News Digest: Now, 3 killed in Bengal fire from crackers kept illegally at home

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		Monday, May 22, 2023
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		India
		Now, 3 killed in Bengal fire from crackers kept illegally at home Two women and a girl from a family were killed Sunday evening when a stockpile of firecrackers kept illegally in their home in Budge Budge, about 30km from Kolkata, caught fire and turned the two-storey building into a fireball in a matter of minutes. Protecting high-altitude tigers, but wary of a reserve For Idu Mishmis, killing a tiger means observing ghena (renouncing daily activities) for 10 days and it’s not just for the killer but for the entire village. No one can go outside the village during ghena, there will be restrictions on food and cohabitation also. These 'forests' are disturbing balance Monoculture plantations taken up by the FDCs for financial gain are causing damage to tiger ecosystem, feel experts. More India News»

		Science
		Study discovers link between obesity with oral cancer immune escape WHO launches global network to detect infectious disease threat Bezos firm wins Nasa bid to build astronaut lunar lander A team led by Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin won a coveted Nasa contract to build a spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon's surface, Nasa's chief announced on Friday, capping a high-stakes contest. More Science News»

		Technology
		WhatsApp may soon allow users to create stickers within the app WhatsApp is reportedly working on an in-app sticker maker tool to enable users to effortlessly create stickers from their pictures. The feature uses iOS 16 APIs to convert an image’s subject into a WhatsApp sticker. The app would soon introduce a “New Sticker” option within the chat share action sheet which would save a user's time and prevent them from downloading third-party apps for stickers. BGMI back, WhatsApp bans accounts, Google to delete these emails and other top tech news of the week The week was big on tech happenings. The government revamped Sanchar Saathi website, expanding its scope to pan-India. This means that users across India can now report, track/block their lost phones. Bad news on job cuts front with Amazon, Oracle, Vodafone announcing layoffs. The popular battle royale game BGMI is returning to India. Google has updated its inactive accounts policy. All this and more in Gadget Now's top tech news of the week. Man clicks on WhatsApp link, loses Rs 17 lakh: 7 ways to keep yourself safe from WhatsApp scams In recent days, the number of spam calls and messages has increased on WhatsApp. Many people across the country have fallen for these scams and many have lost lakhs of rupees. Recently, a Chandigarh man lost lakhs of rupees after he clicked an unknown link received on WhatsApp. When he clicked on the link, the scammer hacked his phone and stole around Rs 17 lakh from his account.While WhatsApp is taking the necessary steps to curb spam and fraud on its platform, it is also important for users to ensure their safety. Here are simple and important tips to keep yourself safe on WhatsApp. More Technology News»

		Business
		SBI: No ID proof, form needed to exchange Rs 2,000 note SBI has decided against seeking any identity proof from those exchanging Rs 2,000 notes and has also dispensed with the need to fill up any form. Several other banks have, however, not decided on the process that they would adopt during the four-month-long exercise to exchange and deposit the highest denomination notes from Tuesday. RBI governor to address board members of PSU banks on Monday Sebi proposes measures to contain price volatility on shares in derivative segment More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL: Gill ton eliminates RCB; Gujarat face CSK in Qualifier 1, LSG meet Mumbai in Eliminator Shubman Gill's dazzling 52-ball 104 not out trumped Virat Kohli's sumptuous unbeaten 101 as Gujarat Titans edged Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller by six wickets in the final league game of the IPL season in Bengaluru. With the heartbreaking defeat, RCB's journey in this year's competition came to an end. With Mumbai Indians winning the afternoon game, Faf du Plessis and co. needed an outright win to qualify for the knockouts but Gill smashed his second consecutive century of the season, dashing the hosts' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Phenomenal Virat Kohli becomes batter with most hundreds in IPL Batting maestro Virat Kohli continued his splendid form, scoring a 61-ball 101 not out on Sunday to sit alone atop the list of batters with most hundreds in the Indian Premier League. It was Kohli's seventh hundred in IPL, making him the batter with most hundreds in the league's history. IPL: Cameron Green century helps Mumbai Indians seal final playoff spot Cameron Green recorded his maiden century, while captain Rohit Sharma slammed a half century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league match of the IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Education
		Glitch-free CUET-UG exam held across India, 77% attendance on day one IIM Visakhapatnam becomes second IIM in country to launch hybrid EMBA The Indian Institute of Management-Visakhapatnam has launched an executive master of business administration programme in a hybrid mode. The two-year programme will be virtual and students will be required to attend two five-day campus immersions. The chairman of Burger King India, D Shivakumar, inaugurated the programme and spoke about how incumbents have poured cold water on every new technology invented in history. A total of 148 students, who belong to 18 Indian states and Union Territories, have gained admission to the programme. RBSE 10th Result 2023 likely soon on rajresults.nic.in, check details here RBSE is expected to announce Class 10 board exam results soon. The exams were held from March 16 to April 11 and over 10 lakh students had registered for it. The result will be available on the official website of RBSE at rajresults.nic.in and can also be accessed through SMS and DigiLocker. Students can check their results by providing registration details. Last year, the overall pass percentage was 82.89%, with girls outperforming with a pass percentage of 84.38%. More Education News»

		Environment
		Trevi Fountain water turns black in Rome climate protest 'Warm ice age' altered Earth's climate cycles: Study Flirting with climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon More Environment News»

		World
		Has Bakhmut fallen? Russia claims so, but Ukraine denies Russia and Ukraine gave conflicting accounts of the situation in Bakhmut on Sunday, with Kyiv saying it still controlled a small part of the besieged eastern city while Moscow congratulated the Wagner private army and Russian troops for "liberating" it. 12 killed, 90 hurt in stampede at El Salvador soccer stadium Twelve people died and 90 others were injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in El Salvador on Saturday, authorities said, turning a highly anticipated match into a chaotic scene as fans rushed to save people suffocating under a mass of bodies. G7 incubator for anti-Russian, anti-Chinese 'hysteria': Russia Russia's foreign ministry on Sunday dismissed the G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima as a "politicised" event that it said had pumped out anti-Russian and anti-Chinese statements and accused the forum of undermining global stability. More World News»

		Environment
		Trevi Fountain water turns black in Rome climate protest 'Warm ice age' altered Earth's climate cycles: Study Flirting with climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Viveka murder case: CBI to question Avinash tomorrow The CBI probing the sensational murder case of former parliamentarian YS Vivekananda Reddy summoned Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy for questioning on May 22. HC upholds Metro rail officer's Rs 80 lakh relief for land-losers The Telangana high court has upheld the decision of the Metro rail land acquisition officer who had quantified the compensation to be paid to the owners after a piece of land was acquired at Ameerpet for the project. Youngsters rides Hallyu wave as first Korean film fest kicks off in Hyderabad Riding on Hallyu, also known as More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		15 police teams after him, Beetle driver spent 2 days with cop's son When 15 police teams were trying their best to track down the driver of the Beetle car that rammed a motorcycle and a group of bystanders at Dhanas on May 17 evening, the accused found safe company in son of a DSP-ranked official in UT for two whole days. To get back int'l tag, Sec 16 stadium set for upgrade The cricket stadium in Sector 16, which had hosted several international matches in past, is all set for an extensive makeover in an attempt to reclaim its lost glory. Newer therapy drugs for cancer treatment are not cost-effective, finds PGI-AIIMS study The newer first line therapy drugs in India for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) - a blood and bone marrow cancer - are not cost-effective, a study conducted by PGI, AIIMS Delhi, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, and other oncology centres has shown. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Rising sun: Industry strides to clean energy While Gujarat takes the lead in rooftop solar installations on homes as part of India’s strides towards clean energy, industrial units are also increasingly turning to solar and other sources of renewable energy for their captive consumption. City hottest in state at 42.8°C The city remained the hottest in the state on Sunday - continuing nearly a week-long streak - as it was scorching 42.8C. The maximum temperature was 1.1C higher than normal, whereas minimum temperature too was 1.1C higher at 28.7C. Man makes 60 calls to control room, abuses cop A cop working with the city control room on Sunday filed a complaint with Madhavpura police alleging that an unknown man persistently called him up and abused him. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		This carmaker is going the extra mile to save lakes, ponds and villages at Oragadam The Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAI) factory at Oragadam is known for rolling out best selling vehicles such as Nissan Magnite and Renault Triber. Who says you can't live on ice cream? In 1970, R G Chandramogan’s father decided to close the family’s small grocery store in Chennai and return to his native village and start farming. Chandramogan, all of 21, decided he would stay back in Chennai and do something on his own. The idea must make money How much is too much? That was the question on everyone’s minds last week when Tamil Nadu opened the doors to yet another innovation hub, even as there are reports of another large startup incubator coming up. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru rains: Woman dies as vehicle gets submerged in KR Circle underpass A 22-year-old woman IT professional died after she and her five relatives got stuck inside a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) which drowned in flooded water at KR Circle underpass in rain-hit Bengaluru on Sunday evening.The rescue team from the fire and emergency services managed to save five of her relatives.Chief minister Siddaramaiah said there were seven people including the driver inside the vehicle. Family trapped in neck deep water in KR Circle underpass in Bengaluru due to heavy downpour rescued ​​The condition of a woman in the car is said to be critical and has been shifted to a nearby hospital. According to sources, a family of six from Hyderabad was travelling in a car amid heavy downpour and hailstorms on Sunday afternoon. Veterans make early entry into Karnataka cabinet; three from Bengaluru With three of the eight ministers who took oath on Saturday being from Bengaluru, the state capital has hogged the lion’s share in the first batch of cabinet berths. TOI profiles the new ministers who come from different walks of life — from a sugar baron to an atheist, second-generation politicians and businessmen. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru rains: Woman dies as vehicle gets submerged in KR Circle underpass A 22-year-old woman IT professional died after she and her five relatives got stuck inside a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) which drowned in flooded water at KR Circle underpass in rain-hit Bengaluru on Sunday evening.The rescue team from the fire and emergency services managed to save five of her relatives.Chief minister Siddaramaiah said there were seven people including the driver inside the vehicle. Family trapped in neck deep water in KR Circle underpass in Bengaluru due to heavy downpour rescued ​​The condition of a woman in the car is said to be critical and has been shifted to a nearby hospital. According to sources, a family of six from Hyderabad was travelling in a car amid heavy downpour and hailstorms on Sunday afternoon. Veterans make early entry into Karnataka cabinet; three from Bengaluru With three of the eight ministers who took oath on Saturday being from Bengaluru, the state capital has hogged the lion’s share in the first batch of cabinet berths. TOI profiles the new ministers who come from different walks of life — from a sugar baron to an atheist, second-generation politicians and businessmen. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		4,083 Mhada homes up for grabs, can apply from today Mhada's Mumbai Board will begin accepting applications Monday for its upcoming lottery for 4,083 flats and tenements. The last date for application is June 26 and the draw is scheduled to take place July 18. The cost of the homes varies from Rs 34 lakh for a small apartment in Vikhroli to Rs 4 crore for large flats in Juhu and Rs 7 crore in Tardeo. BEST's awareness project helps staff keep diabetes in check After helping many of its employees kick the tobacco habit or control hypertension, the BEST Undertaking has started a new workplace intervention to help 2,000-odd staff suffering from type 2 diabetes to control their blood sugar levels. Man with 'political ties' dupes family of Rs 16 lakh in medical admission scam, held The special investigation team (SIT) set up to probe a medical admission scam, on Saturday arrested a man who claimed to be a member of a political party and promised to help a class 12 student get MBBS admission in DY Patil Medical College and a flat at a reduced price in Borivli. The accused duped the victim's family of Rs 16 lakh, said police. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kejriwal lauds candidates for UP civic poll win AAP national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday met party candidates who recently won the local body polls in Uttar Pradesh and claimed that AAP's entry into UP marked a turning point in the political landscape of the country. MCD officials undergo five-day training on waste management The officials at Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other departments underwent a five-day training on waste management, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the PUSA Institute. Students rue delay in entry for third slot The first day of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) had a glitch-free start, but as it progressed, students appearing in the second and third slots complained of delayed entry at some of the centres. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Kejriwal lauds candidates for UP civic poll win AAP national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday met party candidates who recently won the local body polls in Uttar Pradesh and claimed that AAP's entry into UP marked a turning point in the political landscape of the country. MCD officials undergo five-day training on waste management The officials at Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other departments underwent a five-day training on waste management, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the PUSA Institute. Students rue delay in entry for third slot The first day of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) had a glitch-free start, but as it progressed, students appearing in the second and third slots complained of delayed entry at some of the centres. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Kejriwal lauds candidates for UP civic poll win AAP national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday met party candidates who recently won the local body polls in Uttar Pradesh and claimed that AAP's entry into UP marked a turning point in the political landscape of the country. MCD officials undergo five-day training on waste management The officials at Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other departments underwent a five-day training on waste management, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the PUSA Institute. Students rue delay in entry for third slot The first day of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) had a glitch-free start, but as it progressed, students appearing in the second and third slots complained of delayed entry at some of the centres. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		SSC to fill nearly 4K stenographers post Under the stenographer Grade C and D recruitment 2022, there will be selection on 3960 posts in Central government ministries, departments and offices. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the details of the vacant posts on Friday. NAeL to make drones for farm sector, signs MoU In a first in the state, the Naini Aerospace engineering limited (NAeL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, would be manufacturing drones which would be able to carry the payload of around 25 kilograms and the same can be used by the farming fraternity. NFA- Prayagraj enters finals of football tourney More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		MP 1st to take elderly pilgrims by plane; CM flags off service Madhya Pradesh became first state in India to provide the facility of free air travel to the elderly for pilgrimage to holy places when 32 pilgrims left for Prayagraj from Raja Bhoj airport, here, on Sunday under "Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana" in presence of CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Woman duped on pretext of selection in dance reality show Raja Bhoj airport implements new methods of solid waste management More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat stranded for 4 hours after tree falls on overhead wires in Jajpur district The Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express was stranded between Baitarani Road and Manjuri Road stations for nearly four hours in Odisha's Jajpur district since 4.30pm on Sunday after the overhead power line got damaged due to a storm near Bhadrak. A diesel loco brought the train to Kenduapada station at 9.04pm, from where it left without the diesel loco at 9.35pm. It arrived at Bhadrak at 9.52pm and left for Howrah at 9.54pm. Three senior BJD MLAs back in Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's council of ministers Uprooted tree hits Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat train in Odisha This train was flagged off by prime minister Narendra Modi on May 18 from Puri. It started its regular run from Saturday. On Sunday, the train departed at 1.54pm from Puri and passed Baitarani Road station at 4.30pm. After passing this station, an uprooted tree fell on the overhead equipment (OHE). More Bhubaneswar News»

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