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		Monday, May 29, 2023
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		India
		Fast-growing linear infrastructure shrinking India's forests into islands As world celebrates 70th anniv of Everest conquest, Bachendri Pal slams rich, inept climbers for deaths AMU professor booked for molesting PhD student More India News»

		Science
		Meet the scientist (sort of) spending a year on Mars Four volunteers, including Canadian biologist Kelly Haston, will take part in a year-long simulated stay on Mars at a habitat in Houston, Texas. The initiative, which is organised by Nasa, aims to help evaluate crew behaviour in close confinement and isolation, and enable the space agency to learn about long-term missions. The facility has a vertical farm, bedrooms, a gym and a common area, however, the crew must cope with communication delays with Earth and simulated equipment failure. Like thieves evading capture, disease-causing Salmonella tricks host's immune system US study finds 1 in 10 get long Covid after Omicron, starts identifying key symptoms More Science News»

		Technology
		Meta addresses UK competition concerns, offers to reduce ad data usage UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently raised concerns over social media giant Meta’s usage of other businesses' advertising data for its Facebook Marketplace service. To address the regulator's concerns, the Facebook parent has reportedly agreed to mit its data usage of other businesses. Nothing Phone (2) to launch in July: 2 specs the company has confirmed about the upcoming phone Nothing is set to launch its new premium smartphone, Nothing Phone (2) in July, that will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset for better optimisation and a 4700mAh battery. The upcoming smartphone is placed above the mid-range, Nothing Phone (1) which was released in 2022 and has a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Apple may expand its Find My network support to Apple Pencils Apple has filed a patent describing a method to include Find My network support for tracking Apple Pencil. With acoustic resonators integrated within housing structures of the stylus, users can locate the lost Apple Pencil with future models. The patent claims that acoustic resonators, including a resonant diaphragm, will be located in the cap of the pencil. The system may only work when the pencil is nearby. More Technology News»

		Business
		14 nations clinch deal to boost supply chains, counter China The supply chain pillar is aimed at ensuring that the countries, which are part of IPEF, co-operate to deal with situations, such as, shortage of raw material to manufacture vaccines or medicines, as was the case during Covid, "including unnecessary restrictions and impediments to trade". Plan change: ICICI Bank to hike stake in ICICI Lombard FPIs invest over Rs 37,000 cr in May, highest in 6 months More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL 2023 Final: Relentless rain moves final between CSK and GT to reserve day The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was on Sunday moved to reserve day due to relentless rain in Ahmedabad. The announcement was made at 10:55 pm local time. The final between the two teams - GT and CSK - will now be played on Monday (May 29). Prannoy clinches maiden BWF World Tour title at Malaysia Masters Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy finally clinched his first-ever BWF World Tour title with a hard-fought three-game triumph over China's Weng Hong Yang in the men's singles finals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Police detain protesting wrestlers, file FIR, clear protest site In what could bring about an abrupt end to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi police detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and later filed FIRs against them for violation of law and order, as dramatic scenes unfolded at the protest site on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Education
		UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper 2 Analysis: CSAT Paper-II exam analysis here The Union Public Service Commission conducted the UPSC CSE Prelims Paper 1 and Paper 2 on May 28, 2023. The GS Paper-I was found to be moderate while the CSAT Paper-II was moderate to tough. Candidates had two hours to answer 80 objective-type questions and are required to score a minimum of 33% to qualify. The CSAT tested analytical skills, reasoning ability, and aptitude, with challenging questions from permutations and combinations and analytical reasoning. SAMS Odisha Class 11 Admission 2023 begins tomorrow at samsodisha.gov.in, check details here The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha will commence the application process for Odisha Class 11 Admissions 2023 from May 29 to June 20 through the official website of SAMS Odisha. The academic session will begin on July 29, 2023, and the registration process will be conducted via the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). Applicants must have passed the High School Certificate Examination from the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or its equivalent Boards and must pay an application fee of INR 200/INR 100 for SC/ST category. HP TET 2023 registration ends today, apply now at hpbose.org Today, May 28, marks the closing of registration for the HP TET Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) June 2023. The exam will take place on June 18, 25, 29, and July 2 across two shifts. Late registration with a fee of Rs. 300 will be available from May 29 to May 31. To apply, candidates need to fill out the application form, upload required documentation, and pay the fee. The examination fee is Rs. 800/- for General and its Sub-Categories (except PHH) and Rs. 500/- for OBC/ST/SC/Physical Handicapped(PHH) Categories. More Education News»

		Environment
		'Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help reduce global warming' Brazil declares 6-month health emergency several after bird flu cases India aims to have People's Biodiversity Register in every village, verification campaign launched in Goa More Environment News»

		World
		Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims victory in poll Preliminary, unofficial results from Turkish news agencies showed Erdogan ahead with 98% of ballot boxes counted in a presidential runoff that will decide whether the country's longtime leader stretches his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade. Justine Triet wins Cannes top prize for French mystery, 3rd woman to do so Russia targets Kyiv with largest drone attack of conflict, killing 1 More World News»

		Environment
		'Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help reduce global warming' Brazil declares 6-month health emergency several after bird flu cases India aims to have People's Biodiversity Register in every village, verification campaign launched in Goa More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana clocks 6 new Covid cases Six new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the state on Sunday. With no Covid-19 deaths being reported Covid cushion gone, Muslim students falter at Inter level A recent study by Social Data Initiative Forum (SDIF) has revealed that the failure percentage among Muslim students in the intermediate exams was higher than the state average. The revelation has raised questions about what ails the education facilities for the community. Asad hints at plans to contest outside Old City In a veiled hint to ally BRS that it cannot be taken for granted, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said they will contest in assembly constituencies outside the Old City too after consulting all stakeholders as their main objective is to stop the BJP's rise in Telangana. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Mohali & Chd report 3 new Covid cases, Pkl none The tricity reported 3 fresh Covid cases on Sunday, with 2 cases reported from Mohali and 1 from Chandigarh. No deaths have been reported from any of the three cities. City to get new 800kw solar plant at Sector 42 lake parking The city is all set to get 800 kilowatts new solar energy power plant in a couple of weeks at Artificial Lake Parking of Sector 42. City to host national level UT meet, Shah may attend Chandigarh is all set to host national-level conference of the union territories. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Cybercrooks use tech to scam marriage hopefuls A hopeful groom stumbled upon the profile of a captivating, cosmopolitan girl on a matrimonial site. With her impressive education and lucrative job as a software developer, this Bengali beauty ticked all the boxes. Their online chats blossomed into audio calls, and they believed destiny had united them. Two selling tickets in black nabbed Even as the city police issued a notification barring the purchase of more than three tickets by one person, the black marketers seems to have found their ways to make the most out of the final match of the IPL 2023. Cheated by his spiritual guru, man commits suicide A 50-year-old man from the Sector-13 area of Gandhinagar committed suicide after allegedly being cheated by his spiritual guru from Balasinor with the promise of doubling his money. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Police constable suspended for harassing woman Flirting with a woman complainant has cost a policeman dear. The accused, grade-1 constable Vinoth Kumar of the Sembium police station in North Chennai, ended up being suspended after he was caught red-handed by the woman's husband who then took up the matter to higher authorities. Woman on road hurt as balcony falls A balcony of a nearly-50-year-old building in Mylapore collapsed on Saturday night. One person who was on the balcony fell to the ground and was injured. Five other people, including a three-year-old, who were in the house were rescued by the fire and rescue department. He birthed a business with his baby It isn’t every day that an entrepreneur births a new venture to coincide with the birth of his child, but that’s pretty much how LifeCell International started out. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Grandpa not made mantri, 7-year-old girl writes to Rahul Gandhi In her letter, seven-year-old Aarna Sandeep said: "Dear Rahul Gandhi, I am TB Jayachandra's granddaughter. My grandfather was not made a minister. Therefore, I am very disturbed. He must be made minister because he is hardworking, and love to people and helps them. He should be made a minister." Jolly trip turns tragic: 4 Bengaluru students meet watery grave in Ramanathapura Lake Superintendent of police (Bengaluru district) Mallikarjun Baldandi said that the four youths left Bengaluru in the morning and visited Nandi Hills. They were returning to the city when they tried to play in a lake on their way back to the city around 4 pm. One of them did know how to swim and started drowning. Others tried to save him and all of them drowned. Raichur death: Karnataka CM orders compensation to victim's family Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday ordered officials to provide compensation to the family of the boy who died after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Raichur, according to the State government release. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Grandpa not made mantri, 7-year-old girl writes to Rahul Gandhi In her letter, seven-year-old Aarna Sandeep said: "Dear Rahul Gandhi, I am TB Jayachandra's granddaughter. My grandfather was not made a minister. Therefore, I am very disturbed. He must be made minister because he is hardworking, and love to people and helps them. He should be made a minister." Jolly trip turns tragic: 4 Bengaluru students meet watery grave in Ramanathapura Lake Superintendent of police (Bengaluru district) Mallikarjun Baldandi said that the four youths left Bengaluru in the morning and visited Nandi Hills. They were returning to the city when they tried to play in a lake on their way back to the city around 4 pm. One of them did know how to swim and started drowning. Others tried to save him and all of them drowned. Raichur death: Karnataka CM orders compensation to victim's family Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday ordered officials to provide compensation to the family of the boy who died after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Raichur, according to the State government release. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Filmmaker booked by CBI for cheating bank of Rs 15 crore The CBI has registered a case of cheating and forgery against film producer Jaspreet Singh Walia aka Bunty Walia, his brother, their production house GS Entertainment, it's CA, and others, over a complaint of IDBI bank for causing a loss of Rs 15 crore. Fundamental right: Woman allowed to abort 23-week fetus The petitioner was friendly with the accused since 2016. In 2018, she married another man and had a child. On October 7, 2022 her drunk husband mercilessly beat her and their minor son. She phoned her former boyfriend around midnight. He asked her to come to his place with her son. He promised to marry her and had physical relations with her. Bandra-Versova Sea Link to be named after Veer Savarkar CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced that the under-construction Bandra-Versova Sea Link will be named after Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Earlier this month, CM Shinde announced that Mumbai Coastal Road will be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The move is being seen as an attempt by the Shinde-Fadnavis government to woo Maharashtrian voters ahead of the local body polls and next year's assembly polls. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Legal and medical battles add to agony of muscle-wasting disease Manit Singla, now 17, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) when he was around six years old. His father remembers him as a normal child who ran and played like others. But over the years, Manit's condition deteriorated. JNU students claim they weren't allowed to take part in protest A section of students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday alleged that the university administration had "prevented" them from taking part in the mahila maha panchayat by the protesting women wrestlers by increasing security on the campus. 75-year-old robbed of  Rs 10 lakh on Tilak Marg A 75-year-old retired government employee was robbed of Rs 10 lakh on Tilak Marg. The police suspect that it was an operation by a thak-thak gang. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Legal and medical battles add to agony of muscle-wasting disease Manit Singla, now 17, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) when he was around six years old. His father remembers him as a normal child who ran and played like others. But over the years, Manit's condition deteriorated. JNU students claim they weren't allowed to take part in protest A section of students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday alleged that the university administration had "prevented" them from taking part in the mahila maha panchayat by the protesting women wrestlers by increasing security on the campus. 75-year-old robbed of  Rs 10 lakh on Tilak Marg A 75-year-old retired government employee was robbed of Rs 10 lakh on Tilak Marg. The police suspect that it was an operation by a thak-thak gang. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Legal and medical battles add to agony of muscle-wasting disease Manit Singla, now 17, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) when he was around six years old. His father remembers him as a normal child who ran and played like others. But over the years, Manit's condition deteriorated. JNU students claim they weren't allowed to take part in protest A section of students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday alleged that the university administration had "prevented" them from taking part in the mahila maha panchayat by the protesting women wrestlers by increasing security on the campus. 75-year-old robbed of  Rs 10 lakh on Tilak Marg A 75-year-old retired government employee was robbed of Rs 10 lakh on Tilak Marg. The police suspect that it was an operation by a thak-thak gang. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		500-year-old banyan tree discovered near UP's Narora plant now oldest in world A joint team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India, Prayagraj Centre and Babe-Bolyai University, Romania and a lab from Johannesburg, South Africa claimed to have found the world's oldest banyan tree at Narora in Bulandshahr district whose age has been estimated at 500 years through carbon-dating method.​ RPF realises fine against unauthorised chain-pulling IIIT-A to restart MTech course in Biomed Engr from this session More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		MP power mgmt co hit by ransomware Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited has approached police after a ransomware attack on May 22 crippled its internal information technology system used for communication among different functionaries of the state-run entity, an official said on Sunday. Dust storm @65kmph, showers on 3rd day of Nautapa in Bhopal Strong winds and showers continue in Bhopal and other places of the state in the middle of Nautapa. The wind speed in Bhopal on Sunday rose to over 65 kilometers per hour during the afternoon. A number of places witnessed showers in the day. Two arrested for poaching tiger and extracting organs in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Puri police seizes Rs 3 crore assets of father-son 'ganja' dealers The seized properties included four plots in Gopinathpur, two plots in Kapileswarpur, three plots in Sipasarubali, one four-storied building in Gopinathpur, a double-storied building in Gopinathpur, one double-storied building in Kapileswarpur (all in Brahamgiri police station area) and one double-storied building in Andalasingh under Kanas police area. Besides, two cars and a costly bike have been seized. Odisha governor Ganeshi Lal likely to continue Lal was appointed as governor of Odisha on May 25, 2018 and took oath after four days on May 29 and succeeded Satya Pal Malik, who was holding the additional charge of Odisha along with Bihar. Lal, a professor in mathematics was former president of Haryana BJP and served as a minister in the Haryana Bikas Party-BJP government from 1996-99. Half of Bhadrak-Nergundi third line work completed More Bhubaneswar News»

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