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Spotify to start handing over pink slips as soon as this week: Report
In October, Spotify laid off 38 people from its Gimlet Media and Parcast podcast studios
 "Spotify to start handing over pink slips as soon as this week: Report")
Covid-19 virus may have been 'stitched together' in a lab, says new study
The study argues that SARS-Cov-2 has some genetic features that may signal towards it being synthetically made in a lab
 "Covid-19 virus may have been 'stitched together' in a lab, says new study")
Apple first company to export phones worth $1 bn in a month from India
Apple overtook Samsung to become the highest exporter from India
 "Apple first company to export phones worth $1 bn in a month from India")
Ather Energy plans to build new EV facility, produce 1 mn more 2-wheelers
Ather Energy said it is talking with several state govts for establishment of a factory to meet the demand as adoption of electric two-wheelers stabilises following several fire mishaps last year
 "Ather Energy plans to build new EV facility, produce 1 mn more 2-wheelers")
LIVE: 10 killed in shooting at Chinese New Year party in California
Catch all the latest news and updates from around the world here
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Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot gets interim bail from Bombay HC
Dhoot approached the high court after co-accused Chanda Kochhar, former managing director and chief executive officer of the ICICI bank, and her husband were granted bail
 "Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot gets interim bail from Bombay HC")
Crypto wrap: Market continues to recover as total cap nears $1 trillion
There was a blip in the market on Thursday after the US agencies arrested the founder of Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Bitzlato, but it recovered on Friday
 "Crypto wrap: Market continues to recover as total cap nears $1 trillion")
Bombay High Court rejects Rapido's plea over plying bike-taxi in Pune
Bombay High Court has rejected a petition by bike-taxi aggregator Rapido against Pune RTO's refusal to grant it a license for plying two and three-wheelers taxis
 "Bombay High Court rejects Rapido's plea over plying bike-taxi in Pune")
iQOO confirms Neo 7 smartphone specifications ahead of February 16 launch
The Neo 7 will be available for purchase on Amazon India and iQOO e-store, announced iQOO on January 20
 "iQOO confirms Neo 7 smartphone specifications ahead of February 16 launch")
BharOS: Everything about India's indigenous mobile operating system
The BharOS was developed by JandKops, which has been incubated by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, a Section 8 (Not for Profit) Company established by IIT Madras
 "BharOS: Everything about India's indigenous mobile operating system")
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A23 5G go on sale with introductory offers
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A23 5G smartphones are available on Samsung exclusive stores and other online platforms
 "Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A23 5G go on sale with introductory offers")
What is the Regional Rapid Transit System? Everything you need to know
RRTS will offer high-frequency, point-to-point travel at an average speed of 160 kmph
 "What is the Regional Rapid Transit System? Everything you need to know")
Swiggy lays off 380 employees, CEO says 'very difficult decision': Report
CEO Sriharsha Majety said the growth rate has slowed down more than the company's projections
 "Swiggy lays off 380 employees, CEO says 'very difficult decision': Report")
Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the WFI chief in the eye of the storm?
Prominent wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have accused Singh of sexually exploiting women wrestlers 'for years'
 "Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the WFI chief in the eye of the storm?")
Reviewing SC decision, will cooperate with CCI on way forward: Google
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea by Google challenging a NCLAT order, which refused to stay operation of the CCI order imposing Rs 1337.76 crore fine
 "Reviewing SC decision, will cooperate with CCI on way forward: Google")
Auditors of GoMechanic had raised several red flags in accounting: Report
The firm did not maintain inventory records for receipts and issuance of goods directly received by the customers
 "Auditors of GoMechanic had raised several red flags in accounting: Report")
General Motors' employee union sues global CEO Mary Barra: Report
The company has failed to pay the 1,086 workers it laid off in 2017 while exiting the Indian market
 "General Motors' employee union sues global CEO Mary Barra: Report")
SC collegium reiterates gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal's name for Delhi HC
The top judicial appointment body, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, brushed aside the Centre's objections Kirpal's elevation as Delhi HC judge
 "SC collegium reiterates gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal's name for Delhi HC")
Auto Expo 2023 witnesses turnout of 636k visitors after a 3-yr hiatus: SIAM
Auto Expo 2023 was led by the automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Kia India, Toyota Kirloskar, and MG Motor India
 "Auto Expo 2023 witnesses turnout of 636k visitors after a 3-yr hiatus: SIAM")
December retail sales jump 16% from pre-Covid levels, shows RAI survey
Retailers Association of India (RAI) surveys retailers in different categories such as apparel, home decor, beauty and personal care, quick service restaurants, footwear, food, and grocery
 "December retail sales jump 16% from pre-Covid levels, shows RAI survey")