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PM Modi addresses Smart India Hackathon ’24

The government is actively supporting the curiosity and conviction of youths by removing obstacles in their paths through reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told young innovators on Wednesday.

Interacting with the innovators during the grand finale of the ‘Smart India Hackathon (SIH)’, Modi asserted that the youth today is developing a feeling of ownership towards finding ways to overcome the challenges being faced by the country.

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with young innovators at Smart India Hackathon ’24 grand finale via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_11_2024_000389B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with young innovators at Smart India Hackathon ’24 grand finale via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_11_2024_000390B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with young innovators at Smart India Hackathon ’24 grand finale via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_11_2024_000391B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with young innovators at Smart India Hackathon ’24 grand finale via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_11_2024_000393B)

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December 16, 2024
Kapoor family meets PM Modi

Raj Kapoor’s centenary year marks a golden era for Indian cinema, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while suggesting that his family should take the legacy of showman forward by making a documentary on his international “soft power”.

Modi met Raj Kapoor’s grandchildren and other members of the family, including daughter Reema Jain and daughter-in-law Neetu Kapoor, on Tuesday evening ahead of the filmmaker’s 100th birth anniversary on December 14.

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000327B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000326B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of Raj Kapoor’s family, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000335B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with actor Ranbir Kapoor, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000314B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an interaction with the members of Raj Kapoor’s family, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000355B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of Raj Kapoor’s family, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_11_2024_000380B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with veteran actor Neetu Singh and Reema Kapoor, daughter of Raj Kapoor, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000336B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, sister of actor Ranbir Kapoor, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000331B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of Raj Kapoor’s family, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000328B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of Raj Kapoor’s family, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000313B)

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the members of Raj Kapoor’s family, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The entire Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor and others met Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be organised to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor-filmmaker. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2024_000312B)

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December 16, 2024
Photos: Saudi Arabia celebrates hosting rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has held celebrations across the Kingdom after winning the bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034.

The decision was just a formality because the Kingdom was the only bidder to host the World Cup for the 25th time.

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On Wednesday, December 11, fireworks were lit across several regions in the Kingdom following an official announcement from an online ceremony attended by Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal.

Drone performances were held in celebration to mark the historic sporting achievement, with Saudi flags flown over buildings and parks.

The celebrations included performances by the cavalry band and electric security vehicles, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Photo: SPA

Saudi Arabia has launched a special passport stamp, “Welcome to Saudi 34,” to commemorate its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

The stamp will be available to travellers at Saudi Arabia’s international entry points.

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December 16, 2024
Photos: Tribute to Parliament attack martyrs

New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Friday paid rich tributes to the security personnel who laid down their lives in foiling a terror attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001.

The Lok Sabha members stood in silence for a brief while as a mark of respect to the martyrs.

LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack to mark its 23rd anniversary, at the Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and others observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack to mark its 23rd anniversary, at the Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pays tribute to the martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack, to mark its 23rd anniversary, at the Parliament in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack to mark its 23rd anniversary, at the Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

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December 16, 2024
Raj Kapoor birth centenary event in Mumbai

Raj Kapoor was one of a kind talent in cinema but at home just a loving father who would spend time with his children whenever he had time, eldest son Randhir Kapoor said while remembering his legendary father ahead of his birth centenary.

Randhir, who directed Raj Kapoor and his grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor, in 1971 film “Kal Aaj Aur Kal”, said he misses his father everyday.

Mumbai: Bollywood actors and couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000484A)

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Neetu Kapoor, right, with daughter Riddhima Kapoor during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_13_2024_000483A)

Mumbai: Bollywood actors and couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000480B)

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actors Randhir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor with actors Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and other members of the Kapoor family during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000486A)

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Randhir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor with actors Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and other members of the Kapoor family during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000489B)

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000488A)

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Randhir Kapoor with actors Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and other members of the Kapoor family during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000490B)

Mumbai: Bollywood actors and couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan during the birth centenary celebration event of late legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2024_000487A)

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December 16, 2024
Protesting farmers at Shambhu border

Farmers are set to resume their ‘Delhi Chalo’ foot march on Saturday, pressing for the fulfilment of their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and loan waivers.

Patiala: Security personnel use tear gas to disperse farmers agitating at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Saturday from the Shambhu border to press the Centre for various demands including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma)(PTI12_14_2024_000136B)

Patiala: Security personnel use water cannons to disperse farmers agitating at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Saturday from the Shambhu border to press the Centre for various demands including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma)(PTI12_14_2024_000137B)

Patiala: Security personnel use water cannons to disperse farmers agitating at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Saturday from the Shambhu border to press the Centre for various demands including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma)(PTI12_14_2024_000134B)

Patiala: An injured farmer being carried away after security personnel fired tear gas shells to disperse agitating farmers at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Saturday from the Shambhu border to press the Centre for various demands including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma)(PTI12_14_2024_000141B)

Patiala: Security personnel use tear gas to disperse farmers agitating at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Saturday from the Shambhu border to press the Centre for various demands including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma)(PTI12_14_2024_000136B)

Patiala: An injured farmer being carried away after security personnel fired tear gas shells to disperse agitating farmers at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Saturday from the Shambhu border to press the Centre for various demands including a legal guarantee for minimum support price. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma)(PTI12_14_2024_000141B)

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December 16, 2024
Photo: Winter session of Parliament

The Centre’s decision to bring a bill on simultaneous elections is aimed at diverting attention from important issues like unemployment and inflation, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien said on Saturday, calling the proposed step a “weapon of mass distraction”.

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000154B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000152B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000148B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: MP Pappu Yadav speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000144B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000154B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000178B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rahman Barq speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000156B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Kiren Rijiju and Ashwini Vaishnaw react amid Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s speech in the House during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000160B)

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_14_2024_000154B)

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December 16, 2024
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s death anniversary

Lucknow: Sardar Patel, who was India’s first deputy prime minister and home minister, breathed his last on 15 December 1950.

Born in Nadiad, Gujarat in 1875, Patel was a pivotal figure in India’s struggle for independence. Renowned for his exceptional leadership and unyielding commitment to national integration, he is fondly remembered as the “Iron Man of India.”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, in Lucknow, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia. (Image: X)

December 16, 2024
Sarwan Singh Pandher at Shambhu border

Patiala: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher addressed a press conference at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Sunday, December 15, 2024.

A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers on Saturday resumed its foot march to Delhi from the protest site at Shambhu border, but was stopped a few metres away by a multilayered barricading.

Farmers at their protest site during a cold winter morning, at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Sunday. (PTI Photo)

Patiala: Farmers wait in a queue to collect breakfast prepared by fellow farmers at their protest site at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers on Saturday resumed its foot march to Delhi from the protest site at Shambhu border, but was stopped a few metres away by a multilayered barricading. (PTI Photo)

December 16, 2024
Google Chrome Just Got a Lot Faster on Android Devices

Google has unveiled significant performance improvements in its Chrome browser for Android. The company claims to achieve the best-in-class scores on the Speedometer benchmark. So, users will now experience a faster and smoother web experiences on mobile devices.

Speedometer is an industry-standard benchmark developed collaboratively by leading web browser engines. It measures how efficiently a browser handles various web interactions, such as rendering HTML, processing CSS, and running JavaScript. Google says that since the release of Chrome M112, Speedometer 2.1 scores on Android devices have more than doubled, especially on high-end Android devices.

Chrome Speedometer 2.1 scores on Android devices

For achieving improved performance, the company has mainly did three things. The first thing is build optimisation. Before understating the build optimisation, you need to first understand that Android device ecosystem is diverse. Entry-devices aren’t powerful while the premium devices pack powerful processor. All app developers ship the same app for all Android devices. With Chrome M113, Google will ship a high-performance version targeting premium Android devices. This high-performance version can take full advantage of their advanced hardware.

Google has also improved the performance of its JavaScript and web rendering engines, V8 and Blink. It will improve code execution efficiency.

Google has also worked closely with Qualcomm to optimize Chrome’s interaction with Snapdragon chipsets. On the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform, Speedometer 3.0 scores improved by 60-80%.

Google also boasts that the results are not just about benchmarks. It is also noticeable in real-world usage. For example, loading a Google Docs document on the Pixel Tablet is now over 50% faster compared to earlier versions. Users will experience faster page loads, smoother interactions, and improved power efficiency.

Source: Google

December 16, 2024