NEWS DIGEST to start the DAY – 20 April – 5 Mins read
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- India elections Lok Sabha Voting – 64% turnout in Lok Sabha Phase 1 elections, most states see dip from 2019; Armed men create chaos, angry voters destroy EVMs; Lakshadweep records marginal fall in voter turnout compared to 2019 Lok Sabha election
- ICMR study highlights deviations in prescriptions at leading government hospitals, attributed to the workload of junior doctors and non-compliance with guidelines
- US imposes sanctions on 3 China firms for supporting Pakistan’s missile project; US dedicated to bolstering the international nonproliferation framework by deterring and dismantling proliferation networks of WMD worldwide
- Elon Musk postpones India trip citing ‘very heavy Tesla obligations’, aims to visit later this year
- Reservoir levels fall further to 31% of total storage capacity; Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka face a significant shortfall in water storage compared with the previous year and the 10-year average
- Ayush ministry is encouraging hospitals and wellness centres under it to conduct research to show the efficacy and health benefits of alternative medicines
- The public portion of a trial of more than two dozen associates accused of helping some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth came to an unexpectedly speedy conclusion when a Panamanian judge said she would take the two weeks of trial arguments and testimony under advisement
- Tata Group has sought a formal waiver from the central bank to avoid listing Tata Sons, its holding company and non-banking finance firm, on stock exchanges; Tata in talks to buy Pegatron’s iPhone operations as soon as May; Pegatron is expected to help Tata with manufacturing expertise
- UPI to be capped at 30%: NPCI to review its decision this year, says report; HDFC Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 37% YoY to ₹16,512Cr
- Iconic Thrissur Pooram fireworks in Kerala held in daylight after delay due to protests over police curbs
- Revamp done, KSRTC to press Navakerala Sadas luxury bus into Bengaluru service; the bus will be pressed into service on the Thiruvananthapuram-Bengaluru route or the Kozhikode-Bengaluru route
- Iran downplays drone ‘attack’, says Israel link not established; Hamas chief arrives in Turkey for talks amid middle east tensions; US sanctions ally of Israeli minister, entities backing ‘extremist’ settlers; UAE launches relief operation in Gaza’s bombed out second city
- Pakistan has formally sought a bailout package in the range of $6-$8 billion with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing from the IMF
- China announces new aviation routes to the cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou, which are positioned in close proximity to the Taiwan-controlled islands of Kinmen and Matsu
- Nvidia shares shed 10%, shaving off at least $200 billion; Ola Cabs plans $500 million IPO, to appoint banks soon, sources say
- Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks after discovering accelerator pedal can get stuck; accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim
- North Korea has tested a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile
- Make a choice ‘whether we indeed are allies’: Zelensky tells NATO; could not defend itself without Western support; Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
- Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification; Verstappen blasts past Hamilton to win Chinese GP sprint
IPL-2024, LSG vs CSK – LSG wins by eight wickets and six balls to spare; Simply owning that space, says Fleming of Dhoni; Rahman back in top five; Bumrah continues to lead in Purple Cap; Kohli leads list; KL Rahul enters top five ranking in Orange Cap
Today’s Word – Madid – Wet; dank
