News Digest: Man out to buy milk shot by ultras in J&K

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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		India
		Man out to buy milk shot by ultras in J&K Manipur ethnic gulf widens, big relocation on: Security officials The two communities had clashed previously over territory and identity, but the violence since May 3 has been the worst in their tumultuous history, leaving over 100 people dead and scores wounded. While both sides say they want the hostilities to end, the underlying message is that they would rather not live together. ChatGPT used to cheat in PSC exams in T'gana More India News»

		Science
		Isro successfully launches 2nd-gen navigation sat Around 19 minutes after the rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the 51.7m-tall, 420 tonnes three-stage GSLV-F12 placed the 2,232kg satellite at a 251km altitude. In the coming days, Isro scientists will perform manoeuvres by firing the onboard propellant to place the satellite in its final orbit. Isro's GSLV-F12 successfully places navigation satellite NVS-01 The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday successfully placed NVS-01, the first of the second-generation satellite series, into geosynchronous transfer orbit. A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in its 15th flight placed the satellite, which will ensure the continuity of navigational (NavIC) services and also provide new service in L1 band. 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. More Science News»

		Technology
		BGMI back in India: 5 things to know before starting to play the game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has returned to the gaming market after being banned in July 2022. Currently, only Android users can play the game, and iPhone users must wait to start playing. Krafton has implemented responsible gaming practices with playtime restrictions in the form of three hours for those under 18 years, and six hours for adults above 18, as well as parental verification and spending restrictions on minors. Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game from Play Store, here's why Google has removed a controversial game called Slavery Simulator from Play Store. The game allowed players to buy and sell black characters and inflict various forms of torture on them, which caused outrage in Brazil due to the country’s legacy of slavery. Magnus Games launched the game on 20th April, and although it had been downloaded 1,000 times, it received a rating of four out of five stars. Ranked: 5 biggest PC and tablet companies in China PC shipments in mainland China saw a 24% YoY decline in Q1 2023 to 8.9 million units, according to Canalys data. Demand for small and midsize businesses was particularly weak, while desktop and notebook shipments dropped 28% to 2.8 million units, and 22% to 6.1 million units respectively. Lenovo maintained the top spot, but had a 24% decline, while Huawei ranked second and saw a 34% growth in PC shipments to almost 1 million units. More Technology News»

		Business
		RBI guv flags governance lapses in some pvt banks Das said gaps have been noticed despite the central bank's guidelines on appointment of chairpersons and conduct of board meetings, composition of board committees, age, tenure and remuneration of directors, and appointment of whole-time directors. Urban joblessness slows to 6.8% in January-March quarter The unemployment rate during the January-March quarter of 2023 eased to at least a five-quarter low. The rate had accelerated sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic as curbs were imposed to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. The rate for workers above 15 years has been slowing since the lifting of the curbs. In the October-December 2022 quarter, the rate was 7.2% similar to the rate in July-September 2022. ONGC will invest Rs 1L cr for 2038 net zero target More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Ravindra Jadeja pulls off a heist to hand Chennai Super Kings fifth title Ravindra Jadeja flexed his batting prowess as the swashbuckling all-rounder stole victory from the jaws of defeat to help Chennai Super Kings clinch a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title. With 10 needed off the last two balls, Jadeja slammed a six and a four off Mohit Sharma as MS Dhoni and co. pipped defending champions in a rain-marred last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad. In what could turn out to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's final outing in the biggest T20 cricket league, CSK batters provided the perfect 'farewell' gift to the legend. WATCH: How Jadeja guided Chennai Super Kings to fifth IPL title The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday. Virat Kohli joins Team India's training session ahead of WTC final India's batting sensation and former captain, Virat Kohli, joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club. Kohli's return to the squad has bolstered hopes for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval, scheduled from June 7 to 11. More Sports News»

		Education
		Gujarat University invites applications for VC's post Applications are being accepted for the position of vice chancellor at Gujarat University, with the deadline for submissions being June 19. The University Grants Commission has appointed Ramshankar Kuril, the vice-chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Chhattisgarh, as its representative in the search committee. The state education department has issued an order making it mandatory for universities to include a UGC member on their VC search committees. Local candidates may be favored for the role due to the controversy that caused two previous out-of-state VCs to resign. SSC Phase X Additional Result 2022 declared on ssc.nic.in, result PDF here The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released additional results for the Selection Post (Phase X) Examination, 2022. The candidates who have appeared for the exam can check and download their results from ssc.nic.in. Due to the insufficient number of qualified candidates for various categories of posts after conducting scrutiny of documents, the Commission has now shortlisted additional merit-based candidates for next stage of scrutiny. These candidates are required to submit self-attested copies of all supporting documents, along with the print out of their online application form to the respective Regional Office(s) within the given timeline. US job market will be hungry again when batch of 2023 graduates, says dean of Marshall business school It is that time of the year when Indian students are prepping for their visa interviews to join different universities in the US. But this year, there are some factors which are different, the most important being the shadow of job cuts and lay-offs by many large technology companies which have impacted several Indian students who were working on their optional practical training (OPT) period after finishing their courses. More Education News»

		Environment
		Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, with many countries experiencing deadly heatwaves and temperatures hitting records across Southeast and South Asia in recent weeks. "At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May," a post on thethe city's meteorological service's official Weibo account read. 'Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help reduce global warming' Brazil declares 6-month health emergency several after bird flu cases More Environment News»

		World
		UK bars export of Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun valued at £2m Pakistan govt enacts SC conviction review law; Nawaz Sharif to return? Sri Lanka to introduce law against religious slander on social media More World News»

		Environment
		Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, with many countries experiencing deadly heatwaves and temperatures hitting records across Southeast and South Asia in recent weeks. "At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May," a post on thethe city's meteorological service's official Weibo account read. 'Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help reduce global warming' Brazil declares 6-month health emergency several after bird flu cases More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Accused used ChatGPT to cheat in TSPSC exams The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) question paper leak case could well become one of the first instances in the country where aspirants used ChatGPT to cheat the system. KCR weighs options on guv quota MLCs The term of two MLCs under governor quota ended on Saturday, but the government is yet to decide on new nominees. Pressure from various groups, need to keep everyone happy during election year and the uncertainty about response of the governor has resulted in the government keeping the vacancies pending. Hair loss: Forum asks clinic to pay Rs 2 lakh to consumer The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad has ruled in favour of a complainant who suffered from significant hair loss and dandruff after undergoing hair treatment at a local clinic. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Police fail to solve 386 hit-run cases in 7 years Police have failed to solve 386 fatal hit-and-run cases from January 2016 to December 31, 2022, doubling the pain of families of the victims owing to non-filing of untraced reports in courts. Property dealer found dead with gunshot wound in Pkl govt house A property dealer living in a government house in Sector 11 allegedly shot himself dead with his licensed revolver on Monday afternoon. Entry fee in crores not yet paid, Uber, Ola lose surety The UT administration has forfeited the bank guarantee of cab aggregators Ola and Uber on account of non-payment of entry fee. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Dating trap: 46-year-old loses Rs 18L A 46-year-old man from Sabarmati on Monday filed a complaint with the Cybercrime police of the city alleging that two women posing as employees of a dating website cheated him of Rs 18 lakh. Hatkeshwar flyover: Ajay Engg directors arrested Khokhra police arrested the four directors of Ajay Engineering Infrastructure Private Limited (AEIPL). on Monday, after they were denied anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court, in the cheating and criminal conspiracy case registered against them pertaining to the poor construction quality of the Hatkeshwar flyover. Dingucha family paid heavy price for opting for $5,000 cheaper route New details have emerged regarding the tragic incident that claimed the lives of four of a family from Dingucha village in Gandhinagar, who were found dead barely 12m from the US-Canada border while attempting an illegal crossing on January 19 last year. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Vehicle owners forced to buy reflective tapes at high prices The issue of reflective plates for vehicles being sold at higher prices by vendors selected by the State Transport Department is back in Tamil Nadu with the department once again forcing vehicle owners to buy the tapes only from the selected vendors. The vendors sell the tapes at twice the market price. Watch where you drink your fruit juice The temperature in the city will only increase and so will the pressure to rehydrate oneself with refreshing fruit juices, expecially if they are sold cheap. Fleeing burglar jumps off 3rd floor, dies A burglar died while trying to escape after snatching a mobile phone and valuables from a person at Saidapet in the wee hours of Monday. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Tussle over portfolios forces revised allocation in Karnataka The revised list approved by governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot keeps the cabinet size at its maximum of 34 but the fresh allocations come after the CM's tweaks and reshuffles of minor departments among disgruntled ministers eyeing plum portfolios. Panchamasali reservation row: Karnataka HC grants petitioner to amend plea The Karnataka high court on Monday granted liberty and time to the petitioner in a public interest litigation (PIL) to file an amended petition with regards to the interim report relating to allocation of reservation among OBCs. YS Sharmila meets DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru amid talks of YSRTP-Congress alliance YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila on Monday met Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar at his residence in Bengaluru amid talks of a possible alliance of her party with the Congress for Telangana assembly elections. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Tussle over portfolios forces revised allocation in Karnataka The revised list approved by governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot keeps the cabinet size at its maximum of 34 but the fresh allocations come after the CM's tweaks and reshuffles of minor departments among disgruntled ministers eyeing plum portfolios. Panchamasali reservation row: Karnataka HC grants petitioner to amend plea The Karnataka high court on Monday granted liberty and time to the petitioner in a public interest litigation (PIL) to file an amended petition with regards to the interim report relating to allocation of reservation among OBCs. YS Sharmila meets DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru amid talks of YSRTP-Congress alliance YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila on Monday met Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar at his residence in Bengaluru amid talks of a possible alliance of her party with the Congress for Telangana assembly elections. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Molestation case against professor A first year MBBS student has filed a molestation case against a professor of her college in Dahanu for allegedly seeking sexual favours for passing her. The 21-year-old who resides in the college hostel failed in a subject when the results were announced in March. She sought reevaluation of the subject. In her complaint to the Kasa police on May 25, she alleged that the professor passed inappropriate remarks with sexual overtures for passing her in the subject. Accused held in UP in K'vli shooting case A day after a trader was shot dead in the midst of a bustling settlement at Kandivli, a Mumbai police team arrested one person from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The accused has been identified as Rohit Pal. Police said the motive was a personal issue linked to victim Manoj Chauhan's marriage. Metro 2A, 7 commuters to get insurance cover Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation has taken a step towards ensuring the safety of its commuters by obtaining an annual comprehensive insurance policy for all those using Metro lines 7 and 2A (Gundavli-Dahisar-Andheri West). More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi HC seeks Yasin Malik's stand on NIA plea for death penalty A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh also issued warrants for the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief to be produced before it on August 9. Five pubs in Hauz Khas fined for playing loud music after 10pm Five pubs in Hauz Khas have been found violating the noise pollution norms. A National Green Tribunal-appointed committee inspected all the pubs in the area between May 19 and 26 after a female resident of Hauz Khas Village approached the tribunal with a complaint. As summer peaks, residents urge DJB to address water woes in city Ahead of the peak summer season, residents of several areas in the city are grappling with water shortage or contamination. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi HC seeks Yasin Malik's stand on NIA plea for death penalty A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh also issued warrants for the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief to be produced before it on August 9. Five pubs in Hauz Khas fined for playing loud music after 10pm Five pubs in Hauz Khas have been found violating the noise pollution norms. A National Green Tribunal-appointed committee inspected all the pubs in the area between May 19 and 26 after a female resident of Hauz Khas Village approached the tribunal with a complaint. As summer peaks, residents urge DJB to address water woes in city Ahead of the peak summer season, residents of several areas in the city are grappling with water shortage or contamination. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi HC seeks Yasin Malik's stand on NIA plea for death penalty A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh also issued warrants for the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief to be produced before it on August 9. Five pubs in Hauz Khas fined for playing loud music after 10pm Five pubs in Hauz Khas have been found violating the noise pollution norms. A National Green Tribunal-appointed committee inspected all the pubs in the area between May 19 and 26 after a female resident of Hauz Khas Village approached the tribunal with a complaint. As summer peaks, residents urge DJB to address water woes in city Ahead of the peak summer season, residents of several areas in the city are grappling with water shortage or contamination. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		UP tops in eight central govt schemes UP has emerged as number one in the country in providing benefits of as many as eight welfare schemes to the poor and needy, the state government said in a statement. 4 killed, 3 hurt in road accident Four persons including three women were killed and three others sustained injures in road accident when tractor trolley carrying them jumped into a dry canal and turned turtle near Ghoogha village under limits of Koraon police station on Saturday night. Vaccine-derived poliovirus case detected in Prayagraj More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Mercurial shift: City sees drop in temp This year, the summers witnessed a mercurial shift in weather conditions, with the city experiencing frequent rainfall during the otherwise hot days. K'taka victory will be repeated in MP, Cong to get 150 seats: RaGa After an hour-long meeting with state Congress leaders in New Delhi on Monday afternoon, former AICC president Rahul Gandhi said that the party's recent victory in Karnataka will be repeated in Madhya Pradesh. Sadhu murdered in Gwalior ashram, choked with torch in throat A 50-year-old spiritual leader, identified as Garibdas Maharaj, was found murdered in a grotesque manner outside his ashram in Ghatigaon area of Gwalior on Sunday night. The murderers had tied his hands and feet, covered his face with a cloth, gagged him and inserted a torch into his throat, choking him to death. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		OPSC to come out with recruitment calendar for 5,000 vacancies in 2023-24 The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has set a target to come out with its recruitment calendar for the year 2023-24 for more than 5,000 vacancies in various departments of Odisha government. Official statement of the Commission said this here on Monday after OPSC chairman Satyajit Mohanty presented annual report of the Commission to Odisha governor Ganeshi Lal for the year 2022-23. Naveen Patnaik govt announces new housing scheme in Odisha On the fourth anniversary of his current five-year term, chief minister Naveen Patnaik-led cabinet on Monday cleared a new rural housing scheme ‘Mo Ghara’ targeting those left out in Central and state schemes. Cool blocks to replace 'hot' roads The housing and urban development department has recently made a resolution and decided to transform all the kutcha and concrete roads in all the urban local bodies of the state into paver block roads, which experts believed that is a small yet a positive step towards achieving the environment friendly road concept in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

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