Three-day pulse polio vaccination drive begins today: Here are all details on booths, timings, and areas
A nationwide three-day pulse polio vaccination drive targeting children aged 0 to 5 is underway. Starting on Sunday, mobile teams, transit teams, and vaccination centers are ensuring comprehensive coverage in rural and urban areas across the country. The campaign involves door-to-door visits and booth-based administration of oral polio vaccine across India. Key Points
Economic TimesNothing will open 5 service centers in India this year, to focus on exclusive retail store in 2024
Nothing India GM and VP Manu Sharma exclusively confirmed to India Today Tech that Nothing exclusive service centers are launching very soon. He also said that the brand will focus on Nothing exclusive retail store in 2024. Key Points
India TodayMeta's pricey bet on AI comes with new custom chips, coder tools
On Thursday, the Facebook owner unveiled a slew of new technologies, including a new chip developed in-house to help train AI faster, and a tool that helps coders get suggestions for how to build their products. The company is also revamping its data centers to make it easier to deploy AI technology. Key Points
Economic TimesYelp asks court to block Texas lawsuit over crisis pregnancy center notices
Yelp Inc (YELP.N) is asking a federal court to stop Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from suing it over notices telling its users that crisis pregnancy centers do not provide abortions or referrals for abortions. Key Points
ReutersAmazon to invest $7.2 bln in Israel, launches AWS cloud region
Amazon.com (AMZN.O) said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $7.2 billion through 2037 in Israel, and launched its Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the country. Key Points
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1 killed, 3 injured in stabbing rampage in South Korea's Seoul
By comparison, America has 7.8 homicide deaths per 100,000 people, according to the country's centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesFees, Suicides & Fire: Reasons behind govt's big plan to stop malpractices at coaching centres
The government's move to regulate the coaching industry in India is prompted by student suicides, unsafe conditions, high fees, and malpractices. New guidelines set age limits, mandate registration, and tackle false promises in advertising. Emphasizing mental well-being, the rules discourage discriminatory practices, encourage inclusivity, and impose strict fire and building safety codes. Key Points
Economic TimesAdani's data center JV seeking second dollar loan in six months
Data center provider AdaniConneX Private Ltd. will use the money to fund its growth plans this year, with a five year tenor under discussion, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private. Key Points
Economic TimesEquinix projects quarterly revenue below estimates, shares slip
Equinix (EQIX.O) forecast third-quarter revenue below market estimates on Wednesday, a sign that demand for data centers was slowing as businesses curtail spending in an uncertain economy. Key Points
ReutersUS CDC signs off on second Omicron-updated COVID booster for older adults
Older people and those with weakened immune systems may get a second dose of Omicron-targeting COVID-19 vaccines, the U.S. centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday. Key Points
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