News Digest: Sena vs Sena: Both factions make final submissions to EC

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		Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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		India
		Sena vs Sena: Both factions make final submissions to EC After high court ruling, EC withholds Lakshadweep LS byelections BJP leaders hold strategy meeting ahead of Parliament session More India News»

		Science
		World's most expensive $1.5 billion Indo-US NISAR sat project ready, payload to fly to India on February 1 Artificial Intelligence joins search for extraterrestrial intelligence: Breakthrough Listen Breakthrough Listen — the initiative to find “techno-signatures”, or signs of intelligent life in the universe — on Monday announced the results from a new method of searching data driven by artificial intelligence. Asteroid's sudden flyby shows blind spot in planetary threat detection The discovery of an asteroid the size of a small shipping truck mere days before it passed Earth on Thursday, albeit one that posed no threat to humans, highlights a blind spot in our ability to predict those that could actually cause damage, astronomers say. More Science News»

		Technology
		Explained: Google Meet companion mode and how it works Google Meet’s Companion mode is a handy feature that allows users to access a second screen during virtual meetings. This option improves their user experience by enabling users to multitask on any device. Companion mode can be an important feature for users who are in a meeting room with others. Apple's first foldable device may launch next year Apple may introduce its first foldable device in 2024, which could be a folding iPad. While we may not get a new iPad in 2023, we could see a new folding iPad joining the lineup next year. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously hinted that Apple has been working on a foldable iPad but did not say when it would launch. Now, Kuo, in a tweet, says that he is "positive" that the foldable iPad could launch as soon as next year. Indian drone startup introduces custom-designed delivery drone Eminent Air, a drone start-up, recently launched its first drone and demonstrated its capabilities at an inaugural event. The custom-designed UAV has a maximum takeoff weight of 35 kg and can cover a distance of over 60 km in 60 minutes with a single mission, depending on the load. The UAV's performance is inversely proportional to the weight it carries. More Technology News»

		Business
		Adani Group loses 29% market value in 3 days as carnage continues The massive sell-off in Adani Group stocks continued for the third consecutive session on Monday, wiping out nearly Rs 1.4 lakh crore worth of investors’ wealth. In all, about 29% of the group’s market capitalisation, or about Rs 5.6 lakh crore, has been eroded in the last three trading sessions. Union budget: Rs 4 lakh crore likely for rail, highways next fiscal The highways and railway sectors are likely to get a combined budgetary allocation of over Rs 4 lakh crore, the highest ever. Both the ministries may see 20-30% increase in their allocation considering their track record in spending so far. During the current financial year, the Centre has allocated almost Rs 2 lakh crore for the road transport and highways ministry and going by the current trend of expenditure; the total spending is likely to touch Rs 2.1 lakh crore by March end. Fraud cannot be obfuscated by nationalism, says Hindenburg More Business News»

		Sports
		I always wanted to raise the bar, every single season: AB de Villiers AB de Villiers spoke to TimesofIndia.com in an interview recently and talked about new T20 batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav, young swashbuckling batter Dewald Brevis, also known as Baby ABD, how players like Joe Root and Kane Williamson changed their technique to adapt to T20I conditions and much more. Reid steps down as India chief coach following hockey WC debacle The Indian men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid on Monday quit from his post following the team's dismal outing at the just-concluded World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Murali Vijay announces retirement from international cricket Veteran India opener Murali Vijay on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old opener from Chennai last represented India in 2018 against Australia in the Perth Test. Vijay played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and 9 T20Is for India since making his debut in November 2008 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. More Sports News»

		Education
		IBPS PO Interview Call Letter 2023 released on ibps.in, direct link to download admit card The Institute of Banking Personnel has released the IBPS PO Interview call letter on January 30, 2023. Candidates those who will appear for the Probationary Officers/Management Trainee post's personality test can download their IBPS PO Interview admit card from the official website at ibps.in. For more details, check the article below. IBPS RRB Reserve List 2023: Officer Scale 1, 2 & 3 list of allotted candidates released on ibps.in The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection on Monday released the IBPS Officer Scale 1, 2 and 3 lists of candidates provisionally allotted under CRP RRB X. To check the reserve list online, candidates can go to the official portal of IBPS at ibps.in. The final result was declared on January 02, 2023. IIM Vizag conclave discusses present-day HR challenges The Indian Institute of Management-Visakhapantam (IIM-V) held the seventh edition of "Hridaya", an annual HR conclave. Dean (admin) Prof MV Anuradha inaugurated the event. She discussed on the impending recession, layoffs and challenges faced by organisations and employees presently. Check out the complete article below to find out more details. More Education News»

		Environment
		Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon German development minister Svenja Schulze announced Monday that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. Three dead as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city Auckland Authorities declared a state of emergency for the Auckland region and the nation's new Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, flew to the city on a military plane to assess the damage. Hipkins was sworn in to the top job on Wednesday after Jacinda Ardern resigned. India now home to 70% of world's tigers, govt tells SC The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that there is an annual growth of 6% in tiger population, which offset natural losses. India achieved the target of doubling the tiger population in 2018, four years ahead of schedule of the St Petersburg Declaration on tiger conservation, it said. and is now home to 70% of world’s tigers. More Environment News»

		World
		Pak blast: 63 killed, over 100 hurt, Taliban claims responsibility At least 63 people were killed and over 100 others injured when a suicide attacker blew himself up at a mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar on Monday. Officials said the blast occurred near the Police Lines area around 1.40 pm when the Zuhr prayers were being offered. Most of the casualties were policemen as the mosque is located within a compound that also serves as the city's police headquarters. End systematic persecution of minorities, India tells Pakistan Russia claims gains in relentless battles in east Ukraine More World News»

		Environment
		Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon German development minister Svenja Schulze announced Monday that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. Three dead as rain pounds New Zealand's largest city Auckland Authorities declared a state of emergency for the Auckland region and the nation's new Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, flew to the city on a military plane to assess the damage. Hipkins was sworn in to the top job on Wednesday after Jacinda Ardern resigned. India now home to 70% of world's tigers, govt tells SC The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that there is an annual growth of 6% in tiger population, which offset natural losses. India achieved the target of doubling the tiger population in 2018, four years ahead of schedule of the St Petersburg Declaration on tiger conservation, it said. and is now home to 70% of world’s tigers. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Attitude is key to achieving your full potential: Vujicic Achieving full potential has nothing to do with what one overcomes in life, but it comes from the ability to embrace circumstances, said Nicholas James Vujicic, internationally renowned motivational speaker and author. Loan fraud gang busted, 3 nabbed in Hyderabad Cyber Crime team of Cyberabad police have arrested three members of an inter-state gang of fraudsters operating from Bihar and duping people across the country in the guise of offering them loans. international gaming-betting racket busted, 8 arrested in Noida An international gang operating online gaming and betting applications was busted and eight alleged culprits have been arrested at Noida in Uttar Pradesh. Cyberabad police have written to banks to freeze 42 crore lying in accounts linked to the activities of the accused. Police said they are yet to identify organisers of the fraudulent websites and from where they are operating them. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Karnal police freeze property worth Rs 1.50 crore of drug peddler The district police have succeeded in getting orders to freeze properties worth over Rs 1.50 crore belonging to a drug peddler and his family members. Former Punjab Congress councillor's suicide note leads to FIR against 13, including ex-BJP chief parliamentary secretary An FIR has been filed against 13 people, including former BJP chief parliamentary secretary K D Bhandari, based on a suicide note left by former Congress Councillor Sushil "Vicky" Kalia, who, along with his family, was facing charges of misusing public funds. Rs 798-cr aid to bailout Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank in Punjab Releasing another financial assistance of Rs 85 crore to bailout the Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank Limited, Punjab finance Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that Punjab government had so far extended aid of Rs 798 crore to help the bank. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Stable cotton prices spur Gujarat textile industry recovery The Gujarat textile industry is anticipating a strong recovery in demand, as cotton prices have stabilized around the Rs 61,500-62,500 per candy price range for over a week. 'UNSC incapable of taking decision on Europe crisis' Underlining the pressing need for reforms in the UN Security Council (UNSC), Sujan Chinoy, the chair of Think20 (T20), an official engagement group of the G20, said that UNSC has proved itself incapable of taking any decision on the Europe crisis. Indo-Japan Friendship Association (IJFA) Gujarat, to widen scope of Indo-Japan exchange programme The Indo-Japan Friendship Association (IJFA) Gujarat, which has been working to boost bilateral ties between Gujarat and Japan on academic, business and cultural fronts is working to widen the scope of the Indo-Japan exchange programme. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu woman, 76, found dead; police hunt for killer A 76-year-old woman was found murdered in Meleri village, Sriperumbudur, on Sunday night. The deceased, identified as Yasodhammal, was living alone in her house. Kidnap case: DGP C Sylendra Babu lambasts Tenkasi SP Terming the Tenkasi kidnap case in which the officers concerned failed to take immediate action a "serious embarrassment," director general of police C Sylendra Babu has instructed all unit officers to be careful when dealing with serious incidents. Covid infrastructure to be upgraded for Rs 16 crore in Chennai Greater Chennai Corporation will upgrade medical infrastructure at a cost of 16 crore to address issues on Covid-19 side-effects. In a council resolution, the corporation said they needed to build resilient healthcare services as per the ICMR guidelines to tackle Covid-19. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka Congress embarks on its fourth survey Karnataka Congress is leaving no stone unturned in its effort to select strong candidates for the upcoming assembly elections and has embarked on a fourth round of candidate surveys. Senior functionaries say at least two more surveys will be conducted to gauge the party’s chances ahead of the elections. Karnataka: Simmering power struggle brings family rift into open The open discord between the sons of former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda — former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and HD Revanna — has left party workers jittery as they fear it may impact the party’s prospects in the forthcoming assembly elections. First new genus of wasps found in South India, named after Soliga tribe Scientists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have found a new genus of wasps. The insect has been named after the Soliga tribes who are indigenous to Biligiri Rangana Hills (BR Hills). More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka Congress embarks on its fourth survey Karnataka Congress is leaving no stone unturned in its effort to select strong candidates for the upcoming assembly elections and has embarked on a fourth round of candidate surveys. Senior functionaries say at least two more surveys will be conducted to gauge the party’s chances ahead of the elections. Karnataka: Simmering power struggle brings family rift into open The open discord between the sons of former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda — former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and HD Revanna — has left party workers jittery as they fear it may impact the party’s prospects in the forthcoming assembly elections. First new genus of wasps found in South India, named after Soliga tribe Scientists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have found a new genus of wasps. The insect has been named after the Soliga tribes who are indigenous to Biligiri Rangana Hills (BR Hills). More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		For state to make policy on snake bite deaths: Bombay HC It is for the state to consider grievances of petitioners to provide compensation to others, apart from farm land owners, who succumb to snake bites, directed the Bombay High Court on Monday. The HC bench of Acting Chief Justice S V Gangapurwala and Justice Sandeep Marne disposed of PIL filed by Vaibhav Kulkarni of NGO Nisarga Vidnyan Sanstha seeking financial aid to all heirs of victims of snake and scorpion bites alleging "discrimination'' in the state's policy that provides aid to agriculturists only. Hindu morcha a challenge to PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah: Sanjay Raut Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday slammed the BJP and CM Eknath Shinde's faction over the Hindu Jan Akrosh morcha held in Mumbai on Sunday. Raut said it was a BJP morcha and added that if Hindus in Maharashtra had taken out a morcha, it seemed like a challenge to PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah. Ex-corporator goes on fast against RMC plant in Mumbai Govandi residents fight against Ready Mix Concrete ( RMC) plants operating in their locality has taken a step ahead when former BJP corporator from the area Dinesh Panchal on Monday morning decided to sit on a fast unto death. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		No new Covid-19 case reported in Delhi The national capital did not record any fresh Covid-19 cases or deaths due to the viral disease on Monday. Prior to this, the capital did not log any cases on January 16 and January 27. Evening OPDs may begin in Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital The Centre is planning to start evening OPDs in hospitals run by it and may begin with Safdarjung and RML in Delhi, sources said. In between chemo sessions, cancer patient in Delhi runs an army of car thieves Ashu was lying in the intensive care unit of a Paschim Vihar hospital, not only managing his chemotherapy sessions but also coordinating a business that involved stealing vehicles and dismantling them in workshops. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		No new Covid-19 case reported in Delhi The national capital did not record any fresh Covid-19 cases or deaths due to the viral disease on Monday. Prior to this, the capital did not log any cases on January 16 and January 27. Evening OPDs may begin in Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital The Centre is planning to start evening OPDs in hospitals run by it and may begin with Safdarjung and RML in Delhi, sources said. In between chemo sessions, cancer patient in Delhi runs an army of car thieves Ashu was lying in the intensive care unit of a Paschim Vihar hospital, not only managing his chemotherapy sessions but also coordinating a business that involved stealing vehicles and dismantling them in workshops. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		No new Covid-19 case reported in Delhi The national capital did not record any fresh Covid-19 cases or deaths due to the viral disease on Monday. Prior to this, the capital did not log any cases on January 16 and January 27. Evening OPDs may begin in Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital The Centre is planning to start evening OPDs in hospitals run by it and may begin with Safdarjung and RML in Delhi, sources said. In between chemo sessions, cancer patient in Delhi runs an army of car thieves Ashu was lying in the intensive care unit of a Paschim Vihar hospital, not only managing his chemotherapy sessions but also coordinating a business that involved stealing vehicles and dismantling them in workshops. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Magh Mela: Deaf & mute boy, 10, reunites with kin in Prayagraj Resembling the storyline of Bollywood flick Bajrangi Bhaijaan, a 10- year-old deaf and dumb boy, named as Shiva found at Sangam noze circulating area finally met his family near pontoon bridge number three after a gap of 48hours. Bhandara held by Ram Naam Bank The month of Magh is celebrated in India with religious ceremonies and community feasts. The most important event of the month is the bathing of the holy river Ganges at the sacred site of Sangam. Ram Naam Seva Sansthan, a charity organization that operates a bank on the banks of the Ganges, organized a special bhandara at its campus on Sunday to explain the importance of holding community feasts at magh mela events. Ashutosh Varshney, the organizer of Ram Naam Bank, said that by participating in a bhandara after worshiping the Lord, people can make their wishes come true. BJP workers, seers listen to Mann ki baat The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) installed a big LCD screen at the Sangam Vip Ghat in the Magh Mela Campus to listen Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat episode. The BJP activists have been listening to PM's Mann Ki Baat episode since 2014. The party's state vice president, laxman Acharya, said that the youths are receiving inspiration and positive thoughts towards nation building after listening to PM's Mann Ki Baat. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Constable dead, 3 others injured in road accident in MP's Shajapur district A police constable died, while three other persons including an inspector sustained injuries in a road accident in Maksi police station in Shajapur district. Assets more than 100x income found in deputy jailer house in Morena A deputy jailer in Morena, India was raided by the Lokayukta team and found to be holding assets disproportionate to his known source of income. The team also raided the house of a deputy jailor, Hariom Parashar, and found a sum of Rs. 12 lakhs in cash and jewelry worth Rs. 13 lakhs confiscated. Parashar fainted during the search operation and was taken to the Lokayukta office in Morena. The team has registered a case of disproportionate assets against Parashar. Gas victims cancer patients not getting free treatment at AIIMS Bhopal Gas victims who are cancer patients are not getting consultation and procedures like chemotherapy and free of cost medicines at AIIMS Bhopal, despite an order of the MP high court. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naba Kisore Das murder: CM Naveen Patnaik allocates health ministry to Niranjan Pujari Day after health minister Naba Kisore Das was shot dead by an on-duty police officer, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday allocated health and family welfare department to finance minister Niranjan Pujari. Odisha Administrative Service officer donates land to 30 families in Rayagada district A senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer has donated 72 cent (over 30,000 square feet) of land to 30 landless families at Dongasil village under Kashipur block in Rayagada district. Man fights off sloth bear with bamboo stick in Odisha A 65-year-old man survived a wild sloth bear attack on Saturday evening after he put up a courageous fight with the animal for a few minutes in a forest near his village Naliadaba under Kaliapani police station in Jajpur district. More Bhubaneswar News»

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