News Digest: 'Irresponsible, extremely sad': BJP CMs on boycott call

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		Friday, May 26, 2023
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		India
		'Irresponsible, extremely sad': BJP CMs on boycott call Popular mandate, not Cong charity, made Modi PM: Amit Shah PM: India has become a ray of hope for all More India News»

		Science
		New gene editing tool may help reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance Study finds a possible biological cause for sudden infant death syndrome Paralysed man walks again via thought-controlled implants The 40-year-old Dutchman has been paralysed in his legs for more than a decade after suffering a spinal cord injury during a bicycle accident. But using a new system he can now walk "naturally", take on difficult terrain and even climb stairs, according to a study published in the journal Nature. More Science News»

		Technology
		Motorola Razr 40 Ultra foldable smartphone leaked in ad: Design, specifications and more Motorola is set to launch its Razr 2023 series on June 1 in the US, with two new foldable smartphones rumoured to be part of the lineup. A leaked video by Evan Blass reveals the possible design of the upcoming Razr 40 Ultra, which may feature a foldable AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a dual-rear camera with an external punch-hole arrangement. According to a Motorola executive, the outer screen will measure 3.5 inches. TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch with Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1, Wear OS launched in India, priced at Rs 34,999 TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch is here. Mobvoi has expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of the new TicWatch 5 Pro smartwatch in India. The smartwatch is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and it features a physical crown. The device sports an AMOLED display and it combines with a watch case metal and promises to offer up to 80 hours of battery backup in the Smart mode. Assassin's Creed Mirage's latest trailer reveals gameplay, launch date Ubisoft has unveiled the trailer of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which will be released on October 12. Ubisoft aims to go back to the franchise's roots with this instalment, returning to traditional gameplay, visuals, and stories. Players will play as Basim with his versatile and resourceful skills, including the new Assassin’s Focus, which will allow players to mark and assassinate multiple targets. More Technology News»

		Business
		Lufthansa Group expand wings in Europe; to acquire 41% stake in Alitalia successor ITA Airways Vodafone Idea Q4 net loss narrows to Rs 6,419 crore in FY23 Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea on Thursday said its consolidated net loss narrowed to Rs 6,418.9 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2023. The company recorded a loss of Rs 6,563.1 crore in the year-ago period. The service revenue increased by about 3 per cent to Rs 10,506.5 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 10,228.9 crore in the March 2022 quarter, the company said in a regulatory filing. CBDT notifies 21 nations from where investment in startups will be exempt from angel tax More Business News»

		Sports
		Mumbai Indians are peaking at the right time: Cameron Green Cameron Green, the highly-valued player for the Mumbai Indians with a price tag of Rs 17.5 crore, is finally proving his worth as the team reaches a critical juncture in the Indian Premier League. With his positive mindset and belief in the team's ability to peak at the right time, Green aims to play a vital role in MI's pursuit of their sixth IPL title. IPL 2023 Stat Attack: Total tally of 4s and 6s stands at over 3000! Just two matches left to play now in the 16th edition of the IPL. 4 time champions Chennai Super Kings await the winner of Qualifier 2, which will be played between the defending champions the Gujarat Titans and 5 time champions, the Mumbai Indians. Djokovic and Alcaraz set for potential clash in French Open semi-finals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been placed in the same half of the French Open draw, raising the possibility of an exciting semi-final clash between the two players. In the first round, Djokovic will face Aleksandar Kovacevic, ranked 114th in the world, in what will be Kovacevic's debut in a Grand Slam main draw. More Sports News»

		Education
		Show cause issued to Kalahandi University, 8 colleges for not attending training programme on e-admission Nine higher education institutions in Odisha, India have been issued show cause notices for not attending a training programme on the e-admission process for undergraduate courses. PSEB 10th Result 2023: Punjab Board Class 10 results today at 11:30 AM @ pseb.ac.in The Punjab School Education Board will declare the PSEB 10th Result 2023 today, May 26, 2023, at 11:30 AM. Around 3 lakh students appeared for the Punjab Class 10th exams this year. Students can check their results by visiting pseb.ac.in, entering their login ID, and downloading their scorecards. Archon Solutions launches its new learning platform 'Archon Launchpad' in collaboration with Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology More Education News»

		Environment
		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 Trevi Fountain water turns black in Rome climate protest More Environment News»

		World
		Militia leader gets 18 years in prison over US Capitol attack Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia, was dealt an 18 year prison sentence Thursday for seditious conspiracy in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the toughest penalty given yet over the January 6 assault. "You present an ongoing threat and a peril to this country," said Judge Amit Mehta in pronouncing the sentence, after Rhodes declared he was a "political prisoner." US FDA approves Pfizer's Covid antiviral pill George Floyd death anniversary: Reckoning with police violence in limbo For more than nine minutes, a white officer pressed his knee to the neck of Floyd, a Black man, who gasped, "I can't breathe," echoing Eric Garner's last words in 2014. Video footage of Floyd's May 25, 2020, murder was so agonizing to watch that demands for change came from across the country. More World News»

		Environment
		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 Trevi Fountain water turns black in Rome climate protest More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Chemical stench from Musi grips Hyderabad A 'chemical' smell emanating from the Musi River over the last few days has left residents in Old City gasping for breath. With many suffering from respiratory discomfort, nausea and headache, locals lodged complaints with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). 18-year-old sets self on fire over Eamcet failure Minutes after Eamcet results were announced on Thursday, an 18-year-old Inter student set himself on fire near Osmania University campus after he failed to qualify in the exam. Boy ends life over failed relationship A 17-year-old boy died by hanging himself to ceiling at his residence at Hayathnagar on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Use YouTube channel for live Gurbani: Punjab Congress chief to SGPC Alleging Gurbani’s live telecast from the Golden Temple to be commercialised, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday proposed the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to use its YouTube channel to get the hymns on air from Amritsar for free. HC orders CBI probe into Haryana's ghost pension scam Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj of the HC has passed these orders after examining the affidavits filed by the director general of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the department of Social Welfare Haryana. The order was announced in open court, but the formal order was not declared till the filing of the current report. Haryana to establish special NRI cells to redress issues of those living abroad Haryana chief secretary, Sanjeev Kauhsal on Thursday said that the state government is actively working on establishing special Non-Resident Indian (NRI) cells to address the grievances of Haryana's natives living abroad and safeguard their interests. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		CM: Boycott of Parliament building inauguration insult to country Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday criticized the decision of several opposition parties to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building, saying it was an insult to this great nation and an attack on the country's democratic values. PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new building on Sunday. Minor girl with learning disability sold, tortured In one more revelation in the Kanbha human trafficking case, it has been found that a 14-year-old girl was abducted from the Shahibaug area by the prime accused Ashok Patel as she was a vulnerable target due to her learning disability. 64.6% students clear GSHSEB Class 10 exam The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) on Thursday declared 64.62% result, marginally lesser than the previous year. While there was no major dip in the pass percentage as compared to the last year, the long shadow of Covid on school education reflected in the result as the number of students who got A1 grades dropped sharply by 50%. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		After seven years, lesser flamingos at Pulicat After missing from the spot for seven years, lesser flamingos are back at the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary in Tiruvallur district. Woman, 80, dies as hut catches fire An 80-year-old woman burned to death on Thursday morning after her hut caught fire in Gummidipoondi, about 50 km from here. Cops issue 371 warrants through courts against defaulters in drunk driving cases The traffic police have warned offenders that they would attach their vehicles if they fail to pay the fine amount in drunk driving cases. Police officers have initiated 371 warrants through courts to attach property against the fine amount. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bajrang Dal ban: Congress leaders sing different tune in Karnataka The flip-flop within the Congress over the issue of a proposed ban on right-wing Hindu outfit Bajrang Dal seems all too apparent barely two weeks after the party was voted back to power in Karnataka.​ 40 medicos in Karnataka will get mercy attempt to write 1st-year exam At least 40 MBBS students from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), who were staring down the barrel after failing to clear the first-year exam in the stipulated four attempts, will get a one-off mercy attempt to write the exam. Failure to clear all first-year subjects in the mercy attempt would mean the students will have to exit the programme. RGUHS governs all medical colleges in Karnataka. Karnataka: 20-24 likely to join Siddaramaiah cabinet as ministers tomorrow After hectic parleys in Delhi over the past two days, Congress on Thursday is believed to have zeroed in on 20 to 24 MLAs who are likely to be inducted in the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka. The new ministers will be sworn in on Saturday at 11.45am, likely at Raj Bhavan, Congress functionaries said. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Bajrang Dal ban: Congress leaders sing different tune in Karnataka The flip-flop within the Congress over the issue of a proposed ban on right-wing Hindu outfit Bajrang Dal seems all too apparent barely two weeks after the party was voted back to power in Karnataka.​ 40 medicos in Karnataka will get mercy attempt to write 1st-year exam At least 40 MBBS students from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), who were staring down the barrel after failing to clear the first-year exam in the stipulated four attempts, will get a one-off mercy attempt to write the exam. Failure to clear all first-year subjects in the mercy attempt would mean the students will have to exit the programme. RGUHS governs all medical colleges in Karnataka. Karnataka: 20-24 likely to join Siddaramaiah cabinet as ministers tomorrow After hectic parleys in Delhi over the past two days, Congress on Thursday is believed to have zeroed in on 20 to 24 MLAs who are likely to be inducted in the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka. The new ministers will be sworn in on Saturday at 11.45am, likely at Raj Bhavan, Congress functionaries said. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Despite settlement, Bombay HC refuses to junk labourer death FIR Justices Sunil Shukre and Milind Sathaye dismissed a petition by the supervisor of M/s Urmila Traders and Co to quash the FIR Water cut in Dadar, Mahim & around for over 24 hours Water supply will be cut off to parts of G-South and G-North wards on May 27 (from 8am) to May 28 (till 10 am) for repairs and to arrest leakage on a water channel in Dadar (west). Parts of G South and G North will not have water supply for 26 hours. Surat conman arrested for Rs 3 lakh cheating A man from Surat was arrested by the Sakinaka police for having cheated a seafood retail outlet of Rs 3.13 lakh. Police said the accused, Imran Qadri, took up different names and had cheated others in Mumbai, Pune, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. In the past, he has also been booked in a case of "attempt to murder" in Gujarat. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Two on bike snatch Maldivian's phone A Maldivian national's phone was snatchedby two bike-borne men in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate on Tuesday. Judges counsel schoolkids on staying safe in cyber world Trust your parents as they are your best friends and well-wishers, senior judges told children in Delhi High Court on Thursday at a workshop on making cyberspace safe for them. Cheating case: Vigilance probe against city cop The vigilance department has started an investigation against a Delhi Police sub-inspector (SI) who allegedly took gold worth Rs 60 lakh from a businessman in lieu of helping his friend in a case. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Two on bike snatch Maldivian's phone A Maldivian national's phone was snatchedby two bike-borne men in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate on Tuesday. Judges counsel schoolkids on staying safe in cyber world Trust your parents as they are your best friends and well-wishers, senior judges told children in Delhi High Court on Thursday at a workshop on making cyberspace safe for them. Cheating case: Vigilance probe against city cop The vigilance department has started an investigation against a Delhi Police sub-inspector (SI) who allegedly took gold worth Rs 60 lakh from a businessman in lieu of helping his friend in a case. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Two on bike snatch Maldivian's phone A Maldivian national's phone was snatchedby two bike-borne men in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate on Tuesday. Judges counsel schoolkids on staying safe in cyber world Trust your parents as they are your best friends and well-wishers, senior judges told children in Delhi High Court on Thursday at a workshop on making cyberspace safe for them. Cheating case: Vigilance probe against city cop The vigilance department has started an investigation against a Delhi Police sub-inspector (SI) who allegedly took gold worth Rs 60 lakh from a businessman in lieu of helping his friend in a case. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		UP constable's son clears UPSC exam in first attempt Sidharth Singh (22), son of head constable Devendra Singh, who is posted at Phulpur Kotwali in Prayagraj, has cleared UPSC-2022 exam in his first attempt to secure 432nd all-India rank and could soon don the uniform of an IPS officer. Sidharth is not alone. Sandhya Singh, daughter of Krishna Kumar Singh of Tendua Kala village of Meja block has cleared IAS in her first attempt. Man shoots dead fiance in UP village, attempts suicide A 25-year-old man shot dead his 20-year-old fiancé and made a futile suicide attempt in Kathar village of Pratapgarh district on Wednesday. State-of-the-art cell culture facility for research becomes operational at AU A state-of-the-art cell culture facility has become operational at the center of biotechnology of Allahabad University. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Bank loan fraud hits Vyapam scam whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi Ashish Chaturvedi, the noted whistleblower and key figure in exposing the Vyapam scam, India's largest recruitment scam in Madhya Pradesh, has become the victim of a bank fraud. The perpetrators fraudulently acquired a vehicle loan using Chaturvedi's personal documents. Abducted from Jhansi, 12-year-old raped in Bhopal Cops rescued a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted from Jhansi and forced into child marriage. The girl was repeatedly raped by a minor and his father for the past one year and a relative too molested her, in Kamla Nagar locality. Kamla Nagar police rescued the girl and handed her over to Childline, where she revealed her ordeal during counselling. Ten killed in three accidents in Madhya Pradesh Ten people were killed in different road accidents in the state on Wednesday. Three persons were killed and several others injured when a bus they were travelling in overturned on the National Highway over bridge in Umaria. The passengers were on their way to attend chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's programme a few kms away. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Guwahati urged The Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCIL) on Thursday urged chief minister Naveen Patnaik and the chairman, Airport Authority of India (AAI), to consider arranging for everyday direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Guwahati. NHRC issues show cause to Odisha govt on 'custodial death' case The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued show cause notice to Odisha chief secretary as to why the compensation of Rs 7 lakh be not recommended to be paid to the next of kin of the deceased Dhaneswar Behera, a poor dalit villager from Cuttack district, for the negligence on the part of the government employees. Colleges, varsities urged to join academic credit bank More Bhubaneswar News»

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