TODAY NEWS ON October 08, 2024

News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants

Source  : The Hindu

National News

• Today poll verdict in J&K and Haryana
• Muizzu in India: RuPay card launch in Maldives, new runway at airport to ease transaction, boost connectivity
• Kolkata rape and murder case: CBI files chargesheet against prime accused Sanjay Roy
• Six killed in accidental blast in Birbhum coal mine
• Dharavi Rehabilitation: Petition challenges Maharashtra’s infrastructure decision
• Consumption of ultra-processed and fast foods leading cause of diabetes in India, reveals new study
• Boeing 737 planes with a specific rudder part not to be used for low-visibility landings: DGCA
• Chennai air show deaths: T.N. CM Stalin announces solatium of ₹5 lakh, assures better arrangement next time
• Oil prices extend upward march on Mideast tensions
• Celebrated Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar announces retirement
• India vs Bangladesh T20Is | Varun Chakravarthy makes a grand return to the National fold

International News

• Medicine Nobel 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
• U.S. calls for Israel to spare Beirut airport
• Coco Gauff wins China Open final in straight sets, Sinner and Alcaraz advance in Shanghai
• Ukraine says hit Crimea oil terminal, Russia claims gains
• Sanath Jayasuriya appointed as full-time head coach of Sri Lanka till 2026 T20 World Cup

Headlines in detail

Medicine Nobel 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology 2024, the Nobel Academy at the Karolinska Institutet announced on Monday (October 7, 2024). They were awarded the prestigious prize for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Today poll verdict in J&K and Haryana

A day before the results of the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assembly polls are declared after counting of votes on Tuesday (October 8, 2024), parties on opposite sides of the political spectrum exuded confidence of emerging triumphant in the elections.

Muizzu in India: RuPay card launch in Maldives, new runway at airport to ease transaction, boost connectivity

The inauguration of a new runway in the Maldives built under an airport redevelopment project assisted by India and the official launch of the RuPay card in the archipelago nation on Monday (October 7, 2024) are aimed at boosting economic ties and tourism cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu jointly virtually inaugurated the runway at the Hanimadhoo International Airport and also witnessed via weblink a live transaction using a RuPay payment service card in the Maldives.

Kolkata rape and murder case: CBI files chargesheet against prime accused Sanjay Roy

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy, in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, officials said on Monday (October 7, 2024). In its chargesheet filed before a special court in Kolkata, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Mr. Roy, who was working as a civic volunteer with the local police, allegedly committed the crime on August 9 when the victim had gone to sleep in the seminar room of the hospital during a break, they said.

Six killed in accidental blast in Birbhum coal mine

Six persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in an accidental blast at a coal mine in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Monday. The explosion occurred when explosives kept in a truck went off at Gangaramchak and Gangaramchak-Bhadulia coal mine in Khoyrasole block under Lokpur police station of Birbhum district.

U.S. calls for Israel to spare Beirut airport

The United States warned Israel on Monday (October 7, 2024) not to attack Beirut airport or the roads leading to it, as the Israeli Army carried out intensive strikes against Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs. For the past week, the United States has been chartering near-daily flights to get its citizens and their families out of the country as the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah escalates.

Coco Gauff wins China Open final in straight sets, Sinner and Alcaraz advance in Shanghai

Coco Gauff won her second title this season with a lopsided 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova in the final of the China Open on Sunday. Aged 20, the sixth-ranked U.S. player became the youngest China Open champion in 14 years. She is also the second American champion in Beijing, following Serena Williams’ title runs in 2004 and 2013.

Ukraine says hit Crimea oil terminal, Russia claims gains

Kyiv said on Monday (October 7, 2024) its forces had struck a large oil terminal overnight on the occupied Crimean peninsula as Moscow claimed the capture of another village in east Ukraine. Kyiv has ramped up strikes targeting Russia’s energy sector in recent months aiming to dent revenues used by Moscow to fund its invasion, now grinding through its third year.

Dharavi Rehabilitation: Petition challenges Maharashtra’s infrastructure decision

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court on Monday (October 7, 2024) challenging the transfer of salt pan lands to construct rental housing and slum rehabilitation under Dharavi Rehabilitation Project.

Consumption of ultra-processed and fast foods leading cause of diabetes in India, reveals new study

A diet rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) – which includes ultra processed and fast foods – is among the leading cause of India being the world’s diabetic capital notes a first-of-its-kind clinical trial finding published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, recently. The study was funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.

Boeing 737 planes with a specific rudder part not to be used for low-visibility landings: DGCA

The aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked operators of Boeing 737 aircraft with a specific rudder part to not use the planes for low-visibility landings in addition to carrying out a safety risk assessment. The advisory is effective for both Boeing 737 NG aircraft as well as the news MAXs, said a senior DGCA official. Though it was not known exactly how many aircraft could be impacted due to the DGCA order, the official said they were in touch with Boeing to seek clarity on the exact numbers.

Chennai air show deaths: T.N. CM Stalin announces solatium of ₹5 lakh, assures better arrangement next time

A day after five persons, who visited the air show organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Marina beach in Chennai, died due to heat-related exhaustion, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (October 7, 2024) condoled the deaths and announced a solatium of ₹5 lakh to the families of each of the deceased. “I am pained to learn that five precious human lives were lost due to extreme heat and other medical reasons. This is an irreparable and huge loss to the families of the deceased. I extend my deep condolences to them. I have directed for granting a solatium of ₹5 lakh to the families of each of the deceased,” Mr. Stalin said.

Oil prices extend upward march on Mideast tensions

World oil prices rallied more than 2% on Monday (October 7, 2024) as tensions escalated in the crude-rich Middle East one year after the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel. European stock markets mostly rose after more big gains in Asia as China’s stimulus boost, a strengthening U.S. economy and the outlook for interest rates in major economies outweighed geopolitical unrest.

India vs Bangladesh T20Is | Varun Chakravarthy makes a grand return to the National fold

The disappointment at being ignored was replaced by relief and joy on Sunday when Varun made a successful comeback. His three-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the first T20I here signalled good times to come. The 33-year-old made his way back to the Indian team on the back of strong shows in the last two editions of the IPL.

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed as full-time head coach of Sri Lanka till 2026 T20 World Cup

Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya was on Monday (October 7, 2024) appointed as full-time head coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team until the end of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The former left-handed opener was Sri Lanka’s interim coach since early July, and after he impressed in the role against India and England, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to hand him full-time responsibility.

Celebrated Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who made India a talking point in world gymnastics by securing a historic fourth place finish in vault in the 2016 Rio Olympics, on Monday (October 7, 2024) announced her retirement from the sport. The 31-year-old took to social media platform ‘X’ to announce her decision.