News Digest: Govt won't block Amul's K'taka entry: Bommai on opposition demand

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		Sunday, April 09, 2023
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		India
		Govt won't block Amul's K'taka entry: Bommai on opposition demand Rajagopalachari kin leaves Congress, joins BJP Truth in Adani issue can come out only through JPC: Cong More India News»

		Science
		New policy will push for private investment; DPIIT to issue FDI norms: Isro chief AI better than humans at key heart test: Study Skyroot successfully conducts long duration endurance test of Dhawan-II cryogenic engine More Science News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Edge: Useful features you can try Microsoft has integrated its AI-powered image creator into its web browser, Edge. The AI image generator is now available on desktops to create “very specific” visuals. The AI image creator feature is available on Edge’s sidebar and is powered by OpenAI’s latest DALL∙E models. To use the feature, users must navigate to the sidebar, enter the prompt. Poco G51: Buyers guide to Poco's affordable Android smartphone Poco has launched its entry-level smartphone Poco C51 in India. The smartphone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, 4GB RAM, and a 5000 mAh battery. It is available in two colours, Power Black and Royal Blue, and features a 5MP selfie camera and an 8MP main camera on the back. All the Microsoft apps and services with GPT AI tech With OpenAI releasing its GPT language model, Microsoft, one of the backers of ChatGPT-maker, is taking advantage of the tech and implementing the GPT language model within its apps and services. Its search engine – Bing – has a Chat mode which the GPT 4 language model powers, and most of its services now come with GPT 4-powered Copilot. Here are all the Microsoft apps and services with ChatGPT integration. More Technology News»

		Business
		CBI files chargesheet against Kochhars, Dhoot in loan case The CBI has submitted a chargesheet against Chanda Kochhar, ex-CEO of ICICI Bank, her husband Deepak Kochhar and VN Dhoot, founder of the Videocon group, in a Rs 3,250 crore loan fraud case. Also named in the chargesheet are 6 others, including companies, and one of Dhoot’s close relatives who allegedly signed documents related to the loan disbursement. Thousands of doctors plan to walk off job again in England Rs 6 price cut makes Delhi CNG, PNG prices lowest in country Indraprastha gas Ltd (IGL) on Saturday slashed prices of natural gas supplied to automobiles by about Rs 6 per kg and piped to households as kitchen fuel by Rs 5 per unit, marking the first reduction in two years and bringing the tariffs to their lowest in the country. From Sunday, CNG (compressed natural gas) in Delhi will cost Rs 73.59 per kg, a reduction of roughly 8% from Rs 79.56. PNG will Rs 48.59 per SCM (standard cubic meter), down 9% from Rs 53.59. More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Rahane blitz, spinners help Chennai Super Kings crush Mumbai Indians Local boy Ajinkya Rahane dazzled with a fiery 27-ball 61 after an impressive spin show as Chennai Super Kings handed Mumbai Indians an embarrassing 7-wicket defeat at the Wankhede Stadium in Match 12 of the Indian Premier League. Rahane smoked the fastest fifty of the season (19 balls) as Chennai made light work of the 158 chase, completing the task with 11 balls to spare. The win was CSK second while MI faced their second consecutive defeat. IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals hammer Delhi Capitals by 57 runs Delhi Capitals slumped to their third consecutive defeat as they crashed to a 57-run loss against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. IPL 2023: Rahane slams fastest fifty of the season Playing his first match of the IPL 2023, discarded India batter Ajinkya Rahane immediately made his presence felt by smashing the fastest half century of the season on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Education
		SSC GD Result 2023 declared @ssc.nic.in; Direct link here SSC GD Constable result has been declared by the Staff Selection Commission today, on April 8, 2023. The candidates can visit the official website to check and download their result. To download SSC GD Constable result, candidates would require their registration login details. The direct link has been provided below. For more details candidates can visit the official website - ssc.nic.in UGC NET 2022: When will UGC NET result release? Check details here The National Testing Agency will soon announce the UGC NET 2022 results. The exam was conducted from February 21 to March 16, 2023, for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor positions. The answer key was released on March 23, and the final key came on April 6. Read more detail below. IIM Vizag hosts paper development workshop The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam, along with IIT Delhi and INAIS, organized a paper development workshop for the International Conference on Information Systems. The 59 submissions on topics like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and sustainability were reviewed by leading researchers, out of which 11 papers were presented and received feedback for further development. More Education News»

		Environment
		Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found. Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. Eco-friendly goods defy downward trade trend: United Nations Environmentally friendly products like electric cars and wind turbines have bucked the current downward trend in overall global trade, continuing to show strong growth, the United Nations said Thursday. More Environment News»

		World
		IMF deal well on track, assures Pakistan finance minister Dar Pakistan's finance minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday assured a jittery nation that the much-delayed ninth review of the $7 billion IMF programme was well on track, a day after he cancelled his visit to Washington for the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank. Cash-strapped Pakistan and the IMF have failed to reach a staff-level agreement on the much-needed $1.1 billion bailout package aimed at preventing the country from going bankrupt. Forty-four dead in two attacks in Burkina Faso China promotes GDI after Nepal's silence on BRI After Nepal did not take any official interest in China's ambitious project Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the military alliance Global Security Initiative (GSI), it has put forward a plan to expand its influence in Nepal through the Global Development Initiative (GDI) launched by President Xi Jinping. Which is taken positively by Nepal as a humanitarian aid and development program. China informed the Nepali side about the importance of GDI in the meeting on Friday. More World News»

		Environment
		Climate change adding 50 homers a year in MLB, study says Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found. Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: Study Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions. Eco-friendly goods defy downward trade trend: United Nations Environmentally friendly products like electric cars and wind turbines have bucked the current downward trend in overall global trade, continuing to show strong growth, the United Nations said Thursday. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		PM Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat train, says India's symbol of pride on rail tracks Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the much-anticipated Vande Bharat Express train service connecting Secunderabad with Tirupati temple town on Saturday. Centre always ready to help, say Union ministers G Kishan Reddy and Ashwini Vaishnaw Union ministers G Kishan Reddy (tourism) and Ashwini Vaishnaw (railways) on Saturday said Telangana government should rise above politics. Woman hangs self after row with hubby in Hyderabad A woman, who had an argument with her husband, died by hanging herself to the ceiling in her KPHB residence on Friday night. Police said she was working in a private bank. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurates C20 Summit on Integrated Holistic Health at Amrita Hospital in Faridabad Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday inaugurated the Amrita School of Medicine in Faridabad, as well as the C20 Summit on Integrated Holistic Health at Amrita Hospital. Shiromani Akali Dal hits out at Centre, demands withdrawal of NCERT textbook The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday condemned the reference to Anandpur Sahib Resolution as “a plea for a separate nation” in the Class XII NCERT textbook and demanded immediate withdrawal of the book. One held under charges of hurting religious sentiments in Haryana's Yamunanagar More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad records fifth Covid death in 30 days The city on Saturday recorded the death of a Covid patient, taking the death toll to five in 30 days. To put the figure in perspective, the previous five deaths had taken place in 124 days. Gujarat ATS arrests six persons, recovers 15 pistols Conman Kiran Patel arrested in cheating case by Ahmedabad crime branch after being brought from Jammu-Kashmir Patel was arrested in a cheating (420) and criminal breach of trust (406), Personating a public servant (170) and criminal conspiracy. He was arrested on the complaint of Jagdish Chavda who had in complaint stated that he and his wife Ila met Patel at tea post. Patel offered Chavda to get his bungalow in Shilaj renovated and this would fetch him good price. He offered to purchase the bungalow situated in Shilaj if his due payment was recovered. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Centre exempts Tamil Nadu from auction of coal mine blocks Union coal minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday announced that all three blocks in Tamil Nadu, proposed to be auctioned for coal mining, would be exempted. Experts say elderly at risk of Covid-19 Tamil Nadu added 329 new Covid-19 cases taking the active cases tally in the state to 1,703 on Saturday. However, Covid patients admitted to hospitals with severity are elderly or those with comorbid conditions, mostly without adequate vaccination, said officials from the Directorate of public health. Chennai may escape the heat for next two days The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning of temperature rise by 2 or 3 deg C in isolated pockets of the state, but there's some good news for city residents. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Four brothers attack couple after dog poops in vacant land in Bengaluru Four brothers were arrested on charges of attacking a techie-couple after the latter's dog defecated in an empty land at Doddathoguru in Electronics City last week. Complainant Vasudha N from Chikkatogur village said the incident happened on April 2 night at Neeladri Investment Layout. Karnataka assembly elections: BJP's 1st list likely on Tuesday The BJP on Saturday began its exercise to finalise candidates for the assembly elections scheduled for May 10. Some MLAs may be denied tickets in a bid to beat anti-incumbency, sources said. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai rejects opposition call to block Amul's entry CM Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday rejected the idea of blocking Amul milk and curd from entering Bengaluru, despite mounting pressure from the Opposition Congress and JD(S) to do so, in order to protect the interests of Karnataka's dairy farmers. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Four brothers attack couple after dog poops in vacant land in Bengaluru Four brothers were arrested on charges of attacking a techie-couple after the latter's dog defecated in an empty land at Doddathoguru in Electronics City last week. Complainant Vasudha N from Chikkatogur village said the incident happened on April 2 night at Neeladri Investment Layout. Karnataka assembly elections: BJP's 1st list likely on Tuesday The BJP on Saturday began its exercise to finalise candidates for the assembly elections scheduled for May 10. Some MLAs may be denied tickets in a bid to beat anti-incumbency, sources said. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai rejects opposition call to block Amul's entry CM Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday rejected the idea of blocking Amul milk and curd from entering Bengaluru, despite mounting pressure from the Opposition Congress and JD(S) to do so, in order to protect the interests of Karnataka's dairy farmers. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		6 months' rigorous imprisonment for molestor upheld in 2014 Kurla case Observing that lodging of an FIR regarding such incidents is courageous and challenging for any woman, a sessions court upheld the sentencing of a 33-year-old man to six months' rigorous imprisonment for molesting a woman at Kurla in 2014. Those who run Ravan rajya going to Ayodhya: Aaditya Thackeray on Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's visit Taking a dig at CM Eknath Shinde who left for Ayodhya on Saturday along with Shiv Sena MPs and MLAs, Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said "those running Ravan Rajya were going to Ayodhya." He said, "This is Kalyuga. Lawyer not hired for life by paying fees: Mumbai consumer commission Observing that it appeared that the complainant was under the impression that he has hired the lawyer for life by paying the fees, and that she would continue handling his appeal until he gets a favourable order, a district consumer commission dismissed a plea by a city man who sought a refund of Rs65,000 paid as legal fees for appearing in a matter before Bombay high court along with compensation. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Tikri Kalan, no casualty Multiple fire incidents were reported in the city on Saturday. After scam arrest, surgery resumes in Delhi's Safdarjung hospital After remaining suspended for almost a week, surgical services have partially resumed at Safdarjung Hospital. The implant procedures and surgeries were put on hold after the administration had to introduce a new policy on equipment purchase following the arrest of a neurosurgeon a few days ago. Covid relief over, more undertrials surrender in Delhi Amidst hugs, tears, reluctance and dismay, several under-trial prisoners surrendered at Tihar jail on Friday. On March 24, the Supreme Court directed that all those freed on parole during the Covid-19 waves to decongest jails should go back to jail within 15 days. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Tikri Kalan, no casualty Multiple fire incidents were reported in the city on Saturday. After scam arrest, surgery resumes in Delhi's Safdarjung hospital After remaining suspended for almost a week, surgical services have partially resumed at Safdarjung Hospital. The implant procedures and surgeries were put on hold after the administration had to introduce a new policy on equipment purchase following the arrest of a neurosurgeon a few days ago. Covid relief over, more undertrials surrender in Delhi Amidst hugs, tears, reluctance and dismay, several under-trial prisoners surrendered at Tihar jail on Friday. On March 24, the Supreme Court directed that all those freed on parole during the Covid-19 waves to decongest jails should go back to jail within 15 days. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Tikri Kalan, no casualty Multiple fire incidents were reported in the city on Saturday. After scam arrest, surgery resumes in Delhi's Safdarjung hospital After remaining suspended for almost a week, surgical services have partially resumed at Safdarjung Hospital. The implant procedures and surgeries were put on hold after the administration had to introduce a new policy on equipment purchase following the arrest of a neurosurgeon a few days ago. Covid relief over, more undertrials surrender in Delhi Amidst hugs, tears, reluctance and dismay, several under-trial prisoners surrendered at Tihar jail on Friday. On March 24, the Supreme Court directed that all those freed on parole during the Covid-19 waves to decongest jails should go back to jail within 15 days. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Active Covid cases in UP cross 1,000-mark The active case tally for Covid-19 infection in Uttar Pradesh crossed the 1000-mark on Saturday. Cash reward on Atiq Ahmed's wife Shaista Parveen in Umesh Pal murder case doubled from Rs 25,000 to 50,000 Prayagraj police on Saturday announced to double the reward on jailed gangster Atiq Ahmed’s wife Shaista Parveen, who is on the run after being named as an accused in the Umesh Pal murder case. The reward amount has been increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. The Allahabad MP/MLA court had rejected her anticipatory bail application early this week. BJP leader escapes crude bomb attack More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Varun Singh's family thanks Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan for naming road after him A signboard saying 'Group Captain Varun Singh Marg' was finally installed on the road from Gufa Mandir to Sultania Infantry Lines in Bhopal on Saturday, ending nearly a yearlong struggle for the military family. This is the first road to be named after a soldier in the Madhya Pradesh capital. Covid positivity rate increases to 6.5% in Madhya Pradesh Around 25 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been diagnosed each day in April in Madhya Pradesh. Based on testing of 490 suspected patients, COVID-19 infection positivity rate jumped to 6.5%. Selfie disaster: Boat overturns with four friends on board in dam in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar A boat carrying four friends capsized while they were taking a selfie in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district on Friday evening. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Rail roko' in West Bengal: Train services in Odisha affected consecutively for third day People have been facing difficulties during the last three days for cancellation of several long-distance trains due to rail roko staged by members of the Adivasi Kurmi Samaj in West Bengal demanding scheduled tribe (ST) status. Over 50 community toilets lying defunct in Keonjhar Community toilets established in slum areas of Keonjhar town under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are lying defunct due to alleged lack of proper upkeep by the Keonjhar municipality. Four postal candidates held in fake certificate scam in Koraput Koraput police on Friday arrested four candidates on charges of producing fake educational certificates during the grameen dak sevaks (GDS) recruitment in the postal department's Koraput division. More Bhubaneswar News»

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