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United Nation's nuclear watchdog IAEA to increase presence in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that it would step up its presence in Ukraine to help prevent a nuclear accident during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Omicron new subvariant accounts for 43% new Covid-19 infections in US

Omicron new subvariant XBB.1.5 is estimated to account for 43 per cent of the Covid-19 cases in the US for the week ending January 14, according to data released Friday by the US CDC

Congress holds talks with CPI-M on seat adjustments in Tripura polls

As per their earlier announcements, the CPI-M and the Congress on Friday held discussions on seat adjustments and contesting the upcoming Tripura Assembly elections together

Cryptocurrencies equivalent to gambling, says RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday reiterated that crypto currencies are equivalent to gambling, as their perceived value is only make believe

Right to Sight: Rajasthan first state to implement blindness control policy

In a first in the country, the Rajasthan government has implemented a policy for blindness control with the objective of 'Right to Sight'

NHAI lays down procedures for extensive audits to enhance road safety

NHAI has laid down extensive policy procedures for carrying out Road Safety Audit and responsibilities has been earmarked for all stakeholders for facilitating the audit

Himachal Pradesh restores old pension scheme for 136,000 employees

The just over a month old Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Friday fulfilled a key poll promise, with the Cabinet, at its first meeting, deciding to provide OPS to all government employees

New York judge penalises Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud

A key witness in the case was Allen Weisselberg, the company's long-serving chief financial officer

Need a globalisation which doesn't lead to climate or debt crisis: PM Modi

The Prime Minister made these comments in his opening remarks at the concluding session of the virtual "Voice of Global South" summit

AI announces cancellation, rescheduling of flights during Republic Day week

Air India announced the cancellation of domestic flights across some routes in accordance with the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Delhi Airport

CCI order strikes a blow to accelerating digital adoption in India: Google

Google said that the "directions in the CCI's order" strikes a blow at the ecosystem-wide efforts to accelerate digital adoption in the country

Great opportunity to look at sectors like green hydrogen: G20 Sherpa Kant

Kant further said that there will be a renewed push for green development and climate finance, with the concept of Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) woven in

Goyal calls upon Global South nations to help build resilient supply chains

Goyal also emphasised upon the need for de-politicisation of the global supply of essential medicines

Covid cases in China touch 900 million, hospitals crowded with patients

The report estimates that 64 per cent of the country's population has the virus, BBC said

SpaceX gears up to launch internet satellite service Starlink in S Korea

Starlink said on its website it will start its internet service in the country sometime during the second quarter of this year

Demolition process of two hotels identified as unsafe begins in Joshimath

The demolition work of Hotel Mount View and Malari Inn, which were identified as 'unsafe' and a threat to life and structures in proximity, in Joshimath, started on Thursday afternoon

Microsoft's OneNote for Mac gets AI-backed voice command feature 'Dictate'

Microsoft has rolled out the Dictate feature to OneNote for Mac, which was already available on Windows and on the web version of OneNote

Zomato CEO bought swanky sports cars after raising funds: Ashneer Grover

Zomato acquired the 10-minute delivery platform Blinkit for Rs 4,447 crore (about $568 million)

China issues 2nd highest alert for cold wave, forecasts heavy snow, gales

From Friday to January 17, temperatures are expected to plunge by 8 to 12 degrees Celsius in most of central and eastern China, according to the National Meteorological Centre

Apple may launch next-generation AirPods for $99, AirPods Max in 2024

Tech giant Apple will reportedly start mass shipments of next-generation AirPods which might cost $99 and new AirPods Max in the second half of next year or the first half of 2025