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Watch: RCB Star's Gravity-Defying Save In WPL Reminds Fans Of De Villiers

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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers holds a special in the hearts of all Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans. De Villiers, who joined RCB in 2011, played with the franchise for over a decade before hanging his boots in 2021. Apart from his unmatched skills with the bat, which saw him pile plenty of runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the former South Africa batter was also a force to reckon with on the outfield. In 2018, de Villiers had pulled off a gravity-defying catch on the boundary ropes during a match against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

On Thursday, RCB fans got to witness a similar moment as Australia all-rounder Georgia Wareham saved a certain six with her acrobatic effort, which had a hint of nostalgia to it.

Wareham’s effort reminded RCB fans of de Villiers’ stunning catch in 2018. The incident took place during the WPL 2024 match between RCB and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Here’s how Internet reacted:

Meanwhile, DC braved a sensational battering from Smriti Mandhana to hand a fighting RCB a 25-run defeat.

Mandhana fused power and grace to score 74 (43b, 10×4, 3×6) but other batters did not quite make it big as Royal Challengers, who were without indisposed star all-rounder Elysse Perry, ended up at 169 for nine.

The Capitals made a challenging 194 for five as Shafali Varma mustered a 31-ball 50 after they were asked to bat first.

But that total was under severe threat when Mandhana tore into the DC attack with panache.

After her dismissal, the task only grew steeper for RCB as left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen (3/21) produced an excellent spell. RCB lost six wickets for 18 runs at that stage.

This was RCB’s first defeat of the season.

(With RCB Inputs)

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Hyderabad

Two migrant workers killed, one injured in road accident in Siddipet

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The victims were engaged in Mallanna Sagar reservoir works.

Published Date – 1 March 2024, 11:40 AM


Two migrant workers killed, one injured in road accident in Siddipet


Siddipet: Two migrant workers died while one was critically injured after a speeding lorry hia two-wheeler near Thoguta of Siddipet district on Friday morning.

The victims were engaged in Mallanna Sagar reservoir works. The condition of the injured is also said to be critical. He was rushed to the area hospital at Dubbak for treatment. The deceased were not yet identified.

The Thoguta police have registered a case. The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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Class 12 paper in UP Board exams leaked on WhatsApp

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The District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Agra, Dinesh Kumar, has lodged a complaint with the police in Agra’s Fatehpur Sikri.

Updated On – 1 March 2024, 08:54 AM


Class 12 paper in UP Board exams leaked on WhatsApp


Agra: The mathematics and biology question papers of the Uttar Pradesh class 12 Board exam were allegedly shared on a WhatsApp group an hour after the examinations began on Thursday.

The District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Agra, Dinesh Kumar, has lodged a complaint with the police in Agra’s Fatehpur Sikri.

The principal of Atar Singh Inter College, Rajhauli, in Kiraoli in Fathepur Sikri, his son, who works as a computer operator at the institute, and others have been named in the complaint, the FIR said.

It is alleged that the question papers were posted on the WhatsApp group “All Principals Agra” by the principal’s son.

Joint Director of Secondary Education Department and Observer for the exams, Mukesh Agrawal, said, “We have formed a committee after the incident, and accordingly directed the officials concerned to take necessary steps in this regard. Legal action will be taken against those who have done this act.”

The question papers were shared an hour after the exam began in the second shift, officials said.

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Meta To Stop Paying Australian News Media

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Meta To Stop Paying Australian News Media

Facebook News in Australia and would not renew deals with news publishers. (File)

Sydney:

Facebook parent Meta announced Friday it would no longer pay Australian media companies for news, prompting a government warning that the firm was in “dereliction” of past promises.

Extending a global retreat from news content, Meta said it would scrap the Facebook News tab in Australia and would not renew deals with news publishers worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

“People don’t come to Facebook for news and political content,” the firm said, explaining the move.

The decision had been on the cards, but will come as a hammer blow for Australian news outlets already struggling to stay afloat.

Meta had previously announced it would not renew content deals with news publishers in the United States, Britain, France and Germany.

The social media giant had been pushed into paying for news by governments hoping to level the media playing field and support struggling news firms.

Media companies around the world have seen a decline in revenues for years, with advertisers flocking to popular digital platforms like Google and Facebook to reach consumers.

Three years ago, Meta’s promise to pay news outlets prompted the Australian government to water down legislation governing online platforms and their relationships with the news media.

On Friday, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland expressed anger at Meta’s announcement and suggested the government may take retaliatory measures.

“Meta’s decision to no longer pay for news content in a number of jurisdictions represents a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media,” Rowland said.

“The decision removes a significant source of revenue for Australian news media businesses. Australian news publishers deserve fair compensation for the content they provide.”

Rowland said the government would “work through all available options” to address the issue, in consultation with the country’s communications regulator.

The government was “committed to promoting a strong, sustainable and diverse media sector given its vital importance to our democracy and social cohesion”, she said.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Hyderabad

Two arrested, 1.4 kgs of marijuana seized in Hyderabad

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In the first instance, 650 grams was seized from Brijesh Kumar Pandey at Kaisar Nagar in Gajularamaram. The Suraram police are investigating. 

Published Date – 1 March 2024, 11:29 AM


Two arrested, 1.4 kgs of marijuana seized in Hyderabad


Hyderabad: The Cyberabad SOT simultaneously raided two places and caught two persons and seized 1.4 kgs marijuana on Friday.

In the first instance, 650 grams was seized from Brijesh Kumar Pandey at Kaisar Nagar in Gajularamaram. The Suraram police are investigating.

In another case, the SOT police raided a boy’s hostel at KPHB Colony and caught N.Sai Kumar and N. Srinivas in possession of 750 grams of marijuana. KPHB police are investigating.

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War causes $19.6 bn in losses to Ukraine’s culture, tourism: PM

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Denys Shmyhal added on Thursday that 900 historical and cultural sites in Ukraine were destroyed or damaged during the war.

Published Date – 1 March 2024, 11:11 AM


War causes $19.6 bn in losses to Ukraine’s culture, tourism: PM

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Kiev: Ukraine‘s ongoing war with Russia has incurred losses of at least $19.6 billion to the country’s cultural and tourism sectors, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Shmyhal added on Thursday that 900 historical and cultural sites in Ukraine were destroyed or damaged during the war, Xinhua news agency reported.

Kiev plans to create a special register of the destroyed cultural and tourism facilities, which will be a tool for determining the amount of compensation from Russia, he said.

According to him, Ukraine needs $8.9 billion to restore cultural and tourist sites.

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JNU Student Groups Face Off Late Night Over Student Union Polls

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JNU Student Groups Face Off Late Night Over Student Union Polls

The university administration is yet to issue a statement over the incident.

New Delhi:

Three students were injured at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed groups clashed on Thursday night, police said.

Videos shared by the student groups show chaos inside the university campus as a group of students rain blows and attack each other during a general body meeting for the upcoming students’ union polls.

An argument broke out between the groups over the selection of election committee members at the School of Languages last night after which the students began fighting with each other.

One of the videos shows a student bleeding from his head as he is led away from the group, while another shows a man tossing a cycle at a group of students. A few of them have admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after being injured, a JNU official told new agency PTI.

While the university administration is yet to issue a statement over the incident, the student groups have blamed each other for the clash. However, the police said they have not received any complaints in the matter.

Left-affiliated Democratic Students’ Federation (DSF) and All India Students Association (AISA) alleged ABVP members disrupted the meeting and used casteist and sexist slurs to threaten students and heckle security guards.

“The VC office must acknowledge this act of vandalism and violence by the ABVP goons, whose faces are clearly visible and are seen in the videos circulating online. These perpetrators must be punished; they should be booked under relevant sections for unleashing such unprecedented violence,” the AISA said in a statement.

The right wing students’ group blamed JNU Students’ Union and Students’ Federation of India (SFI) president, Aishe Ghosh for launching a “vicious attack on students” and also targeting disabled students.

“The assault on students of the School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies represents a grave violation of the principles of education, tolerance, and human decency,” the ABVP said.

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Hyderabad: Man stabbed to death over previous enmity at Marredpally

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The victim Mohd. Imran(25) a local resident had disputes with Sandeep Bahadur, a Nepal native over some issues. 

Published Date – 1 March 2024, 11:17 AM


Hyderabad: Man stabbed to death over previous enmity at Marredpally

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Hyderabad: A man was murdered allegedly over a previous enmity by his opponents at Marredpally on Thursday night.

The victim Mohd. Imran(25) a local resident had disputes with Sandeep Bahadur, a Nepal native over some issues.

Police said Sandeep had called Imran to sort out  the issues  and stabbed him to death.

Marredpally police are investigating.

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People's high turnout to frustrate enemies: Leader

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The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot at a polling station in Tehran in the first minutes of voting to elect the members of the country’s next parliament and the Assembly of Experts.

“Our dear nation should know that today, the eyes of many people in the world, both individuals and politicians and those who hold prestigious national and political positions, are on Iran,” the Leader told reporters present at the polling station at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh.

Ayatollah Khamenei called for a high turnout to disappoint enemies and ill-wishers. “Both our friends and people who are interested in the Iranian nation, as well as ill-wishers who are attracted to the issues in our country and our beloved nation from every perspective pay attention to these [elections.] The people need to make friends happy and ill-wishers disappointed.”

He further addressed the people who are still doubtful that the votes can bring changes to the country to seize the opportunity and go to the polling stations to cast their ballots.

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CBSE Board Exam 2024: Class 10 Science Paper Tomorrow, Check Questions From Previous Year

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CBSE Board Exam 2024: Class 10 Science Paper Tomorrow, Check Questions From Previous Year

New Delhi:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Science board exam for class 10 tomorrow, March 2, 2024. Students can visit the official website of the CBSE to check sample papers and previous year question papers. The papers are available from the year 2019.

The following is a list of important questions with high marking from previous year Science paper.

Important questions from Science paper 2023: 

Q) All the reproductive methods of living organisms are broadly categorised into two types : 1. Asexual reproduction, and 2. Sexual reproduction. 
Asexual reproduction involves the participation of a single parent without the formation of gametes, fertilisation and transfer of genetic material. This method is a common means of rapidly increasing offsprings under favourable conditions.  

  • (a)    Name the type of fission that occurs in Leishmania and Plasmodium.     
  • (b)    Write one advantage of sexual mode of reproduction over asexual reproduction.     
  • (c)    Give reasons why :  
  • (i)    Colonies of yeast fail to multiply in water but multiply in sugar solution. 
  • (ii)    Rhizopus individuals do not grow on a dry slice of bread.      
  • (c) Name the filamentous structures a student could identify when he collected water from a pond that appeared dark green. How do these organisms multiply ? Explain.

Q) (a) An object is placed in front of a convex lens of focal length f. If the distance of the object from the lens is 2f, draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image. Write the value of magnification 
in this case. 
(b) A student has focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. The situation is as given below : 
Length of the flame = 2 cm 
 Focal length of the lens = 12 cm 
 Distance of the flame from the lens = 16 cm 
 If the flame is perpendicular to the principal axis of the lens, calculate the values of the following : 
(i) Distance of the image from the lens 
(ii) Length of the image formed

Q) (i) List three points of difference between nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals. 
(ii) How are auxins related with the bending of plant shoot towards unidirectional light ? Explain.

Q) The ability of a medium to refract light is expressed in terms of its optical density. Optical density has a definite connotation. It is not the same as mass density. On comparing two media, the one with the large refractive index is optically denser medium than the other. The other medium with a lower refractive index is optically rarer. Also the speed of light through a given medium is inversely proportional to its optical density. 

  • (i) Determine the speed of light in diamond if the refractive index of diamond with respect to vacuum is 2.42. Speed of light in vacuum is 3×108 m/s. 
  • (ii) Refractive indices of glass, water and carbon disulphide are 1.5, 1.33 and 1.62 respectively. If a ray of light is incident in these media at the same angle (say θ), then write the increasing order of the angle of refraction in these media. 1
  • (iii) (A) The speed of light in glass is 2×108 m/s and in water is 2.25×108 m/s.