Namibia, an official said. They had been kept in 'hunting enclosures' at KNP until now. Shivraj, Scindia release two tigers into Madhav nat'l park A tiger and a tigress were released into enclosures in Madhav National Park in MP's Shivpuri district by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday, the birth anniversary of former Union minister Madhavrao Scindia, Jyotiraditya's father. The translocation is aimed at reviving the tiger population. Paediatric TB deaths in state doubled during pandemic Tuberculosis is a disease of the elderly? Think again. Under 15 years of age, paediatric age group tuberculosis deaths have doubled in MP during the pandemic. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Gayatribala Panda receives Sahitya Akademi Award 2022 Eminent Odia poet Gayatribala Panda on Saturday received the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for the year 2022 for her poetry collection, “Daya Nadi”, during the 39th Festival of Letters, a special event held at New Delhi. Odisha: Eight state-owned companies making losses There are eight state government-owned companies that are making losses. Odisha to have equity in IOCL's Rs 58,042-crore project in Paradip Odisha government will have an equity in Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s (IOCL) proposed Rs 58,042 crore new investment plan in Paradip. More Bhubaneswar News»

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