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Swiggy plans to cut 400 jobs, representing 6% of its Indian workforce and the layoffs will affect technology teams, call centres, and corporate roles. Swiggy Instamart expansion, cash loss, and plans for an IPO lead to cost optimization. Global tech companies are also facing layoffs due to challenging economic climate.

Apple celebrates the 40th birthday of its first computer, the Mac. CEO Tim Cook praises the Mac's revolutionary innovation and declares the current Mac lineup as the best in history. Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, shares his experience of using a MacBook in university and emphasizes the importance of the Mac's overall experience. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Honor, commends the Mac for being a pioneer in advanced technology and for creating an unrivaled ecosystem.

Indian student Akul Dhawan was found dead on the University of Illinois campus. The preliminary autopsy showed no major injuries, but signs of hypothermia were observed on Dhawan's skin. The University of Illinois Police are investigating the incident and awaiting toxicology reports to determine the cause of death. Spokesperson for the University said that there were no indications of foul play.

Budget 2024 income tax: In view of elections nearby, this year’s budget to be presented on February 1, 2024, will be an interim budget. Many taxpayers still chose the old regime, as giving up deductions like HRA, LTA, deductions for investments under Sections 80C/80D, etc. did not reduce their tax liability when compared with the one under new tax regime. Here is the wish list, and some of them, if not now, do merit consideration later, when the newly elected government will present the full-year budget.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra was in Assam during the Ram temple consecration ceremony as a part of political conspiracy to create communal tension in the state. Himanta also took a dig at Rahul and said he fled the spot in a car after clashes broke out between the Congress workers and police.

England were 60/3 at the fall of Zak Crawley's wicket when Jonny Bairstow walked to the crease in the first Test against India in Hyderabad. Bairstow, along with Joe Root, took England to lunch at 108/3. However, Axar Patel's delivery after lunch dismissed Bairstow, breaking the 61-run partnership.

Joe Root, an England batsman, has become the highest run-scorer in India-England Test matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 2,535 runs in 32 matches against England. Root, entering the field with just 10 runs sy of the record, achieved the milestone in the 21st over, thereby establishing him as the highest run-scorer in India-England Tests, accumulating 2,555 runs in 48 matches.

Disha Parmar and Rahul Vaidya, parents to four-month-old daughter Navya, recently shared pictures on Instagram of her blessing ceremony by the transgender community. Disha, in an AMA session, discussed her challenging postpartum journey and credited breastfeeding for weight loss. The couple, married in 2021, had a vibrant wedding ceremony followed by blessings from the transgender community.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban communicated his backing for Sweden's accession to the security alliance during a telephone conversation with Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg. Stoltenberg welcomed the "good call" with Orban. This development is a significant setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long expressed concerns about the expansion of Nato, citing it as a factor in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Kinetic Green is set to launch the e-Luna, an electric moped, in February 2024. Bookings will start on January 26, 2024. The e-Luna is expected to have a range of 70-75 km and a 2kWh battery pack. It aims to cater to the needs of consumers in various cities and rural markets.

Forbes India's 100 Richest List 2023 reveals the names of the top billionaires in India whose collective net worth amounts to $799 billion. A retrospective research at NumroVani found that 62% of India's Richest 100 billionaires have their first names starting with the letters S, R, A, K, M, or V.

India is set to initiate the export of ground systems for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile within the next 10 days, with the missiles themselves expected to be dispatched by March this year, according to DRDO chairman Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday. The first set of BrahMos missile systems is anticipated to reach the Philippines by the end of March, he told ANI during an interview.

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar has rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), providing a significant boost to the party's support among the influential Lingayat community ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shettar formally joined the BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi. He expressed his faith in PM Modi's leadership and highlighted the key responsibilities he had been given in the past by the BJP.

Anurag Kumar Singh, a college student visiting Bengaluru from Kolkata, encountered a shocking experience after booking an Ola cab from Kempegowda airport to Mathikere. Initially shown a fare of Rs 730 on the app, Singh was stunned when the driver demanded Rs 5,194 upon reaching his destination.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have become India's most successful bowling pair in Test cricket, with a record of 504* wickets in 50 Tests, surpassing the previous milestone of 501 wickets in 54 Tests held by the Kumble-Harbhajan duo. Their impressive performance in the opening Test against England in Hyderabad solidifies their position as one of the most prolific bowling combinations in Indian cricket history.

Samsung partners with Blinkit, a Zomato-owned quick-commerce platform, to deliver Galaxy S24 series smartphones in India in under 10 minutes. Customers in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai can order and receive the smartphones within 10 minutes. Additionally, customers purchasing through HDFC Bank credit card can avail an instant cashback of Rs 5,000.

BJP launches poll campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha polls with PM Modi. JP Nadda releases campaign theme song 'Tabhi Toh Sab Modi Ko Chunte Hai'. The campaign resonates with mass sentiment and complements 'Modi Ki Guarantee' movement. Party said that theme of this new campaign also complements the ongoing national fervour building in consonance with the ‘Modi Ki Guarantee', mass movement.

Emphasizing the connection between vote and country's development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged first-time voters to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Bharat and their own. "Your vote will fasten the country's growth," PM Modi said, adding that the next 25 years are crucial for the youth. He was interacting with over 1 crore first-time voters on National Voters' Day virtually.

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced India's own crash testing program, BharatNCAP, in August 2023. Maruti Suzuki will send three models, Brezza, Baleno, and Grand Vitara, for safety assessment. BharatNCAP evaluates vehicles for occupant protection and safety features, aiming to enhance car safety standards in India.