News Digest: Gujarat nod to UCC likely in reply to law panel notice

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		Saturday, June 17, 2023
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		India
		Gujarat nod to UCC likely in reply to law panel notice Unable to afford hearse, family takes baby body 150km by bus Jitan Ram Manjhi working as BJP's spy, claims Nitish Kumar More India News»

		Science
		Now, IN-SPACe drafting BIS standard for pvt Space firms; DPIIT's FDI Policy in the last leg Bengaluru institute joins elite club with experimental lab that will help build new quantum technology Sat tech to monitor, do surveillance of 99.9k fishing boats; NSIL to roll out national project More Science News»

		Technology
		Amazfit Pop 3S smartwatch with Bluetooth calling launched at Rs 3,999 Amazfit has launched its Pop 3S smartwatch in India, which comes with Bluetooth calling feature. Users will be able to make and answer calls directly from the wrist, with the device able to connect to mobile phones via Bluetooth for accessing contact lists, call history and dial pad. Sports modes include cricket, cycling, football, running and more, while health monitoring includes blood oxygen saturation and female health tracking. Explained: Different 'layers' on Google Maps and how they are useful Google Maps has multiple map layers that offer specific information to help users add more value to traditional navigation. The three types of maps that Google Maps offers are the Default view, Satellite view, and Terrain view. Additionally, different types of map details include Transit, Traffic, Biking, Street View, 3D View, Wildfires, and Air Quality. How Microsoft is planning to 'declutter' File Explorer experience on Windows 11 Microsoft has announced that some settings under Folder Options in File Explorer will be removed in an effort to clean up the number of settings for Windows 11. This includes legacy settings that are no longer used regularly. Additionally, a new Focus Session widget will be added to the Clock app, allowing users to quickly start and stop focus sessions on their devices. More Technology News»

		Business
		Sensex ends at record high of 63,385 points on Wall Street rally Small indulgences beat inflation blues Tighten GST registration process: Finance minister More Business News»

		Sports
		Brilliant Root ton puts England in command in Ashes opener Joe Root's magnificent century, his first against Australia since 2015, propelled England to a commanding total of 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday. Wrestlers want Asian Games trials in August, IOA approaches OCA The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games after the protesting grapplers requested the Sports Ministry to conduct trials in August. Sethi casts fresh doubts over Pakistan's participation in WC Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Friday raised concerns about Pakistan's participation in the ODI World Cup in India, stating that it is "subject to government approval." More Sports News»

		Education
		UGC NET Phase 2 Admit Card 2023 released on ugcnet.nta.nic.in, direct link to download The National Testing Agency has released the UGC NET Phase 2 Admit Card 2023 for the UGC NET June 2023 Phase 2 exams on June 19, 20, 21, and 22. Candidates can download the admit cards from the official website by logging in with their application number and date of birth. CET-qualified candidates along with youth congress protest in Karnal, demands chance to appear in Main exam Candidates who have qualified Haryana Staff Selection Commission's common eligibility test (CET) held a protest in Karnal along with activists from the Youth Congress, demanding a chance to appear in the main exam. They attempted to gherao the chief minister's residence but were stopped by the police. Congress MPs supported their demands and urged the government to give opportunities to all qualified CET candidates in recruitments and withdraw the changes made in CET qualifying rules. ICSI to soon open doors for Agniveers, defence personnel The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) plans to offer free enrollment for its courses to Agniveers and defence personnel following discussions with the Union defence ministry. ISCI national president CS Manish Gupta has said the move will aid Agniveers in their employment prospects upon finishing their short-term service. More Education News»

		Environment
		Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Heavy rain in Rajasthan's Jalore, Barmer; Cyclone to turn into deep depression by evening IMD issues orange alert in eastern states for five days amid continuous heatwave With the continuous heatwave in the eastern part of the country, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an orange alert for the coming five days, said an official. IMD scientist Naresh Kumar also informed that temperature will reach nearly 40-45 in the coming days in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. Skymet Weather predicts bleak monsoon in India over next four weeks The central and western parts of India, which form the core monsoon zone, may face challenges in coping with the drying effects due to inadequate rainfall early in the season, Skymet Weather said.The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on June 8, a week after the usual date of June 1. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan blames geopolitics for stalled IMF programme Goodbye to 'Archetypes': Prince Harry and Meghan's Podcast bids farewell on Spotify The podcast, which debuted in August of last year, became an instant hit with tennis legend Serena Williams as its inaugural guest. The podcast got widespread acclaim and featured notable personalities such as Mariah Carey, Trevor Noah, Mindy Kaling, and Paris Hilton. Pakistan's ruling PML-N chooses Sharif as party president; Maryam Nawaz vice-president More World News»

		Environment
		Cyclone Biparjoy Live Updates: Heavy rain in Rajasthan's Jalore, Barmer; Cyclone to turn into deep depression by evening IMD issues orange alert in eastern states for five days amid continuous heatwave With the continuous heatwave in the eastern part of the country, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an orange alert for the coming five days, said an official. IMD scientist Naresh Kumar also informed that temperature will reach nearly 40-45 in the coming days in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. Skymet Weather predicts bleak monsoon in India over next four weeks The central and western parts of India, which form the core monsoon zone, may face challenges in coping with the drying effects due to inadequate rainfall early in the season, Skymet Weather said.The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on June 8, a week after the usual date of June 1. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		PSC Board Under Cloud, HC Seeks Rejig Finding fault with the state government at the way it filled up the constitutional posts of members of TSPSC without following the due process of selection, the state high court on Friday directed the government to take up selection of six members afresh within three months We will see about UCC when Modi govt brings it: CM While reacting to BJP's bid to bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), BRS president and Telangana CM K Chandrasekar Rao questioned the imposition of 'dharma Gurus' (religious leaders) in politics. KTR: Ward offices a step towards good governance Launching the ward office system in Kacheguda on Friday, municipal administration and urban development minister KT Rama Rao said it was being implemented with the genuine intention of providing good governance to citizens of Hyderabad. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Operation Dhwast: 354 arrested in 15 days, says Haryana home minister Anil Vij Farmers, khap leader garlanded after coming out of jail in Haryana's Jind On April 3, 2022, farmers and khap leaders blocked Patiala Delhi national highway near Uchana town following which police booked 16 farmers. The local court declared PO all farmers and sought their property details as well. After the move, 8 farmers appeared before the court which sent them in judicial custody after which they came out from jail on Friday. ED arrests Ajay Parmar, nephew of suspended special judge Sudhir Parmar, in money laundering case The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Ajay Parmar, nephew of under-suspension former CBI judge Sudhir Parmar in a case linked that the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau is handling. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Cyclone Biparjoy leaves north Gujarat battered & flooded Cyclone Biparjoy moved out of a battered north Gujarat on Friday evening, leaving vast swathes in Kutch and Saurashtra flooded, roads that were barely visible under thousands of uprooted trees, thatched houses flattened, farms marooned and most areas without electricity. Man accused of raping minor married, settlement ruled out As the Gujarat high court was seeking to explore the possibilities of a settlement in a case of Pocso after a minor rape victim requested the termination of her pregnancy, the accused person remained present before the judge on Friday afternoon. Gujarat government likely to support Uniform Civil Code The Gujarat government is expected to respond affirmatively to the Law Commission of India's notice, which seeks input from various stakeholders on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		2 caught trying to fly out with 369 star tortoises at airport; 4th case in last 2 yrs Two men were caught while trying to smuggle 369 star tortoises in their luggage by customs' air intelligence unit at Chennai airport. Lens on 100 teachers for totalling error More than 100 teachers are likely to face consequences for errors in totalling marks during evaluation of Class XII answer scripts. Repairs delayed, Poondi reservoir faces breach risk The possibility of the Poondi reservoir suffering breaches during this year's monsoon is heightened as pending work including construction of sand vent shutters and a gauge well is yet to be completed. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bescom allows 50p rebate per unit on MSME power bills in Karnataka In a bid to pacify industrialists sore over the recent steep hike in power tariff and the consequent hefty monthly electricity bills, Bescom announced Friday a rebate of 50 paise per unit in monthly energy charges for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Act on illegal windmills on forest land: Karnataka forest minister to officials Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao asks people to refrain from offering him garlands and bouquets More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Bescom allows 50p rebate per unit on MSME power bills in Karnataka In a bid to pacify industrialists sore over the recent steep hike in power tariff and the consequent hefty monthly electricity bills, Bescom announced Friday a rebate of 50 paise per unit in monthly energy charges for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Act on illegal windmills on forest land: Karnataka forest minister to officials Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao asks people to refrain from offering him garlands and bouquets More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Student rape-murder: State to suspend hostel superintendent, give Rs 5L to kin of deceased The state government has received the preliminary inquiry report of the sexual assault and murder of an 18-year-old student at a hostel in south Mumbai and has decided to suspend the superintendent, said higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil on Friday. 30 years after double murder in Lonavla, man held in Vikhroli Thirty years after a then 19-year-old man and his two accomplices allegedly killed a couple and fled with their gold jewellery in Lonavla, the absconding man has been arrested from Vikhroli. Mumbai: Teacher plays Azaan in morning assembly, suspended by school Azaan played over a Mumbai suburban school’s public address system during the morning assembly quickly snowballed into a storm on Friday, leading to the suspension of a staff member. A 30-second clip of the Islamic call to prayer originating from the school in Kandivali was recorded by a group of morning walkers and circulated online. Soon parents started to gather outside the Kapol Vidyanidhi International School (ICSE board). More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Should officer stay after land order hearing, CS asked The assembly secretariat on Friday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar questioning if senior IAS officer Ashish More should continue to hold the position of his staff officer after accepting on oath before the Committee on Petitions that he had given bhumidari rights on evacuee land, belonging to the central government, to private entities. DMRC to operate Mumbai's first underground line Delhi Metro has bagged a 10-year contract to operate and maintain Mumbai Metro's underground Line-3 after it emerged as the lowest bidder in the tendering process recently. Fix hospital projects: Bharadwaj to officials Reviewing the status of 18 hospital projects that are running much behind the schedule, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday directed the officials of the health department and the Public Works Department (PWD) to identify the issues leading to the delay within a week. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Should officer stay after land order hearing, CS asked The assembly secretariat on Friday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar questioning if senior IAS officer Ashish More should continue to hold the position of his staff officer after accepting on oath before the Committee on Petitions that he had given bhumidari rights on evacuee land, belonging to the central government, to private entities. DMRC to operate Mumbai's first underground line Delhi Metro has bagged a 10-year contract to operate and maintain Mumbai Metro's underground Line-3 after it emerged as the lowest bidder in the tendering process recently. Fix hospital projects: Bharadwaj to officials Reviewing the status of 18 hospital projects that are running much behind the schedule, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday directed the officials of the health department and the Public Works Department (PWD) to identify the issues leading to the delay within a week. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Should officer stay after land order hearing, CS asked The assembly secretariat on Friday wrote to chief secretary Naresh Kumar questioning if senior IAS officer Ashish More should continue to hold the position of his staff officer after accepting on oath before the Committee on Petitions that he had given bhumidari rights on evacuee land, belonging to the central government, to private entities. DMRC to operate Mumbai's first underground line Delhi Metro has bagged a 10-year contract to operate and maintain Mumbai Metro's underground Line-3 after it emerged as the lowest bidder in the tendering process recently. Fix hospital projects: Bharadwaj to officials Reviewing the status of 18 hospital projects that are running much behind the schedule, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday directed the officials of the health department and the Public Works Department (PWD) to identify the issues leading to the delay within a week. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Preparations in full swing for Jagannath Rath Yatra Preparations of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra being organised by members of Shri Jagannath Ji Mahotsav Samiti Trust, Prayagraj, are in full swing. BJP to connect with voters through 2 special campaigns With an aim to connecting with eligible voters ahead of forthcoming parliamentary polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership will take up two special campaigns in Allahabad and Phulpur parliamentary constituencies of the district between June 20 and 30. Nutrition campaign for pregnant women launched in Prayagraj dist More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Project Cheetah: Villagers oppose fencing of Gandhi Sagar sanctuary, work stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Project Cheetah, aimed at reintroducing cheetahs in India, encounters a significant setback in its second phase as villagers in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh rally against the fencing of the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. High-level probe ordered into lathi charge of Bajrang Dal workers in Indore: Madhya Pradesh home minister Man stabbed More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Leopard skin seized, 3 held in Nabarangpur A joint team of forest officials of Odisha and Chhattisgarh raided Kalamdangari village in Nabarangpur district and seized a leopard skin on Friday. Three persons were arrested in this connection. The accused have been identified as Kush Bhatra, Damuru Majhi and Mohan Singh Raut, forest officials said. Odias in US gear up for Rath Yatra after Puri rituals Odias living in the US are readying to celebrate Rath Yatra in Rhode Island, North Carolina, Connecticut, and New Jersey over the weekends after the festival is celebrated in Puri. World's 'tallest' chariot is ready to roll in Keonjhar The chariot of Sri Baladevjew temple of Keonjhar towers above its surroundings - the cars and shops around it appearing diminutive. Standing at 72 feet, the 47-foot wide chariot, say locals, is among the tallest of wooden raths in the world. More Bhubaneswar News»

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