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IIT Madras testing plan for hyperloop parallel to Chennai-Bengaluru route
IIT Madras has demonstrated contactless propulsion and braking for the project, and will be ready technology-wise by July 2023
 "IIT Madras testing plan for hyperloop parallel to Chennai-Bengaluru route")
China could face deluge of Covid deaths in new year without pandemic curbs
By the end of April 2023, China may see 1.7 million deaths from this wave of infections, Airfinity said
 "China could face deluge of Covid deaths in new year without pandemic curbs")
Top Headlines: India's billionaire club shrinks, Airtel 5G monetisation
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US immigrants generate 36% of nation's innovation, finds NBER study
About 36% of the innovative output of the past three decades can be attributed to immigrants - who make up 16% of the country's inventors, the paper concludes
 "US immigrants generate 36% of nation's innovation, finds NBER study")
Tech darling that rose 2,500% in 2021 now among India's worst performers
The beating in the company's shares has wiped away 129 billion rupees ($1.6 billion) in market value
 "Tech darling that rose 2,500% in 2021 now among India's worst performers")
Reorienting India's food programme a politically deft move, says Nomura
The govt last week discontinued a version of a free-food program for low income households, and replaced it with the new initiative that will also give out free grains while lowering the quantity
 "Reorienting India's food programme a politically deft move, says Nomura")
Here are five global space exploration missions to watch out for in 2023
With many bold advances and launches due in 2023, we are entering a new phase akin to the "Golden era" of space launches in the 1960s and '70s
 "Here are five global space exploration missions to watch out for in 2023")
As Covid-19 cases start rising, demand for masks, sanitisers grows: Report
The demand for premium masks costing more than Rs 2,000 has been rising rapidly among travellers
 "As Covid-19 cases start rising, demand for masks, sanitisers grows: Report")
China to end quarantines for inbound travellers as 'Covid Zero' dismantled
People arriving in China will only be required to obtain negative Covid test results within 48 hours of departure, according to a statement from the National Health Commission Monday
 "China to end quarantines for inbound travellers as 'Covid Zero' dismantled")
Chinese public displays mixed emotions on sudden ending of Covid Zero
The restrictions became too much for many in China to bear in late November, when protests erupted in dozens of cities - the most widespread unrest the Asian nation has seen in decades
 "Chinese public displays mixed emotions on sudden ending of Covid Zero")
4 indigenous species in India that need conservation efforts in 2023
India has only about 300-900 Gharials, fewer than 1,000 Lesser Floricans, fewer than 250 Great Indian Bustards and only 674 Asiatic Lions
 "4 indigenous species in India that need conservation efforts in 2023")
Top headlines: Telcos get green signal, states start mock drills, and more
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China's economy is showing increasing strain from the Covid tsunami
Even before the curbs were lifted, China's economy was struggling, with a slump in consumer spending deepening and industrial output growing the slowest since the spring lockdowns
 "China's economy is showing increasing strain from the Covid tsunami")
States start mock drills, get the beds and O2 ready to take on Covid
The airport tests are aimed at a 2 per cent sample of all incoming international travellers
 "States start mock drills, get the beds and O2 ready to take on Covid")
What has made Odisha Millets Mission a success story in such a short time
For thousands of farmers, the path towards relative higher income has been smoothened by active help from the Odisha Millets Mission
 "What has made Odisha Millets Mission a success story in such a short time")
'Do not expect a surge in India': Gagandeep Kang on Covid-19 variant BF.7
In a series of tweets, Kang signalled that the situation in India is not alarming and there are no new variants of the virus
 "'Do not expect a surge in India': Gagandeep Kang on Covid-19 variant BF.7")
China likely seeing 1 mn Covid infections, 5,000 virus deaths every day
This current wave may see the daily case rate rise to 3.7 million in January, according to Airfinity Ltd., a London-based analytics firm
 "China likely seeing 1 mn Covid infections, 5,000 virus deaths every day")
Some of the world's biggest economies hunting for alternatives to US dollar
Smaller nations, including at least a dozen in Asia, are also experimenting with de-dollarization. Corporates around the world are selling an unprecedented portion of their debt in local currencies
 "Some of the world's biggest economies hunting for alternatives to US dollar")
Low Payments, no respect: Why quality of free legal aid in districts is bad
About 20% of legal aid counsels identified a lack of infrastructure, such as designated chambers for interacting with clients
 "Low Payments, no respect: Why quality of free legal aid in districts is bad")
Top Headlines: Manufacturing firms shine, defence exports treble, and more
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