New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Multinational tech company Microsoft is planning to update Office for iPad with support for Apple's latest iPadOS trackpad and mouse support. According to The Verge, the software maker has always been quick to update its range of iOS apps with Apple's latest software features, and work is already underway to update Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Back in March, Apple surprised everyone with cursor support in iPadOS back in March, and developers are now racing to update their iPad apps. Earlier this week, TechCrunch reported that Microsoft is working on cursor support for Office for iPad, that's "expected to ship in Office for iPad this fall." It is understood that Microsoft is planning to include cursor support by the fall so that it could come to some Office apps a lot sooner. However, as of now, Microsoft is not sharing details on its exact plans. The tech company was quick to roll out iPad Split View for Outlook on iOS last year, it released a unified Off
Kochi (Kerala), May 11 (ANI): An Air India Express flight carrying 177 Indian nationals including 2 infants from Kuala Lumpur landed at Cochin International Airport. The flight repatriated Indian nationals under 'Vande Bharat Mission' from aboard. They will be screened and quarantined under the coronavirus pandemic guidelines.
Panaji (Goa), May 11 (ANI): A special train carrying 1,055 passengers left from Goa for Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur on May 10. Indian Railways is running special trains for stranded people in several states to send them back to their home state in view of coronavirus lockdown.
Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): An Air India flight carrying 241 Indian nationals from Philippines's Manila has arrived in Mumbai. This is the first flight from Philippines for repatriation of Indians in the wake of coronavirus lockdown. The repatriation of Indians from abroad is taking place under 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): A 'Shramik' special train carrying migrant workers left Delhi for Bihar on May 10. Railways has started running 'Shramik' special train form May 01amid coronavirus lockdown. "Total number of 375 'Shramik' special trains has dropped around 4.5 lakh migrant workers to their home state so far. Railways to run more 'Shramik' special trains for migrant workers in coming days," informed Chairman of Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav. Thousands of migrant workers are stranded in different cities due to coronavirus lockdown.
New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): In a bid to understand the growing use of e-cigarettes among youth, researchers have analysed the factors that influence adolescents to use it frequently. In the Public Health Nursing study of 1,556 adolescents in Korea, 55.1 per cent reported that they had used e-cigarettes for 6 to 30 days in the past month and 44.9 per cent used them from 1 to 5 days. The belief of e-cigarettes being less harmful than tobacco cigarettes is one of the major factors behind the growing use. The other reasons include the easy availability of e-cigarettes, and that they have various added flavours to it.Also, frequent users were more likely to have a higher weekly allowance, less likely to live with family, and more likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke at home. "Due to the characteristics of e-cigarettes, such as ease of purchase and the addition of taste and flavouring, the risk of continued use in adolescents is particularly high," said corresponding author Hyunmi Son, PhD
Ambala (Haryana), May 11 (ANI): The social distancing norms failed during repatriation of migrant workers in Haryana. Total number of 267 migrant workers was sent back to their home state, Uttar Pradesh by 7special buses from Haryana's Ambala. "Face masks and food items were provided to migrant workers for their journey," said an official. However, '2-gaj doori'- social distancing was not maintained here.According to the global health guidelines, social distancing is an important precautionary measure to contain coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, 70 migrant workers are still waiting for their turn to go back to their home state.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 11 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren provided a rickshaw, an assistance amount and mask to Rajkumar Ravidas, who was living a life of hardship. The Chief Minister said that the state government is sensitive towards the poor and needy. If any such crisis arises, immediate actions will be taken to provide assistance to them. The Chief Minister also encouraged him and said that this rickshaw will enable Ravidas to earn and support his family. Rajkumar Ravidas lives near St. Xavier's College in Ranchi. His rickshaw was stolen a few days ago. In such a situation, he was earning as a rag-picker and living a life of hardship. Also due to lockdown, he had no means of earning.
Jhalawar (Rajasthan), May 11 (ANI): The workers of Rajasthan Textile Mills staged protest outside the factory in Jhalawar. Labourers also pelted stones at the factory gate, vandalized CCTV cameras and lights including vehicles. Police reached at the site and controlled the situation. Jhalawar's Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rajesh Yadav said, "There was some dispute between the management and labourers over salary payment. Labourers said that they were not given full salary".
North 24 Parganas (WB), May 11 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown, academic year has been disrupted. Due to cancelled classes and examinations, students are using technology to attend their classes. Teachers are using online platforms to impart education to the students. However, teachers are facing problems in explaining few queries to students through online classes.
Ludhiana (Punjab), May 10 (ANI): After almost two-month break due to coronavirus lockdown, textile companies in Ludhiana resumed their operations even as threat of COVID-19 still looms large. Ludhiana Knitwear and Hosiery Association chairman Vinod Thapar said the textile industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus-induced lockdown, and even though the business is slowly taking off, it is still going through tough times. "The industry is going through tough times but we are making our best efforts to ensure that migrant workers don't go home," Thapar said.
Muzaffarpur (Bihar), May 10 (ANI): As many as 160 migrant workers staying at a quarantine facility in Muzaffarpur on Sunday protested and demanded COVID-19 testing and sanitisation in the facility, after three people tested positive for the deadly virus. So far, Bihar has reported 591 COVID-19 positive cases.
Mumbai, May 10 (ANI): Ahead of Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, BJP leader Ashish Shelar on May 10 said the party has no issues in agreeing to contest the polls unopposed if all major parties follow suit. He said, "If every (major) party agrees on unopposed elections to Maharashtra Legislative Council, BJP will also agree. BJP has fielded 4 candidates according to its strength. If unopposed elections are to happen, the CM would have to take the Congress along." Elections in the state are scheduled to be held on May 21.
Bengaluru, May 10 (ANI): Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar felicitated sanitation workers, home guards, Asha workers etc in Bengaluru on May 10. He was accompanied by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner Anil Kumar and Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka stands at 794, which includes 30 deaths so far.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Taking no chance, Bhopal Police made traffic violators sanitise currency notes before taking them as challan money. The unique step has been taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. Speaking on this, Bhopal SP Shailendra Singh said that they are taking all precautions to minimise chances of contracting COVID-19. Police is keeping strict vigil at the checkpoints to avoid casual movements.
Gurugram (Haryana), May 10 (ANI): Speaking on the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Sikkim, defence expert Ravi Arora told ANI that the incident seems to be a "little intriguing" as China is facing global isolation over coronavirus pandemic, and needs support of India. Arora said, "Unless this was a mistake, or an inadvertent mistake that they did not realise we would react, then it is a very deliberate act. And to do this deliberate act at this time when China needs India's support in every fora, particularly because it is getting isolated in the world on the question of the coronavirus outbreak, it is strange that the Chinese have done this."
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Rohtang Pass witnessed fresh snowfall on May 10. The entire landscape was covered under the white blanket of snow. Vehicular traffic in the area has been affected due to snowfall. Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley to Lahaul and Spiti Valleys.
Lucknow, May 10 (ANI): Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds was witnessed in parts of Lucknow on May 10. With lockdown in force to prevent the spread of COVID-19, most people were in their homes. According to IMD, minimum temperature recorded at 24? Celsius.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): A fire broke out in a bus which was parked inside the depot in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on May 10. The fire was later brought under control and extinguished with the help of fire tenders. No casualties were reported.
Berhampur (Odisha), May 10 (ANI): Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles came out of the nests to crawl towards Odisha's Rushikulya beach. Females of the species nest together in large numbers at mass nesting sites. They hatch in 45 to 60 days, depending on the temperature of the sand and weather conditions. Amid COVID-19 lockdown, outsiders have been stopped from reaching the spot.