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		India
		Frail Heeraba was reservoir of strength Her years of struggle symbol of Indian ideals, says Murmu Flyers transiting from 6 high-risk nations may not need -ve RT-PCR More India News»

		Science
		Not neurons, but synapses, form working memory, 'hold' info : Study Pfizer's hemophilia B gene therapy succeeds in late-stage study Smartwatch data shows Covid booster vaccine is safe: Lancet study More Science News»

		Technology
		How to create a secret folder on Windows to store private files Such a folder has no icon and no name in the form of text, so it cannot be seen unless the mouse is hovering over it. This folder can be used to store any private documents that you don't want other users, especially children, to see or access. When Qualcomm beat Google to acquire chip startup led by an ex-Apple employee Last year, Qualcomm acquired Nuvia, a startup led by ex-Apple and Google employees Gerald Williams, Manu Gulati, and John Bruno, respectively. Incidentally, Qualcomm was not the only company eyeing the chip startup founded by these former top execs of Apple and Google. Reports suggest that Google, too, wanted to acquire the company primarily for its talent. However, Qualcomm emerged as the winner with its $1.4 billion offer. Vivo X90 Pro global variant spotted on Geekbench, Wireless Power Consortium Media reports suggest that the global variant of the Vivo X90 Pro has now surfaced on the Wireless Power Consortium and Geekbench certification websites. More Technology News»

		Business
		Luxe drive: Cars with price tag of over Rs 1 0 lakh corner record 4 1 % of market 2022 sees sale of 6L new vehicles in Delhi, 32% jump since last year EPFO issues guidelines to avail higher pension More Business News»

		Sports
		PM Modi speaks with Pant's family, inquires about his health Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed Rishabh Pant's family to take stock of his health after the Indian cricketer met with a horrific accident at the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the wee hours on Friday. Pele, the 'black pearl' who charmed the world, no more Pele, the magical Brazilian football star who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died at 82 in Sao Paulo on Thursday. He had been in and out of hospital in recent months after a tumor was found on his colon. Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord reports normal after accident Rishabh Pant, who met with a serious accident Friday morning and is being treated at the Max Hospital in Dehradun, is in stable condition. The reports of CT scan of his brain and spinal cord have returned "normal", BCCI officials who are in constant touch with Max Dehradun said. Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. More Sports News»

		Education
		No dearth of talent in Delhi govt school students: Manish Sisodia There is no dearth of talent among the Delhi government school students, who are claiming top spots in every field on the back of their hard work and determination, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Friday. Attending annual day functions at government schools, Sisodia said that strengthening the education system has been the priority of the Delhi government and that the schools have transformed from tent schools to talent schools. HC seeks DU response on plea alleging arbitrariness in seat allocation in LLB admission The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi University on a plea alleging arbitrariness in the "seat pattern allocation" adopted for admission to its law course this year. RSMSSB CET 2022 admit card released on rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in, download link here The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) has released the admit card for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2022. Candidates who have registered for the exam can check and download their admit card from the official website at recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in. More Education News»

		Environment
		What causes lake-effect snow like Buffalo's storms? It’s hard for most people to imagine more than 4 feet of snow in one storm, but such extreme snowfall events happen along the eastern edges of the Great Lakes. The phenomenon is called “lake-effect snow". It starts with cold, dry air from Canada. As the bitter cold air sweeps across the relatively warmer Great Lakes, it sucks up more and more moisture that falls as snow. They survived the hunters: Now king penguins face climate change What is the link between winter storms and global warming? The world is getting warmer, winters included. The US, however, has experienced severe winter storms in recent years, and experts are taking a closer look at the link between these extreme cold events and climate change. While the link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, the behavior of winter storms is governed by complex atmospheric dynamics that are more difficult to study. More Environment News»

		World
		Romania court orders 30-day-detention of influencer Andrew Tate A Romanian court on Friday ordered the 30-day-detention of controversial influencer Andrew Tate following his arrest for alleged human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal group. Vatican: Benedict in stable condition, participated in Mass Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was in stable condition Friday after suffering a decline in his health and participated in a private Mass in his room, the Vatican said, as the faithful in Rome honored "this last stretch of his pilgrimage." How US weapons are helping Ukraine in war against Russia President Joe Biden says the US will keep supplying Ukraine the weapons it needs to fight Russia for “as long as it takes.” Honoring that pledge is forcing the Pentagon and its NATO counterparts to change the way they do business. More World News»

		Environment
		What causes lake-effect snow like Buffalo's storms? It’s hard for most people to imagine more than 4 feet of snow in one storm, but such extreme snowfall events happen along the eastern edges of the Great Lakes. The phenomenon is called “lake-effect snow". It starts with cold, dry air from Canada. As the bitter cold air sweeps across the relatively warmer Great Lakes, it sucks up more and more moisture that falls as snow. They survived the hunters: Now king penguins face climate change What is the link between winter storms and global warming? The world is getting warmer, winters included. The US, however, has experienced severe winter storms in recent years, and experts are taking a closer look at the link between these extreme cold events and climate change. While the link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, the behavior of winter storms is governed by complex atmospheric dynamics that are more difficult to study. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Mission 90: BJP readies for mega rural outreach in Telangana The BJP will launch its 'Mission 90' plan for next year's assembly elections with a massive village outreach programme from January 15 to February 5 and hold 10,000 gram sabhas. Driver & aide held, 2 on run in bizman SUV stealing case in Hyderabad Rajendranagar police on Friday cracked the businessman SUV stealing case by nabbing his car driver and his associate, four days after they ran away with the Toyota Fortuner and Apple iPhone. The arrested accused have been identified as Pendyala Sudarshan, 32, and Aleti Arjun, 23. Coffers brim as guzzlers push liquor sales to Rs 34,000 crore ahead of New Year in Telangana Guzzlers in Telangana kept state coffers brimming, particularly in the run-up to New Year, when citizens are partying hard after the two-year pandemic lull. With increased alcohol consumption from January 1 to December 30, liquor sales totalled 34,000 crore - a revenue jump of over 7,000 crore since 2021. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Pele was a one-man show: Harjinder Haryana Roadways bus driver, conductor played key role in rescuing Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant from burning car Driver Sushil Mann and conductor Paramjit Singh, posted in Panipat Depot, were returning from Haridwar as per routine when they saw the damaged vehicle and stopped the bus quickly to rescue Rishabh Pant from the car and enquired about his wellbeing. Haryana will continue to maintain performance in ease of doing business: Chief secy Haryana chief secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal on Friday directed all administrative secretaries of departments to ensure the satisfaction of all the citizens and business stakeholders in order to strengthen the ease of doing business across the state. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Narcotics seizures surge 10-fold in Gujarat Gujarat, known as the traditional route for narcotics smuggling, continued to witness big drug seizures in 2022. The seizures have increased 10 times in the past three years, according to the state home department. Glitches in Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority's portal stall realty launches; buyers hit too Developers across Ahmedabad are anxiously waiting for a slew of approvals for their projects as the online development permission system (ODPS) run by Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) is not operational. With the portal being defunct for at least a month and a half, approvals related to realty projects are pending. These include building use permission (BU), construction plan clearances, and the approval of progress reports. Hiraben's neighbours recall her simplicity, cordial relations with locals ​​​​One of the neighbours Kirtiben Patel said, "Hiraba lived here for nearly seven years and we used to meet her almost daily. She was a very humble and simple-natured woman and I personally feel that I lost my mother today. She always showered blessings on all of us. She was like a Raj-Mata of this society." More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Death of Tamil Nadu ex-MP a case of murder: Cops Cops call bluff of woman who faked kidnap in Chennai A 22-year-old woman from Vyasarpadi staged a kidnap drama to extract Rs 50,000 from her mother to spend lavishly with her boyfriend. But police called her bluff after scanning CCTV camera footage from the locality. Two get 7-year jail for forcing girl to end life in Cuddalore A special court handling Pocso cases, on Thursday, sentenced a councillor and an auto driver to seven years imprisonment for forcing a minor girl to end her life in a village in Cuddalore district. The girl hung herself from the prop roots of a banyan tree near her house. More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		A museum in Bengaluru will showcase India's technology, innovation & startup feats India’s technology industry is today pegged at $227 billion plus. It is time the country — the world’s software capital — built its own technology and innovation museum. Unsurprisingly, the country’s tech epicentre Bengaluru is hosting the endeavour. The city will soon house the country’s first Technology & Innovation Museum of India. Ex-technician, wife get jail in money-laundering case in Mysuru The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said a special court has convicted a former technician of Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, under the ministry of chemical and fertilizers, in Mysuru and his wife for offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. 6 peddlers store drugs in flat for New Year parties; held in Bengaluru Eight people were arrested by Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths in three separate cases of drug peddling. Six of them had stored huge quantities of narcotics in a flat at Kothanur, east Bengaluru, for supplying them to New Year eve parties. Police claim to have seized 2.5kg of MDMA, 350 ecstasy pills, 4kg hashish oil, 440 grams charas and 7kg ganja from them. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		A museum in Bengaluru will showcase India's technology, innovation & startup feats India’s technology industry is today pegged at $227 billion plus. It is time the country — the world’s software capital — built its own technology and innovation museum. Unsurprisingly, the country’s tech epicentre Bengaluru is hosting the endeavour. The city will soon house the country’s first Technology & Innovation Museum of India. Ex-technician, wife get jail in money-laundering case in Mysuru The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said a special court has convicted a former technician of Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, under the ministry of chemical and fertilizers, in Mysuru and his wife for offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. 6 peddlers store drugs in flat for New Year parties; held in Bengaluru Eight people were arrested by Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths in three separate cases of drug peddling. Six of them had stored huge quantities of narcotics in a flat at Kothanur, east Bengaluru, for supplying them to New Year eve parties. Police claim to have seized 2.5kg of MDMA, 350 ecstasy pills, 4kg hashish oil, 440 grams charas and 7kg ganja from them. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Tunisha Sharma's ex-BF kept showing concern, made break-up tough: Cops Seeking further remand of actor Sheezan Khan, the Valiv police on Friday told the Vasai court that the accused continued to show concern for his co-star Tunisha Sharma despite having broken up, which made it difficult for her to move on. Khan's police custody was extended till Saturday based on Tunisha's mother Vanita's supplementary police statement alleging physical assault of her daughter by Khan. New Year 2023: Beaches and shrines in Mumbai ready to meet rush this weekend New Year 2023 arrives on the weekend, and the pleasant chill in the air will add to the excitement of outdoor celebrations. Public party venues like Gateway of India, Juhu beach and Girgaum Chowpatty, as well as hotels and restaurants are expected to be filled with revellers Saturday night. 20 more mohalla clinics in Mumbai in new year Boosted by the response of the 52 Hridayasamrat Balasaheb Thackeray (HBT) or mohalla clinics set up in slums across the city, the BMC will in the new year open 20 to 23 more clinics. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi AQI to turn 'severe', construction activities banned However, non-polluting and non-dust generating activities, including plumbing, interior decoration and electrical and carpentry related work, will be allowed. Dense fog forecast for next 5 days in Delhi Child rights body guides schools against corporal punishment National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued “Guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment”, explaining long-term consequences of corporal punishment, legal aspects of indulging in it and detailing the norms for affirmative action. The directorate of education has asked all schools to follow it. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi AQI to turn 'severe', construction activities banned However, non-polluting and non-dust generating activities, including plumbing, interior decoration and electrical and carpentry related work, will be allowed. Dense fog forecast for next 5 days in Delhi Child rights body guides schools against corporal punishment National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued “Guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment”, explaining long-term consequences of corporal punishment, legal aspects of indulging in it and detailing the norms for affirmative action. The directorate of education has asked all schools to follow it. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Delhi AQI to turn 'severe', construction activities banned However, non-polluting and non-dust generating activities, including plumbing, interior decoration and electrical and carpentry related work, will be allowed. Dense fog forecast for next 5 days in Delhi Child rights body guides schools against corporal punishment National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued “Guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment”, explaining long-term consequences of corporal punishment, legal aspects of indulging in it and detailing the norms for affirmative action. The directorate of education has asked all schools to follow it. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Covid screen points, 30-bed hospitals set up in Prayagraj A district health official is saying that they have a plan to provide better healthcare for pilgrims and visitors during the upcoming Magh Mela. There will be two hospitals set up, one at Triveni and one at Ganga at Kali Sadak Pontoon Bridge No. 3. There will also be 12 first aid posts set up across the Mela Campus. Seers' camps come up on Magh Mela campus in Prayagraj Prayagraj, or the Hindu festival of worship of god Vishnu, is just six days away. With prominent seers and saints arriving at the campsites, preparations are in full swing for the month-long event. The first week of the festival, called Paush Purnima, is dedicated to fasting and prayer. The next week, called Kalpwas, features religious and spiritual activities such as yajna and special puja. The final week, called Magh Mela, is a time of celebration and pilgrimage. 20 cheetals, one chinkara mauled by stray dogs at pvt guest house A group of 20 spotted deer and one chinkara were killed by stray dogs at a private guest house in Chhatnag area of Prayagraj late on Monday night. The authorities kept the incident under wraps for two days and conducted the autopsy of the deer killed. They confirmed that the incident had taken place. A case has been filed against the private firm looking after the deer under provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Tigress found dead near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in MP A 10-year-old tigress was found dead outside Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in MP's Umaria district on Thursday evening, a couple of days after a cub was found dead and partly eaten inside the reserve. Woman who arrived in Madhya Pradesh from US via Delhi-Agra tests Covid positive; samples sent for genome sequencing The woman, her husband and daughter had arrived in India to meet kin on December 23 and came to Jabalpur via New Delhi and Agra, Joint Director of Health Services Dr Sanjay Mishra told PTI. 4 on a bike crash head-on into ambulance; 2 dead, 2 critical A youth and three girls on a bike slammed head-on into an ambulance in the BRTS corridor in Shyamla Hills locality on Thursday evening, killing two of the riders. The collision was so intense that the bike rider, a 20-year-old, and one of the girls died. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Three die after truck hits auto-rickshaw in Odisha's Kendrapada Sources said the truck coming from Kendrapada side hit the auto-rickshaw coming from opposite side. Because of the head-on collision, the auto-rickshaw driver along with his two friends inside the vehicle died. 2nd Crime Branch team to investigate death of 2 Russians Two days after the government ordered Crime Branch probe into the suspicious deaths of Russian lawmaker Antov Pavel (65) and his co-traveller Bydanov Vladimir (61) in a hotel at Rayagada on December 22 and 24 respectively, a team of four officers was sent to the crime scene, about 420 km from here, on Thursday. 'Ostracised' family spends nights in farm Twelve members of a family have taken shelter in the threshing yard of their farmland since Wednesday night after villagers allegedly ostracised them following political enmity, at Mirdhapali village under Sadar police station limits in Balangir district. More Bhubaneswar News»

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