Pillion rider dies as speeding bike skids
A 28-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Veera Desai Road in Mumbai. He was riding pillion without a helmet when the bike skidded due to sudden braking. The driver has been arrested on charges of causing death by negligence. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesDrivers Protest: What is the new hit-and-run law? How is it more stringent than the old one?
Truck and bus drivers protest: Thousands of truckers are protesting against the stringent the new laws for hit-and-run cases, causing disruptions on major inter-state highways and key roads in many parts of the country. They are demanding a rollback of the new stringent provisions. There were reports of some clashes with the police as they tried to clear traffic. Key Points
Economic TimesMerchant ship linked to Israel hit by drone strike off India's coast
A drone strike damaged a merchant ship in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India, causing a fire on board. The unclaimed attack targeted a Liberia-flagged chemical/products tanker reportedly affiliated with Israel. The incident resulted in no casualties, as reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and maritime security firm Ambrey. Key Points
Economic TimesUK employers rush to fill Skilled Worker Visa applications ahead of cost surge
UK employers are rushing to file visa applications for skilled workers before immigration rule changes take effect in April. The alterations proposed by the UK government are set to raise the costs of hiring overseas personnel, causing companies to accelerate hiring plans and renew existing visas to secure their current status. Key Points
Economic TimesJN.1 Covid variant more transmissible but not causing severe infections: Expert
Former AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said that the data suggests that coronavirus sub-variant JN.1 is not causing severe infections and hospitalisation. Key Points
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Delhi is hit by freezing temperatures as dense fog disrupts flight and train travel
Delhi grappled with a severe cold wave today, causing widespread disruptions in air and rail travel. The National Capital woke up to another chilling morning with temperatures recorded in single digits, leading to dense fog and significantly reduced visibility. The IMD reported a decline in visibility at Delhi-Palam from 400 meters at 2:00 am to 100 meters at 2:30 am, further dropping to 0 meters since 3:00 am. The challenging weather conditions affected nearly a dozen passenger trains heading to the national capital, including the Amritsar-Nanded Express, Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Exp, Ambedkarnagar-Katra, and Manikpur-Nizamuddin Express. Key Points
Economic TimesOil and gas should not be demonized: Elon Musk
It is important to reduce carbon emissions to preserve the planet, but oil and natural gas should not be demonized in the medium-term, Elon Musk said on Saturday. Earlier this week representatives from nearly 200 countries agreed at the COP28 climate summit to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to avert the worst of climate change, signalling the eventual end of the oil age. Climate change alarm is exaggerated in the short term, the US billionaire said, adding that the environmental movement may have gone too far, causing people to lose faith in the future. Key Points
Economic TimesBaby among 5 die as besieged Gaza hospital runs out of fuel
Israeli troops and Hamas gunmen battled on Saturday outside Gaza’s largest hospital where frantic doctors said the last generator had run out of fuel, causing the death of a premature baby and four other patients. Thousands of war-wounded and displaced civilians were caught in the fighting. In Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAfter pink eye, Delhi doctors report 50% rise in joints pain & arthritis
After a severe bout of conjunctivitis and viral fever, the national capital is witnessing a 50 per cent increase in people suffering from arthritis and joint pain over the last week. Arthritis is defined as inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age. Key Points
Economic TimesVideo: Students rescued through emergency windows after Gujarat college bus gets stuck in rain
A bus in Gujarat's Nadiad got stuck in a drain on Saturday morning as heavy rain lashed the city. Students aboard the bus had to escape the bus through windows to avoid falling in the drain below. Key Points
India TodayAI chatbots could be used to start new pandemic, researchers warn
Researchers asked students to prompt AI like ChatGPT about starting a new pandemic. The bots gave advice on which viruses to use and how to get them. Key Points
InsiderPM Modi calls for deliberations on global food security at ongoing G20 Agri Ministers conference
Climate change is causing extreme weather events, more and more frequently. These challenges are felt most by the global South, Modi added. He said India's policy is the fusion of back to basics and march to future even as the country is promoting natural farming as well as technology-enabled agriculture. Key Points
Economic Times7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island
A strong earthquake shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and tourist island of Bali on April 14, causing panic but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.0 quake was centred 96.5 kilometres (59.8 miles) north of Tuban, a coastal city in East Java province, at a depth of 594 kilometres (369 miles). Key Points
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