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1:55 PM

Brain tumour could now be detected using urine test

Scientists have used a new device to identify a key membrane protein in urine that indicates whether the patient has a brain tumour.

 

According to their study, the protein used to detect brain cancer could avoid the need for invasive tests, and increase the likelihood of tumours being detected early enough for surgery.

1:43 PM

Delhi L-G approves Sisodia's visit to attend TESOL event in Portland

Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena has approved a foreign tour by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, his secretary and secretary (education) to attend an event TESOL Education Convention in Portland, the US.

Underlining a contradictory proposal on file to this effect by the Education Department that said that the cost of the visit will be borne by the organizers and there will be no financial liability upon the government and at the same time stating that the expenses for Sisodia's visit shall be borne by the GNCTD, the L-G agreed 'in principle for the proposed visit, subject to requisite clearances and completion of other codal formalities'.

1:40 PM

AI Express plane returns to Abu Dhabi airport after engine failure; DGCA to probe incident

A Calicut-bound Air India Express plane returned to Abu Dhabi airport early morning on Friday due to engine failure while taking off, and aviation regulator DGCA will probe the incident, according to officials.

 

As per initial report, fire was noticed in one of the engines, a senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

1:36 PM

SEBI has increased the margin money on Adani derivatives to 100%: Manish Tewari

SEBI has increased the margin money on Adani derivatives to 100%. Normal market rule is 10%- 15%. This collusion b/w regulator & a particular industrial group raises questions about institutional integrity of the regulator& that's why a JPC is important: Congress MP Manish Tewari

 

1:33 PM

China says it is looking into report of spy balloon over US

China said Friday it was looking into reports that a Chinese spy satellite has been flying in US airspace and urged calm.

 

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning also said she had no information about whether a planned trip to China by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken would proceed next week as scheduled.

1:32 PM

No immediate impact on Adani entities' ratings following 'short-seller' report: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings on Friday said there is no immediate impact on the ratings of Adani entities and their securities following a short-seller report alleging malpractices at Adani group.

 

In a statement, the rating agency said it expects no material changes to its forecast cash flow.

1:12 PM

FAA paper leak case: CBI raids 37 locations in Jammu

The Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) on Friday conducted raids at 37 locations in J&K's Jammu region in connection with the probe of Financial Accounts Assistants (FAA) paper leak.

 

The exam was conducted on March 6, 2022 in which irregularities were found.

12:36 PM

SC begins hearing of plea to restrain govt from censoring BBC documentary

Supreme Court begins hearing plea seeking direction to restrain the Central government from censoring the BBC documentary relating to the 2002 Gujarat Riots.

 

12:23 PM

Planting trees could cut deaths from higher temperatures by third: Study

Planting more trees could decrease deaths from higher summer temperatures in cities by a third, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet journal.

 

The study of 93 European cities found that increasing tree cover up to 30 per cent can help lower the temperature of urban environments by an average of 0.4 degrees Celsius and prevent heat-related deaths.

12:11 PM

'Government has nothing to do with Adani issue,' says Pralhad Joshi

Amid continued disruptions in both houses of Parliament over US-based research firm Hindenburg's allegations against Adani group, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that the government has nothing to do with the matter and the opposition is raising it as it is bereft of issues.

 

Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Joshi, when asked about the government's stand on the Adani group issue, said that the government has got nothing to do with the matter.

11:38 AM

J&K's State Investigation Agency raids multiple locations in Srinagar in militant funding case

Jammu and Kashmir | State Investigation Agency (SIA) raids underway at multiple locations in Srinagar in connection with a militant funding case, reports ANI

 

11:28 AM

Senior Advocate & Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani comments on BBC documentary

This is showing that BBC is completely financially interlocked with China, through Chinese state-owned companies. The documentary basically is nothing more than a Chinese-inspired initiative: Senior Advocate & Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani, reports ANI

11:10 AM

Customs duty changes in Budget will promote Make in India initiative: GTRI

Customs duty changes for several products such as precious metals, small cars, bicycles, toys and telecommunication components in the Budget will help promote the Make in India initiative of the government, economic think tank GTRI said on Friday.

 

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) also said the import duty changes in Union Budget 2023-24 affect products that count for less than USD 14 billion or 2 per cent of the value in India's current import basket.

11:09 AM

Low H-1B visa limit affecting employers, shows study

The H-1B visa denial rates have returned to low levels following the administration's losses in federal court during former President Donald Trump's last year in office, the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) said in a new study released on Thursday.

 

 

 

10:33 AM

Govt reviews supply of Atta at Rs 29.50 through Open Market Sale Scheme

Central government reviews supply of Atta at Rs 29.50 through Open Market sale Scheme, reports ANI