News Digest: 15 deaths, but sharp dip in Covid cases

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		Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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		India
		15 deaths, but sharp dip in Covid cases 'Rats had a hand in creating longest-running Omicron variant' Slain IAS officer's wife slams Bihar move to set free 'bahubali' ex-MP More India News»

		Science
		Quantum leap for quantum mission in India : Hubs to be established in research institutes Senior Adviser at Department of Science and Technology (DST), Akhilesh Gupta on Monday, addressing media persons in Bengaluru over a video conference, said the National quantum mission has four verticals -- quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and metrology and quantum materials and devices. Stuck stem cells associated with hair turning grey: Study Study: Gene activity analysis aids in categorisation of brain disease More Science News»

		Technology
		Motorola Razr+ design, details revealed: What to expect Motorola is gearing up to launch its new foldable smartphone, the Moto Razr 2023 model. The smartphone is expected to be launched on June 1 in Madrid, Spain, and will have a large secondary display measuring 3.7 inches placed on the back panel. The Lenovo executive has confirmed that the phone will have a large external screen and high refresh rate, but the report does not mention the refresh rate supported or which display will support it. Google adds privacy toggles to ChromeOS ChromeOS is introducing a new privacy control feature allowing users to enable or disable their Chromebook's access to the camera and microphone. This feature can be found in the "Security and Privacy" section of the Settings app under "Privacy Controls". Users can easily manage which apps or websites are granted permission to access their device's camera or microphone, with a notification appearing should an app try to access either. This feature is expected to be available in stable channels later in the year but can be trialled in beta now. Opera announces One browser with AI features: All the details Opera One plans to change how users interact with the web browser, says the company. It features a modular design that offers a seamless and intuitive navigation experience, trying to cater the unique needs of each user. With a clean and clutter-free interface, the browser promises to provide ample space for future integration of AI-based features and extensions in both the browser sidebar and address bar. More Technology News»

		Business
		India renews push for easier visas for its companies in UK India will seek easier visa rules for skilled professionals hired by Indian companies investing in the UK as it looks to finalise a free trade agreement with the country by the end of 2023. Indian companies are the second biggest foreign investors in the UK, a fact that gives weight to New Delhi's push for more hiring flexibility. Dalmia Bharat Q4 net profit rises two-fold to Rs 609 crore, revenue up 16% to Rs 3,912 crore Cement maker Dalmia Bharat Ltd on Tuesday reported a two-fold increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 609 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2022-23. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 271 crore during the January-March quarter a year ago, Dalmia Bharat said in a regulatory filing. S&P: Adani Ports debt buyback to cut refinancing risk Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has announced a bond buyback up to $130 million to reduce refinancing risks, suggesting the possibility of healthy cash flow in the current fiscal year. The company will be able to lower its debt before the maturity of its unsecured notes worth $650 million due in July 2024, said S&P Global Ratings. More Business News»

		Sports
		IPL 2023: All-round Gujarat Titans crush Mumbai Indians by 55 runs Defending champions Gujarat Titans produced a clinical performance to demolish five-time-champions Mumbai Indians by 55 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. In Pics: India's WTC final squad out, Rahane returns, Rahul finds a place Read more on TOI Sports Catch it! Watch the best catches of IPL 2023 so far Cricket's biggest T20 extravaganza -- the Indian Premier League continues to deliver breath-taking, nerve-wracking, action-packed performances match after match, like a well oiled machine. More Sports News»

		Education
		How to Prepare Yourself for Your First Summer Camp? Preparing for your first summer camp may be daunting, but it's essential to feel excited. Talking to parents and reviewing the camp's website for information on activities, schedules, and rules provides an idea of what to expect. Packing the necessary items according to the camp's list and exercising a few weeks before camp begins can prepare you for physical activities. NATA Answer Key 2023 released on nata.in, direct link to download The Council of Architecture (CoA) has released the NATA Answer Key 2023 for the first phase of the National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2023 that was conducted on April 21, 2023. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website by logging in with their email ID and password. 15 Desh Bhagat University students shortlisted in placement drive The campus placement drive organised by the Corporate Relations Cell of Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, included an invitation to the agro-feed industry from Khanna. Read out more in the article below. More Education News»

		Environment
		Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: Report Observing World Earth Day: Origin, celebrations and Earth Hour UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot More Environment News»

		World
		Joe Biden, 80, makes 2024 presidential run official: 'Let's finish this job' President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he will seek a second White House term in 2024, a decision that will test whether Americans are ready to give the 80-year-old Democrat, already the oldest U.S. president ever, another four years in office. UN fears more 'displacement' from Sudan despite ceasefire 'Difficult days': Evacuees recount risky escape from Sudan More World News»

		Environment
		Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: Report Observing World Earth Day: Origin, celebrations and Earth Hour UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana records 52 fresh cases of Covid-19 Telangana on Tuesday recorded 52 new cases of Covid-19, taking the total number of cases so far in the state to 8,43,418. The death toll so far is 4,111. No deaths were recorded. So far a total of 8,38,944 patients have recovered from the infection in the state. Hyderabad police widen net, validator & aide held in IPL ticket racket In continuation of the probe into alleged preparation and sale of fake IPL match tickets, Rachakonda police apprehended a ticket validator and his associate for their role. Hyderabad boy secures perfect score of 300 in JEE Mains, session II A city student Singaraju Venkat K achieved the perfect score of 300 in JEE Mains exam, Session II. The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the provisional final answer key for Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Mains at midnight on Monday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Amritpal tried to wage war against state: Cops Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, 5-time Punjab CM, dies at 95 The Akali stalwart, who as a politician had dealt with each one of India’s prime ministers — from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi — after beginning his career as a village sarpanch, was admitted to a Mohali hospital on April 16 with “acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma” and was shifted to the medical ICU on April 18 as his respiratory condition worsened. A team of doctors led by Prof (Dr) Digambar Behera declared him dead at about 8 pm. Who was Parkash Singh Badal? SAD patriarch and former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday evening More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man ends life in Ahmedabad A 60-yearold man from Thaltej, Suresh Purohit, a resident of Shiv Ganesh Bungalows Primary schools start declaring exam results in Gujarat Primary schools in the state have started declaring final exam results and by the end of this month, the results of classes 3-11 will be announced. RPF constable saves passenger at Kalupur station A Railway Protection Force constable, Jiyalal Meena, saw an elderly passenger slip between the train and platform and rushed forward and pulled him to safety in time. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Villagers in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram thrash kidnappers who abducted 17-year-old Four men who kidnapped two people incuding a minor and demanded ransom from their families were on Monday night caught by some residents of a village in Kancheepuram district and thrashed before being handed over to police. Drunk man murders friend for disturbing his sleep in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpet, sent to jail in A man killed his 45-year-old friend at Chengalpet on Monday, smashing his head with a stone, allegedly because he placed his feet on him while they were both asleep. Sale of gutka and pan masala to remain banned in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu will once again ban manufacture and sale of gutka and pan masala and initiate action against violators, health minister Ma Subramanian told reporters minutes after the Supreme Court verdict set aside the Madras high court order quashing the ban imposed in 2013. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Battleground Karnataka: Five big fights Karnataka elections: 2,613 candidates will battle it out in 224 seats As many as 517 candidates on Monday withdrew their nominations for the May 10 assembly elections, leaving 2,613 candidates in the fray from 224 constituencies in the state. Bid farewell to your shadow, for today is 'Zero Shadow Day' More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Battleground Karnataka: Five big fights Karnataka elections: 2,613 candidates will battle it out in 224 seats As many as 517 candidates on Monday withdrew their nominations for the May 10 assembly elections, leaving 2,613 candidates in the fray from 224 constituencies in the state. Bid farewell to your shadow, for today is 'Zero Shadow Day' More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai: 'Drugs planted on actor held in Sharjah, 4 others for revenge' City crime branch which arrested two men, baker Paul Anthony (34) and banker Rajesh Bobhate alias Ravi (42), on Tuesday for allegedly planting drugs on an actor, said the duo similarly trapped four other victims-for revenge. Sanjay Raut's complaint to CBI: MLA involved in Rs 500 crore scam Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday filed a complaint with the CBI alleging a Rs 500-crore money laundering in the Bhima Patas Cooperative Sugar Mill in Daund. Raut had in March this year written to deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis alleging a financial misappropriation in the sugar factory. 42% of malaria deaths in Maharashtra among kids under 15 last year Malaria has proven to be particularly deadly for children under the age of 15 in Maharashtra, with up to 42% of deaths in 2022 occurring among this vulnerable group, many of whom belong to tribal communities. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man dies after bike hit by vehicle in Delhi's Kapashera A 35-year-old man died after his bike was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Kapashera area on Monday. He was returning home from work when the incident took place. The deceased was identified as Faijan, who lived in Nand Nagri. No cooked food for homeless at night shelters in Delhi for now The city's homeless will now be deprived of the three meals they were getting daily since March 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country. Delhi: AAP meets wrestlers on protest, assures them of all support Aam Aadmi Party national spokesperson Reena Gupta on Tuesday met the wrestlers sitting on a protest against the president of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and assured them of party's support. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Man dies after bike hit by vehicle in Delhi's Kapashera A 35-year-old man died after his bike was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Kapashera area on Monday. He was returning home from work when the incident took place. The deceased was identified as Faijan, who lived in Nand Nagri. No cooked food for homeless at night shelters in Delhi for now The city's homeless will now be deprived of the three meals they were getting daily since March 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country. Delhi: AAP meets wrestlers on protest, assures them of all support Aam Aadmi Party national spokesperson Reena Gupta on Tuesday met the wrestlers sitting on a protest against the president of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and assured them of party's support. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Man dies after bike hit by vehicle in Delhi's Kapashera A 35-year-old man died after his bike was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Kapashera area on Monday. He was returning home from work when the incident took place. The deceased was identified as Faijan, who lived in Nand Nagri. No cooked food for homeless at night shelters in Delhi for now The city's homeless will now be deprived of the three meals they were getting daily since March 2020 when Covid-19 hit the country. Delhi: AAP meets wrestlers on protest, assures them of all support Aam Aadmi Party national spokesperson Reena Gupta on Tuesday met the wrestlers sitting on a protest against the president of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and assured them of party's support. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Stars from small towns shine in UP Board results Breaking all previous records, students from smaller towns have put up an impressive show in class 10 and 12 UP Board results announced here on Tuesday. Students from Sitapur, Mahoba, Pilibhit, Etawah, Jaunpur, Bareilly, Unnao, Deoria, Fatehpur, Ayodhya, etc., which are still devoid of modern facilities and fall way behind bigger 'Smart Cities' of the state, have bagged top 10 positions. Patients receive fruits on 'Aradhana Divas' Large nesting site of Indian skimmer discovered in Prayagraj's Palpur village More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Third Covid death in Jabalpur in a week Another Covid patient died in Jabalpur on Tuesday - the third in the district this week. 26 new Covid-19 cases reported in Madhya Pradesh in 24 hrs A total of 26 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the state on Tuesday. And against these 26 new cases, a total of 49 patients recovered from the disease. 16 districts in MP with over 10% Covid-19 positivity rate, highest in India Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of districts with more than 10% Covid-19 positivity rate (for week between April 16 and April 22), there are 16 such districts in state, while there were only 11 a week ago. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha seeks higher insurance premium for habitual traffic offenders Vehicle owners frequently violating traffic rules may be forced to shell out a higher motor insurance premium with the state government seeking the Centre’s intervention to introduce the penal provision. CRPF assistant commandant shoots himself in Odisha An assistant commandant, belonging to the 4th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), posted for anti-Maoist operations in Rayagada district of Odisha allegedly died by suicide by shooting himself from a AK-47 gun on Tuesday morning. Millions of baby turtles start journey to sea in Gahirmatha Millions of baby turtles started emerging on Sunday night from the pits in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary of Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district. More Bhubaneswar News»

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