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Rajesh Gopinathan quits as TCS CEO; K Krithivasan appointed CEO-designate
Krithivasan shall take over as the CEO and MD of TCS in the next financial year
 "Rajesh Gopinathan quits as TCS CEO; K Krithivasan appointed CEO-designate")
Fact check: Did Asle Toje call PM Modi biggest contender for Nobel Prize?
Reports claimed that deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee Asle Toje endorsed PM Narendra Modi for the coveted prize. But did he really say so? Find out here
 "Fact check: Did Asle Toje call PM Modi biggest contender for Nobel Prize?")
Influenza H3N2 or Covid-19 XBB 1.16? Here's how you can differentiate
As cases of Influenza H3N2, and Covid-19 variant XBB 1.16 are on the rise, here's how you can differentiate between the two
 "Influenza H3N2 or Covid-19 XBB 1.16? Here's how you can differentiate")
Govt has no central data on heart attack, cancer, HIV: MoHFW to Rajya Sabha
Heart diseases contributed 28.1% of the total deaths in India, in 2016 compared to 15.2% in 1990
 "Govt has no central data on heart attack, cancer, HIV: MoHFW to Rajya Sabha")
Canada to deport 700 Indian students who produced fake docs for admissions
The matter gained traction when the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) began its investigation as these students applied for permanent residence after completing their studies
 "Canada to deport 700 Indian students who produced fake docs for admissions")
Is Xi Jinping a good leader? Here is what Chinese chatbot answered
According to experts, censors on chatbots could strengthen ideological control and further separate China digitally from the rest of the world
 "Is Xi Jinping a good leader? Here is what Chinese chatbot answered")
Global environment gloomier, India to grow at 6% next year: CRISIL
CRISIL said that the risks to inflation are 'tilted upward' due to the predictions of El Nino over the next couple of months
 "Global environment gloomier, India to grow at 6% next year: CRISIL")
IT hardware manufacturers flag PLI investment clause; cite demand issues
The IT manufacturers have said that they have underutilised capacities that first need to be used up before they can commit to further expansion
 "IT hardware manufacturers flag PLI investment clause; cite demand issues")
Only BJP members allowed to speak in Parliament, says TMC MP Mahua Moitra
In a tweet on Thursday, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said that Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla was allowing 'only BJP' ministers to speak in the parliament
 "Only BJP members allowed to speak in Parliament, says TMC MP Mahua Moitra")
Stuck in traffic jams in Delhi? Here is what's slowing down the capital
For the past few days, commuters in Delhi have been complaining about jams across the city. But why is the Capital choking with high traffic? Find out here
 "Stuck in traffic jams in Delhi? Here is what's slowing down the capital")
Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings support for upcoming Ear (2) on Phone (1): Details
The software update is based on Android 13 operating system, which was rolled out to Phone (1) last month with the Nothing OS 1.5 update
 "Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings support for upcoming Ear (2) on Phone (1): Details")
Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand
Following the earthquake, reports in the New Zealand media suggest issuance of relevant rescue measures in the region
 "Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand")
5G adoption to take time, only a third of users may switch by March 2025
High cost of 5G devices and readily available 4G network shaping users' behaviour
 "5G adoption to take time, only a third of users may switch by March 2025")
Eric Garcetti: Everything you need to know about new US ambassador to India
Eric Garcetti's tenure as mayor of Los Angeles saw several high points, like adopting a $15 minimum wage and his regular briefings during the Covid-19 pandemic. But, it had some setbacks as well
 "Eric Garcetti: Everything you need to know about new US ambassador to India")
All you need to know about the richest Indian families and their wealth
Aditya Birla Group, a family business and 7 generations old, has a presence in various sectors, including metals, financial services, and retail
 "All you need to know about the richest Indian families and their wealth")
PAN-Aadhar link to ITR filing: Complete these 5 financial tasks by March 31
From linking PAN card and Aadhaar Card to submission of updated income tax return (ITR), failure to meet these deadlines may lead to financial losses
 "PAN-Aadhar link to ITR filing: Complete these 5 financial tasks by March 31")
Crypto firms see no long term impact of fall of US banks, investors unsure
SVB crisis: After the SVB was shut down by US regulators on Friday, the crypto market plunged deep into the red, but they had largely recovered by Tuesday
 "Crypto firms see no long term impact of fall of US banks, investors unsure")
$100 mn repaid to Standard Chartered Bank, encumbrance released: Vedanta
Recently, Vedanta said that it has prepaid all its debt that was due for repayment till March 2023
 "$100 mn repaid to Standard Chartered Bank, encumbrance released: Vedanta")
Funding woes remain for Indian fintechs despite revival of big bets
Investments among fintech start-ups in India saw a decline of 47% YoY in 2022 at $5.65 billion, compared to $10.7 billion the previous year
 "Funding woes remain for Indian fintechs despite revival of big bets")
Banks from 18 countries get RBI's nod to trade in rupee: Centre in RS
Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad said that 60 such approvals have been given by the RBI
 "Banks from 18 countries get RBI's nod to trade in rupee: Centre in RS")
