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		Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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		India
		How a tribe of cycling tutors is helping older adults pedal to freedom Ahead of Chhattisgarh poll, Cabinet OKs SC tag for 2 sub-communities SC directs Allahabad HC to grant hearing to Azam 'forthwith' More India News»

		Science
		Cancer patients spend 3.3L/year out-of-pocket on treatment: Study A cancer patient spends close to Rs 3.3 lakh annually out-of-pocket on her or his treatment regardless of their status vis-à-vis insurance coverage, a study carried out among 12,148 cancer patients seeking treatment at seven top medical institutions in the country including AIIMS Delhi, PGI Chandigarh and Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai has revealed. With more fuel, fail-safe measures, Chandrayaan-3 to leap towards moon on Friday Will transfer SSLV to private industry: Isro chairman The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday announced that it will transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector amid growing demand for small satellites. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple bans 6 apps from App Store in India: Names and all other details Android users will get new Threads features first, here's how Meta's microblogging platform, Threads, has launched a beta program for Android users to test new features and bug fixes. The program allows early access to features, and the user's app usage data will be shared with the developers to enhance the app's performance. Users have the option to provide feedback and join the beta program without any waitlist. Meta acknowledged the issue about deleting the Threads account, with Adam Mosseri assuring their team is working on a solution. Furthermore, the company is working on requested features such as a "following" tab, hashtags, messaging functions, and support for fediverse. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with Snapdragon 888 chipset launched in India, priced at Rs 49,999 Samsung launched the Fan Edition of the Galaxy S21 smartphone in January 2022. At that time the company launched the Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. Now, Samsung has launched the Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered version of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in India. The new Snapdragon-powered variant of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is selling on Samsung.com. More Technology News»

		Business
		Foxconn exits Vedanta chip project over missing tech Lounge excess to crunch: International flyers feel the pinch at Delhi Airport's T3 A vast majority of international travellers booking business and first class tickets for a comfortable journey get the experience they paid for only after boarding aircraft at Delhi Airport. There reason: There is a severe lounge crunch for premium travellers with two lounges unable to handle the rush with a large number of eligible credit card holders travelling economy also using the common lounge. Foxconn exits $19.5 billion chip plan in India; other investors lined up, says Vedanta Foxconn on Monday said it has decided to pull out of semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, according to a statement. Foxconn said it is "working to remove the Foxconn name from what now is a fully-owned entity of Vedanta". More Business News»

		Sports
		India's inexperienced pace attack faces transition test in West Indies The unparalleled success of India's Test team on away tours over the past decade was largely because of its all weather pace attack but the same can't be said about the fast bowling resources available for the two-Test series against the West Indies. Transition is inevitable in any team, but considering the uncertain future of injured star Jaspirt Bumrah and the absence of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav from the Tests in the Caribbean, it has been hastened in India's case. Ashes Stats: England 1st team to have NRR of over 4 in 10 straight Tests The current Ashes series is well and truly alive, thanks to England's comeback win in the third Test at Leeds. Australia currently lead the series 2-1, with 2 Tests still left to play. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some of the most interesting statistics from the 3rd Test, which England won by 3 wickets: Ad-hoc panel asks IOA to approach OCA again for further deadline extension With the extended deadline of July 22 fast approaching to send athletes' entries by names for the Asian Games, the IOA ad-hoc panel on Monday yet again failed to set the date for the trails to pick the Indian wrestling team, leaving the fraternity baffled. The original deadline to submit the names for the Hangzhou Games was July 15 but the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) had given IOA an additional one week to send the wrestlers' names under 'exceptional circumstances'. More Sports News»

		Education
		Kurukshetra University postpones all exams up to July 13 due to heavy rain According to an official spokesperson from Kurukshetra University (KU), all examinations scheduled until July 13 have been postponed due to the heavy rainfall experienced over the past three days. However, it has been specified that the entrance exams of KU will proceed as planned, adhering to their original schedule. MPPSC State Service Mains 2021 admit card released on mppsc.mp.gov.in, direct link here The Madhya Pradesh State Public Service Commission has released the MPPSC Mains Admit Card 2021 on its official website. The Mains examination will be held from July 17 to 22, 2023. To access their admit cards, candidates need to log in with their application number and date of birth or follow the steps given on the official website. It is compulsory for the candidates to carry a copy of the admit card and a valid photo ID on the day of examination, failing which they won't be allowed to appear for the exam. UPSC Mains DAF 2023 form released on upsc.gov.in, here's direct link Today, July 10, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made available the Detailed Application Form - I for the Civil Services Examination 2023. Eligible candidates appearing for CSE Prelims 2023 can access and download the Mains DAF-I from the official website of the Commission at upsc.gov.in. More Education News»

		Environment
		Man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds: Study Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week - and stayed there PM 2.5 levels in rural- urban regions not very different, witnessed similar trend of decline over last few years, reports Climate Trends More Environment News»

		World
		Afghan Taliban government urges lifting of sanctions ChatGPT dragged to US court over AI copyright US comedian Sarah Silverman and two other authors have sued Open AI over copyright infringement in the latest pushback by creatives since the company's release of ChatGPT took the world by storm.The plaintiffs accuse the San Francisco company of using their works to train their artificial intelligence models without permission, adding to a series of cases that could complicate the development of tech world's biggest new trend. Ex-US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar stabbed in prison Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexually assaulting hundreds of athletes, was in stable condition Monday after being stabbed multiple times by another inmate, a prison union official said.Nassar, 59, was attacked on Sunday afternoon at the federal USP Coleman II prison in Sumterville, Florida, where he is serving his sentence, Joe Rojas, the president of the local correctional officers union, told AFP. More World News»

		Environment
		Man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds: Study Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week - and stayed there PM 2.5 levels in rural- urban regions not very different, witnessed similar trend of decline over last few years, reports Climate Trends More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Unnati and Rohan emerge champions I forgive those who tried to kill me, says Akbaruddin All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi has said he has forgiven those who attempted to kill him 12 years ago. HC judge honoured for first verdict in Telugu A widely prevalent belief that a high court judgment in Telugu is impossible has been smashed by Justice P Naveen Rao. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Over 50% annual rainfall covered in just 72 hours The city has received 50% of its annual rainfall in just three days. Haryana police, SDRF carry out rescue operations in flood-hit areas Following heavy rainfall causing floods in the rivers and plains of Yamuna and its tributaries, the Director General of Police (DGP) Haryana, PK Agrawal, has instructed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) of IRB Haryana Police to lead the rescue operations in the affected districts. Breaches in two canals, Ghaggar lead to floods in Haryana's Ambala district Heavy rain and excessive inflow of water caused three major breaches in canals and a river, leading to flooding in Haryana’s Ambala. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man killed, five injured as 3-story building collapsed in Ahmedabad's Mithakhali area A 57-year-old man was killed after a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed in the Mithakhali area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Monday morning, police said. Permission overload: How apps risk privacy Your mobile phone’s app stores may offer a rich and diverse ecosystem of apps, games, and services that cater to various needs and preferences of users. However, not all apps are created equal. Some apps may pose serious threats to the privacy and security of users, by requesting excessive or unnecessary permissions, accessing sensitive data, or transmitting information over insecure channels. Some of these apps, like stalkerware, are also designed to disappear from home screens to avoid detection. Accountant in IT firm loses Rs 16 lakh in video like fraud A senior accountant with a software developer firm in Memnagar, who was looking to earn some extra bucks, was cheated out of Rs 16 lakh by unknown persons running a 'like-subscribe' scam. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Supreme Court dismisses PIL against pen memorial The Supreme Court green-signalled the DMK government's off-shore Pen Memorial project in memory of its patriarch and former chief minister M Karunanidhi, dismissing a PIL challenging the decision. Weed out potency, two-finger tests, Madras HC tells TN police Weed out 'potency test' in sexual offence cases and stop 'two-finger' tests on victims of sexual assault cases, the Madras high court has told Tamil Nadu police. Tamil month of Aadi: TTDC announces Amman temple circuit tour More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Public trust doesn't need nod for suit against 3rd party: HC A public trust doesn't need to seek prior permission from the district judge for filing a suit against a third party, the Kalaburagi bench of the high court ruled recently. Fight over crash: Men drive away vehicle transporting tomatoes A group of men drove away a vehicle carrying tomatoes worth Rs 1.5 lakh following a brawl at CMTI Junction on Tumakuru Road on Saturday night. While pulse rates spike, eggs come cheaper following drop in demand While prices of tur dal and other pulses have skyrocketed due to a combination of factors such as heat and and pest attacks, egg prices have come down. An egg that cost about Rs 7 last month is now available at Rs 5.50 to Rs 6 in the retail market. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Public trust doesn't need nod for suit against 3rd party: HC A public trust doesn't need to seek prior permission from the district judge for filing a suit against a third party, the Kalaburagi bench of the high court ruled recently. Fight over crash: Men drive away vehicle transporting tomatoes A group of men drove away a vehicle carrying tomatoes worth Rs 1.5 lakh following a brawl at CMTI Junction on Tumakuru Road on Saturday night. While pulse rates spike, eggs come cheaper following drop in demand While prices of tur dal and other pulses have skyrocketed due to a combination of factors such as heat and and pest attacks, egg prices have come down. An egg that cost about Rs 7 last month is now available at Rs 5.50 to Rs 6 in the retail market. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Two Thai nationals flying with Rs 2 crore in foreign currency held Four Thai nationals who were trying to smuggle 2.8 lakh US dollars equivalent to Rs 2.28 crore were nabbed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and were handed over to Customs at Mumbai International Airport on Sunday evening. Rain intensity to pick up on weekend Fishermen row their boat as dark clouds hover over the city skyline. ​​In the 12 hours ending 8.30 pm on Monday, rainfall recorded at the Colaba observatory was 1.2 mm and at Santacruz it was 2.4 mm. In J J hosp clinical trial scam, docs now deposit Rs 1 crore in fees Three weeks after the state-run JJ Hospital authorities stumbled upon a clinical trial set-up operating from a 4,500sq ft area on their premises without paying rent and began a probe, they are witnessing steady deposits in the hospital's coffers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		High court sets aside Centre's order revoking OCI status of Ashok Swain The Delhi high court on Monday set aside an order by the Centre revoking the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of Sweden-based academic Ashok Swain. HC said the February 2022 order of the central government “does not give any reasons” and “hardly gives any indication of application of mind”. Reduced rain intensity provides relief Rain continued for the third consecutive day in the city, but the intensity reduced on Monday, giving Delhiites some respite. 650 DDA flats booked on Day 1 Over 650 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flats were taken under Housing Scheme IV on Monday, the first day of the booking under the first come, first served plan. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		High court sets aside Centre's order revoking OCI status of Ashok Swain The Delhi high court on Monday set aside an order by the Centre revoking the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of Sweden-based academic Ashok Swain. HC said the February 2022 order of the central government “does not give any reasons” and “hardly gives any indication of application of mind”. Reduced rain intensity provides relief Rain continued for the third consecutive day in the city, but the intensity reduced on Monday, giving Delhiites some respite. 650 DDA flats booked on Day 1 Over 650 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flats were taken under Housing Scheme IV on Monday, the first day of the booking under the first come, first served plan. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		High court sets aside Centre's order revoking OCI status of Ashok Swain The Delhi high court on Monday set aside an order by the Centre revoking the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of Sweden-based academic Ashok Swain. HC said the February 2022 order of the central government “does not give any reasons” and “hardly gives any indication of application of mind”. Reduced rain intensity provides relief Rain continued for the third consecutive day in the city, but the intensity reduced on Monday, giving Delhiites some respite. 650 DDA flats booked on Day 1 Over 650 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flats were taken under Housing Scheme IV on Monday, the first day of the booking under the first come, first served plan. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		High court junks plea for scientific survey of Mathura Idgah The Allahabad high court dismissed on Monday a writ petition filed by Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust requesting the court to direct the Mathura civil judge to decide its application for a scientific survey of the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Masjid Idgah premises before deciding the objections raised against the suit by the opposing parties — the management committee of the mosque and the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board. 12 killed in road accident in Pratapgarh : At least 12 people, including four women and one kid, died and five others were injured when a speeding tanker hit and fell on an auto-rickshaw carrying 17 passengers near Sukhpal Nagar-Mohanganj road under Leelapur police station of Pratapgarh on Monday, police said. Two chain snatchers arrested, cash & jewellery recovered More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Woman raped on exorcism ruse A 35-year-old Mandideep-based married woman was allegedly raped by a 50-year-old man at his office in MP Nagar locality. Nirmala Buch, MP's only woman chief secretary, passes away at 97 Former chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh, Nirmala Buch, passed away in Bhopal in the wee hours of Sunday. She was 97. Her last rites will take place in the city on Monday. MP urination case: Brahmin Samaj collects money to rebuild home of accused People of the 'Brahmin Samaj' in Madhya Pradesh have started a funds donation campaign to help rebuild the house of the family of the accused in the Sidhi urination horror. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State sees 27% deficit rain since onset of monsoon Amid the rain fury in north India, Odisha has recorded 27% shortfall during this monsoon season so far since June 1. Geotechnical investigation for Metro project begins in Bhubaneswar Odisha CM approves 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' for Jagannath promotion The chief minister said every panchayat has places of local importance, historical significance and rooted in spirituality. He said it is imperative to preserve the culture for future generations. More Bhubaneswar News»

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