<p>The food crisis in Pakistan, India's northwestern neighbour, reached unprecedented proportions this week. With visuals of stampede at wheat flour shops in different parts of the country dominating the South Asian news cycle, years of economic mismanagement by Islamabad have come to haunt its current rulers.&nbsp;While the Pakistani economy was declining for quite some time, the floods of 2022 caused unprecedented damage to the country with critical infrastructure destroyed and millions displaced.</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan food crisis: How bad is it?</strong></p>

<p>Prices of staple food items have increased by nearly 56 per cent. According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Onion prices have risen by more than 415 per cent since last year.</p>

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<p>The wheat flour, a necessary food item for preparation of various types of breads, is reportedly being sold at prices as high as Rs 140-160/kg in the port city of Karachi. It is also reported that a single roti currently costs Rs 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports in local Pakistani media, in several other parts of the country, a 10 kg bag of flour is costing people around Rs 1,500 and a 20 kg bag at Rs 2,800.</p>

<p>At present, Pakistan is on the verge of economic collapse. Its hopes are pinned on getting concessions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the Extended Fund Facility established in 2019. Islamabad further expects to get economic help from friendly nations in the form of donations and long-term loans.</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan economic crisis: Poor foreign reserves, loan repayment deadlines</strong></p>

<p>A report in Pakistan's 'The Frontier Post' newspaper cited The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce (FPCCI), saying that the country's foreign exchange reserves have fallen to a critical level of $4.5 billion. In the first quarter of 2023, the country has loan repayment obligations of more than $8 billion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan will reportedly be left with just 25 days of import cover if it stands by its loan repayment commitments.</p>

<p>Reports in Pakistani media point out that since Islamabad's change of guard from Imran Khan to Shehbaz Sharif, the corresponding political turmoil too has contributed to the country's economic decline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout the year, the political elite failed to agree to play by any rules of the game amid the falling economic health of the country, reported The Express Tribune.</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan economic crisis: What country's rulers are doing?</strong></p>

<p>Pakistani leaders are doing what they are known to do at the moments of crisis: visiting foreign nations, asking for help by using 'aid' and 'assistance' adjectives. Country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently in Geneva. On January 9, Sharif asked the International Conference on Climate Resilience to aid the country, citing the damage caused by 2022 floods.&nbsp;On the sidelines, Pakistani representatives met IMF officials regarding its currently stalled Extended Fund Facility.</p>

<p>In the face of the ongoing financial crisis, the Pakistani government has come up with measures to save energy and reduce its energy bill. Markets and restaurants will close at 8:30 PM and 10 PM in a bid to save energy. This January 3 decision, intended to save about $274 million, has drawn flak from both market associations as well as general masses.&nbsp;</p>

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The food crisis in Pakistan, India's northwestern neighbour, reached unprecedented proportions this week. With visuals of stampede at wheat flour shops in different parts of the country dominating the South Asian news cycle, years of economic mismanagement by Islamabad have come to haunt its current rulers.

The food crisis in Pakistan, India's northwestern neighbour, reached unprecedented proportions this week. With visuals of stampede at wheat flour shops in different parts of the country dominating the South Asian news cycle, years of economic mismanagement by Islamabad have come to haunt its current rulers. While the Pakistani economy was declining for quite some time, the floods of 2022 caused unprecedented damage to the country with critical infrastructure destroyed and millions displaced. Pakistan food crisis: How bad is it? Prices of staple food items have increased by nearly 56 per cent. According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Onion prices have risen by more than 415 per cent since last year. ALSO WATCH | Is Pakistan's economic crisis getting worse? × The wheat flour, a necessary food item for preparation of various types of breads, is reportedly being sold at prices as high as Rs 140-160/kg in the port city of Karachi. It is also reported that a single roti currently costs Rs 30. According to reports in local Pakistani media, in several other parts of the country, a 10 kg bag of flour is costing people around Rs 1,500 and a 20 kg bag at Rs 2,800. At present, Pakistan is on the verge of economic collapse. Its hopes are pinned on getting concessions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the Extended Fund Facility established in 2019. Islamabad further expects to get economic help from friendly nations in the form of donations and long-term loans. Pakistan economic crisis: Poor foreign reserves, loan repayment deadlines A report in Pakistan's 'The Frontier Post' newspaper cited The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce (FPCCI), saying that the country's foreign exchange reserves have fallen to a critical level of $4.5 billion. In the first quarter of 2023, the country has loan repayment obligations of more than $8 billion. ALSO READ | Pakistan faces grim economic forecast amid loan pay back deadlines Pakistan will reportedly be left with just 25 days of import cover if it stands by its loan repayment commitments. Reports in Pakistani media point out that since Islamabad's change of guard from Imran Khan to Shehbaz Sharif, the corresponding political turmoil too has contributed to the country's economic decline. Throughout the year, the political elite failed to agree to play by any rules of the game amid the falling economic health of the country, reported The Express Tribune. Pakistan economic crisis: What country's rulers are doing? Pakistani leaders are doing what they are known to do at the moments of crisis: visiting foreign nations, asking for help by using 'aid' and 'assistance' adjectives. Country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently in Geneva. On January 9, Sharif asked the International Conference on Climate Resilience to aid the country, citing the damage caused by 2022 floods. On the sidelines, Pakistani representatives met IMF officials regarding its currently stalled Extended Fund Facility. In the face of the ongoing financial crisis, the Pakistani government has come up with measures to save energy and reduce its energy bill. Markets and restaurants will close at 8:30 PM and 10 PM in a bid to save energy. This January 3 decision, intended to save about $274 million, has drawn flak from both market associations as well as general masses. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk, the billionaire tech magnate and new owner of Twitter, broke a new dubious record of the largest loss of personal fortune. Musk has lost around $182 billion of personal wealth since 2021. Some sources indicate that the loss figure is close to around $200 billion.</p>

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<p>After Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Musk was the second-only person with more than $200 billion in&nbsp;"personal fortune", a figure he achieved in January 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>How much net worth has Elon Musk really lost?</strong></p>

<p>Elon Musk's net worth dropped from $320 billion in November 2021 to $137 billion as of January 2023. This loss has resulted in breaking of the world record for the largest-ever loss of personal fortune. The previous record for largest-ever loss of personal fortune was held by Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What led to Musk's biggest-ever loss of personal fortune?</strong></p>

<p>The loss is largely attributed to the drop in Tesla stock value. Reports suggest that Musk sold around $7 billion worth of Tesla stock to finance his buyout of Twitter, with another $4 billion in November. He further sold $3.58 billion worth of stock, bringing his total sell-off close to $23 billion.</p>

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<p>Elon Musk's decline in personal fortune was coupled with a massive 11 per cent fall in Tesla shares on December 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hostile takeover of Twitter was coupled with Musk's polarising behaviour on the micro-blogging platform. This was cited as a reason for biggest-ever sell off of Tesla shares ever since the company went public in 2010.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk, the billionaire tech magnate and new owner of Twitter, broke a new dubious record of the largest loss of personal fortune. Musk has lost around $182 billion of personal wealth since 2021.

Elon Musk, the billionaire tech magnate and new owner of Twitter, broke a new dubious record of the largest loss of personal fortune. Musk has lost around $182 billion of personal wealth since 2021. Some sources indicate that the loss figure is close to around $200 billion. ALSO READ | Elon Musk becomes first person in history to lose $200 billion in net worth After Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Musk was the second-only person with more than $200 billion in "personal fortune", a figure he achieved in January 2021. How much net worth has Elon Musk really lost? Elon Musk's net worth dropped from $320 billion in November 2021 to $137 billion as of January 2023. This loss has resulted in breaking of the world record for the largest-ever loss of personal fortune. The previous record for largest-ever loss of personal fortune was held by Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son in 2000. What led to Musk's biggest-ever loss of personal fortune? The loss is largely attributed to the drop in Tesla stock value. Reports suggest that Musk sold around $7 billion worth of Tesla stock to finance his buyout of Twitter, with another $4 billion in November. He further sold $3.58 billion worth of stock, bringing his total sell-off close to $23 billion. ALSO WATCH | US: Elon Musk loses $200 billion in a year × Elon Musk's decline in personal fortune was coupled with a massive 11 per cent fall in Tesla shares on December 27. The hostile takeover of Twitter was coupled with Musk's polarising behaviour on the micro-blogging platform. This was cited as a reason for biggest-ever sell off of Tesla shares ever since the company went public in 2010. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Women in the Indian subcontinent often get unsolicited wedding matchmaking prospects from never-minding-their-own-business relatives or even strangers for that matter. The latest incident came up from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. At Dhaka airport, a woman claimed that she was adviced&nbsp;by an immigration officer to "get married and settle" after finding a suitable guy. The woman further added that the concerned immigration officer went on to note her local phone number and said that he will remain in touch if he finds a suitable match for her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The woman's tweet about the incident&nbsp;is going viral for sharing her hilarious experience at the Dhaka airport. Taking to social media, she wrote, "Immigration officer at Dhaka airport after enquiring about me, my parents, my marital status and profession has advised me to find a Bangladeshi boy, get married and ‘settle’ in Dhaka. He also noted my local ph no. and said he would be in touch if a ‘suitable match’ come up!"</p>

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<p>The reactions on the post left many cracking jokes and taking jibes at the officer's advice.</p>

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<p>"Everyone's national duty in the subcontinent is to get a girl married," wrote a user, reflecting the widespread practice of matchmaking in the Indian subcontinent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Welcome to Dhaka (sic). From personal experience, I can tell you that similar incidents happen more often than you would think. Of course, that doesn’t make it ok," wrote another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Wow those who want run a side business do it irrespective of place &amp; current job: A matchmaker immigration officer," suggested a third Twitter user while reacting to the post. "Matchmaking must be the side occupation of the guy," speculated another user on micro-blogging platform.&nbsp;</p>

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Women in the Indian subcontinent often get unsolicited wedding matchmaking prospects from never-minding-their-own-business relatives or even strangers for that matter. The latest incident came up from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. At Dhaka airport, a woman claimed that she was adviced by an immigration officer to "get married and settle" after finding a suitable guy. The woman further added that the concerned immigration officer went on to note her local phone number and said that he will remain in touch if he finds a suitable match for her. WATCH | Check out what 'Indian matchmaking' participants have to say after the Netflix show The woman's tweet about the incident is going viral for sharing her hilarious experience at the Dhaka airport. Taking to social media, she wrote, "Immigration officer at Dhaka airport after enquiring about me, my parents, my marital status and profession has advised me to find a Bangladeshi boy, get married and ‘settle’ in Dhaka. He also noted my local ph no. and said he would be in touch if a ‘suitable match’ come up!" Immigration officer at Dhaka airport after enquiring about me, my parents, my marital status and profession has advised me to find a Bangladeshi boy, get married and ‘settle’ in Dhaka. He also noted my local ph no. and said he would be in touch if a ‘suitable match’ come up! 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️ — Priyanka Basu (প্রিয়াঙ্কা বসু) (@DrPriyankaBasu) January 5, 2023 × The reactions on the post left many cracking jokes and taking jibes at the officer's advice. ALSO READ | Matchmaking website launches first-ever platform for LGBTQIA+ in India "Everyone's national duty in the subcontinent is to get a girl married," wrote a user, reflecting the widespread practice of matchmaking in the Indian subcontinent. "Welcome to Dhaka (sic). From personal experience, I can tell you that similar incidents happen more often than you would think. Of course, that doesn’t make it ok," wrote another. "Wow those who want run a side business do it irrespective of place & current job: A matchmaker immigration officer," suggested a third Twitter user while reacting to the post. "Matchmaking must be the side occupation of the guy," speculated another user on micro-blogging platform. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Cancer vaccine trials will begin in the United Kingdom in 2023 after the Rishi Sunak government signed a deal with German biopharmaceutical firm BioNTech to conduct clinical trials. The British patients are set to be enrolled for the clinical trials in autumn, The Telegraph reported.</p>

<p>The report said that a lab of around 70 scientists will be created in Cambridge to spearhead the research. BioNTech will also set up a London-based office as its UK headquarters, it added.</p>

<p><strong>Cancer vaccine trials: What is expected?</strong></p>

<p>The BioNTech cancer vaccines are not preventative. That is, in conventional sense, a public vaccination programme on the lines of smallpox or COVID-19 vaccination programmes, cannot be held to prevent cancer.&nbsp;The BioNTech cancer vaccines, instead,&nbsp;are designated as "therapeutic tools" to fight already diagnosed cancer and advanced tumours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is expected that once the vaccines are found to be safe and effective, as many as 10,000 doses will be given to UK patients by 2030.</p>

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<p>Professor Ugur Sahin, the chief executive and co-founder of BioNTech said in an official statement that the success of the upcoming trial will enable a worldwide roll out of such vaccines in the future.</p>

<p>"If successful, this collaboration has the potential to improve outcomes for patients and provide early access to our suite of cancer immunotherapies as well as to innovative vaccines against infectious diseases in the UK and worldwide," Professor Ugur Sahin said.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Cancer vaccine trials: Which forms of cancer will be targeted?</strong></p>

<p>The forms of cancer, including breast, lung and pancreatic, will reportedly be targeted by BioNTech’s vaccine technology. The vaccines will be administered to early and late-stage cancer patients, targeting both active cancer cells and setting up a course of action in the body to prevent their return.</p>

<p>According to the World Health Organisation, Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. It was reported to have accounted for 10 million worldwide deaths in 2020.</p>

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Cancer vaccine trials will begin in the United Kingdom in 2023 after the Rishi Sunak government signed a deal with German biopharmaceutical firm BioNTech to conduct clinical trials.

Cancer vaccine trials will begin in the United Kingdom in 2023 after the Rishi Sunak government signed a deal with German biopharmaceutical firm BioNTech to conduct clinical trials. The British patients are set to be enrolled for the clinical trials in autumn, The Telegraph reported. The report said that a lab of around 70 scientists will be created in Cambridge to spearhead the research. BioNTech will also set up a London-based office as its UK headquarters, it added. Cancer vaccine trials: What is expected? The BioNTech cancer vaccines are not preventative. That is, in conventional sense, a public vaccination programme on the lines of smallpox or COVID-19 vaccination programmes, cannot be held to prevent cancer. The BioNTech cancer vaccines, instead, are designated as "therapeutic tools" to fight already diagnosed cancer and advanced tumours. WATCH | Gravitas: A knife which can detect cancer in seconds × It is expected that once the vaccines are found to be safe and effective, as many as 10,000 doses will be given to UK patients by 2030. ALSO READ | Explained: In a first, scientists use artificial DNA to kill cancer cells Professor Ugur Sahin, the chief executive and co-founder of BioNTech said in an official statement that the success of the upcoming trial will enable a worldwide roll out of such vaccines in the future. "If successful, this collaboration has the potential to improve outcomes for patients and provide early access to our suite of cancer immunotherapies as well as to innovative vaccines against infectious diseases in the UK and worldwide," Professor Ugur Sahin said. Cancer vaccine trials: Which forms of cancer will be targeted? The forms of cancer, including breast, lung and pancreatic, will reportedly be targeted by BioNTech’s vaccine technology. The vaccines will be administered to early and late-stage cancer patients, targeting both active cancer cells and setting up a course of action in the body to prevent their return. According to the World Health Organisation, Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. It was reported to have accounted for 10 million worldwide deaths in 2020. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk, world's most talked-about billionaire tech magnate, may take SpaceX's internet-from-space initiative Starlink on an Initial Public Offering (IPO) route in 2023 for the sake of a much-needed "financial flexibility", according to prominent Silicon valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Starlink IPO could make way in 2023, years earlier than planned, Palihapitiya said on his podcast 'All-In'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The comments came on 'All-In' podcast during which Chamath Palihapitiya, famous for his "blank cheque" investments, as well as two co-hosts, investors Jason Calacanis and David Sacks, predicted trends and events across Silicon valley in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He talked about this on our pod(cast), about the difficulties and the dangers of margin loans and all of that stuff," Palihapitiya said. "He’s going to create breathing room for himself. This is the simplest and most obvious way for him to do it. It’ll give him a ton of more dry powder."</p>

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<p>According to a Bloomberg report, Palihapitiya isn't known to be particularly close to Elon Musk but his both co-hosts are. Both Jason Calacanis and David Sacks were involved in Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in 2020, top SpaceX executives had opined that in the years to come, the Starlink initiative will eventually break off from SpaceX to go public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell in February 2022 had said that Starlink was "the right kind of business that we can go ahead and take public." Elon Musk, however, shortly after SpaceX president's comments had said that they "need to make the thing work" before taking it public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Starlink program of SpaceX consists of launching thousands of satellites into low orbits above Earth to provide broadband internet service. SpaceX has sent more than 3,300 satellites in orbit so far for its Starlink initiative.</p>

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Elon Musk, world's most talked-about billionaire tech magnate, may take SpaceX's internet-from-space initiative Starlink on an Initial Public Offering (IPO) route in 2023 for the sake of a much-needed "financial flexibility", according to prominent Silicon valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya.

Elon Musk, world's most talked-about billionaire tech magnate, may take SpaceX's internet-from-space initiative Starlink on an Initial Public Offering (IPO) route in 2023 for the sake of a much-needed "financial flexibility", according to prominent Silicon valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya. The Starlink IPO could make way in 2023, years earlier than planned, Palihapitiya said on his podcast 'All-In'. WATCH | T-Mobile to use Starlink satellites to provide network access × The comments came on 'All-In' podcast during which Chamath Palihapitiya, famous for his "blank cheque" investments, as well as two co-hosts, investors Jason Calacanis and David Sacks, predicted trends and events across Silicon valley in 2023. "He talked about this on our pod(cast), about the difficulties and the dangers of margin loans and all of that stuff," Palihapitiya said. "He’s going to create breathing room for himself. This is the simplest and most obvious way for him to do it. It’ll give him a ton of more dry powder." ALSO READ | SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service reaches 'all seven continents' According to a Bloomberg report, Palihapitiya isn't known to be particularly close to Elon Musk but his both co-hosts are. Both Jason Calacanis and David Sacks were involved in Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter last year. Earlier in 2020, top SpaceX executives had opined that in the years to come, the Starlink initiative will eventually break off from SpaceX to go public. SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell in February 2022 had said that Starlink was "the right kind of business that we can go ahead and take public." Elon Musk, however, shortly after SpaceX president's comments had said that they "need to make the thing work" before taking it public. The Starlink program of SpaceX consists of launching thousands of satellites into low orbits above Earth to provide broadband internet service. SpaceX has sent more than 3,300 satellites in orbit so far for its Starlink initiative. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>An accused's defence in the courtroom by an attorney or lawyer or advocate -- as per the prevailing court vocabulary of a country -- is set to be extended by yet another form of defence. The defence from an Artificial Intelligence-enabled bot. History is set to be drafted in the United States next month when "the world's first robot lawyer" will defend an alleged traffic rule violator, New York Post reported.</p>

<p>Enabled by DoNotPay application, it will listen to court arguments in real time and will advice the defendant what to respond via an earpiece.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The defendant will only say what the DoNotPay AI will instruct, New Scientist, a science and technology website reported. The location or defendant's name is yet to be disclosed. The in-person speeding ticket hearing is scheduled to take place in a U.S. courtroom sometime in February.</p>

<p>DoNotPay will also cover the traffic ticket fine if the defendant loses the case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It took a significant amount of time as well as years of research and development efforts to train the AI legal assistant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are trying to minimise our legal liability," DoNotPay founder and CEO, Joshua Browder was quoted as saying by New Scientist. "And it’s not good if it actually twists facts and is too manipulative."</p>

<p>The AI will reportedly analyse the courtroom arguments instead of responding to every statement made in the court.</p>

<p><strong>What is DoNotPay?</strong></p>

<p>As a "robot lawyer," DoNotPay is a downloadable mobile application that makes use of artificial intelligence to provide legal services. It comes with a subscription cost of $36 for a period of three months. DoNotPay began in 2015 as a basic chatbot, meant to help users navigate bureaucratic and legal hassles, mostly using conversation templates.</p>

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An accused's defence in the courtroom by an attorney or lawyer or advocate -- as per the prevailing court vocabulary of a country -- is set to be extended by yet another form of defence.

An accused's defence in the courtroom by an attorney or lawyer or advocate -- as per the prevailing court vocabulary of a country -- is set to be extended by yet another form of defence. The defence from an Artificial Intelligence-enabled bot. History is set to be drafted in the United States next month when "the world's first robot lawyer" will defend an alleged traffic rule violator, New York Post reported. Enabled by DoNotPay application, it will listen to court arguments in real time and will advice the defendant what to respond via an earpiece. WATCH | Artificial intelligence makes life easy; new helping hand at Japan's convenience stores × The defendant will only say what the DoNotPay AI will instruct, New Scientist, a science and technology website reported. The location or defendant's name is yet to be disclosed. The in-person speeding ticket hearing is scheduled to take place in a U.S. courtroom sometime in February. DoNotPay will also cover the traffic ticket fine if the defendant loses the case. ALSO READ | Artificial Intelligence to make roads in India safer to drive It took a significant amount of time as well as years of research and development efforts to train the AI legal assistant. "We are trying to minimise our legal liability," DoNotPay founder and CEO, Joshua Browder was quoted as saying by New Scientist. "And it’s not good if it actually twists facts and is too manipulative." The AI will reportedly analyse the courtroom arguments instead of responding to every statement made in the court. What is DoNotPay? As a "robot lawyer," DoNotPay is a downloadable mobile application that makes use of artificial intelligence to provide legal services. It comes with a subscription cost of $36 for a period of three months. DoNotPay began in 2015 as a basic chatbot, meant to help users navigate bureaucratic and legal hassles, mostly using conversation templates. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After donning the hat of US secretary of state and Democrat presidential nominee for White House, Hillary Clinton will now join Columbia University as global affairs professor. Clinton will teach at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). The official announcement came from Columbia University's president Lee Bollinger this week.</p>

<p>"Given her extraordinary talents and capacities together with her singular life experiences, Hillary Clinton is unique, and, most importantly, exceptional in what she can bring to the University’s missions of research and teaching, along with public service and engagement for the public good," Bollinger said in a statement.</p>

<p>Clinton will reportedly assume her new position on 1st February. She will work alongside the SIPA dean, Keren Yarhi-Milo, and other senior faculty members on a "variety of major initiatives," Bollinger said.</p>

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<p>"Secretary Clinton will help us deliver on our mission to educate a new generation of principled policy leaders and generate innovative ideas grounded in research," Yarhi-Milo said.</p>

<p>"Starting in the 2023–24 academic year, students will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from her in the classroom, benefiting from her unparalleled experience in foreign and domestic policy," she added.</p>

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<p>Clinton will reportedly lead a "major new Sipa effort to convene the best policy minds from around the world for robust debate and collaboration aimed at developing innovative policy solutions."</p>

<p>In response to her upcoming appointment, Clinton said that university's academic pursuits resonate with her personally. “Columbia’s commitment to educating the next generation of US and global policy leaders, translating insights into impact, and helping to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges resonates personally with me. I look forward to contributing to these efforts,” she said.</p>

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After donning the hat of US secretary of state and Democrat presidential nominee for White House, Hillary Clinton will now join Columbia University as global affairs professor.

After donning the hat of US secretary of state and Democrat presidential nominee for White House, Hillary Clinton will now join Columbia University as global affairs professor. Clinton will teach at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). The official announcement came from Columbia University's president Lee Bollinger this week. "Given her extraordinary talents and capacities together with her singular life experiences, Hillary Clinton is unique, and, most importantly, exceptional in what she can bring to the University’s missions of research and teaching, along with public service and engagement for the public good," Bollinger said in a statement. Clinton will reportedly assume her new position on 1st February. She will work alongside the SIPA dean, Keren Yarhi-Milo, and other senior faculty members on a "variety of major initiatives," Bollinger said. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: The Greatest Speeches ever made × "Secretary Clinton will help us deliver on our mission to educate a new generation of principled policy leaders and generate innovative ideas grounded in research," Yarhi-Milo said. "Starting in the 2023–24 academic year, students will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from her in the classroom, benefiting from her unparalleled experience in foreign and domestic policy," she added. ALSO READ | Hillary Clinton called 'war criminal' as she becomes Chancellor of Queen's University Clinton will reportedly lead a "major new Sipa effort to convene the best policy minds from around the world for robust debate and collaboration aimed at developing innovative policy solutions." In response to her upcoming appointment, Clinton said that university's academic pursuits resonate with her personally. “Columbia’s commitment to educating the next generation of US and global policy leaders, translating insights into impact, and helping to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges resonates personally with me. I look forward to contributing to these efforts,” she said. In 2022, Columbia University had conferred an honorary doctors of law degree to Hillary Clinton. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Consumer Electronics Show 2023 is not making rounds for its displays of flying cars and self-driving vehicles from its editions of previous earlier years. This year, the gadget show in Las Vegas is in headlines for&nbsp;electric recreational boats that have grabbed attention of tech-mobility enthusiasts worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swedish company Candela this week unveiled an 8.5-meter electric-powered hydrofoil speedboat that can cruise for over two hours at 20 knots, or about 37 kmph. California startup Navier tried to outdo its Scandinavian rival by bringing an electric hydrofoil that’s a little bit longer, though Candela is further along in getting its products to customers,&nbsp;<em>Associated Press&nbsp;</em>reported.</p>

<p><strong>The electric push to sea mobility</strong></p>

<p>The rising fuel costs and environment-related concerns have boosted global entrepreneurial efforts to roll out electric-powered boats. The innovation has furthered up with sleek designs that lift the hull above the water’s surface at higher speeds.</p>

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<p>"You can have a wine glass and it does not spill,"&nbsp;Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya was quoted as saying by&nbsp;Associated Press last month.</p>

<p>"And it’s quiet, extremely quiet. You can have a conversation, unlike on a gas boat."</p>

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<p>Stockholm-based startup Candela said that it has already sold and manufactured 150 of its brand-new C-8 model.</p>

<p>But with a roughly $400,000 price tag, neither the C-8 nor Navier’s N30 is aiming to replace the aluminum boat used to fish on the lake. Multiple media reports describe them as&nbsp;Teslas of the sea, with hopes that what starts off as a luxury vehicle could eventually help transform the marine industry.</p>

<p><strong>Making water ways more accessible but big costs a concern</strong></p>

<p>According to Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya, there is a huge untapped opportunity in boating. "Today, boats are looked at something like a wealthy person's toy. With technology, making the waterways more accessible will open up a huge new mode of transportation that we have never imagined before. If you are able to make small vessels move things and people on the water, suddenly the waterways are no more an obstacle and every marina can turn into a train station stop, essentially," she is quoted as saying by AM870 News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The early electric boat models, however, are expensive, heavy and could instill more serious “range anxiety” than what drivers have felt about electric cars, according to&nbsp;Truist Securities analyst Michael Swartz.</p>

<p>"You’re not anywhere near the type of electric boat where you can go 50 miles offshore and go fishing for a couple of hours and come back,"&nbsp;Swartz is quoted as saying by Associated Press.</p>

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Consumer Electronics Show 2023 is not making rounds for its displays of flying cars and self-driving vehicles from its editions of previous earlier years. This year, the gadget show in Las Vegas is in headlines for electric recreational boats that have grabbed attention of tech-mobility enthusiasts worldwide.

Consumer Electronics Show 2023 is not making rounds for its displays of flying cars and self-driving vehicles from its editions of previous earlier years. This year, the gadget show in Las Vegas is in headlines for electric recreational boats that have grabbed attention of tech-mobility enthusiasts worldwide. Swedish company Candela this week unveiled an 8.5-meter electric-powered hydrofoil speedboat that can cruise for over two hours at 20 knots, or about 37 kmph. California startup Navier tried to outdo its Scandinavian rival by bringing an electric hydrofoil that’s a little bit longer, though Candela is further along in getting its products to customers, Associated Press reported. The electric push to sea mobility The rising fuel costs and environment-related concerns have boosted global entrepreneurial efforts to roll out electric-powered boats. The innovation has furthered up with sleek designs that lift the hull above the water’s surface at higher speeds. ALSO READ | VIDEO: Tesla to 'identify the truth' behind fatal crash involving Model Y in China "You can have a wine glass and it does not spill," Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya was quoted as saying by Associated Press last month. "And it’s quiet, extremely quiet. You can have a conversation, unlike on a gas boat." WATCH | Tech It Out: 'Flying' boats to protect Venice buildings from damage × Stockholm-based startup Candela said that it has already sold and manufactured 150 of its brand-new C-8 model. But with a roughly $400,000 price tag, neither the C-8 nor Navier’s N30 is aiming to replace the aluminum boat used to fish on the lake. Multiple media reports describe them as Teslas of the sea, with hopes that what starts off as a luxury vehicle could eventually help transform the marine industry. Making water ways more accessible but big costs a concern According to Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya, there is a huge untapped opportunity in boating. "Today, boats are looked at something like a wealthy person's toy. With technology, making the waterways more accessible will open up a huge new mode of transportation that we have never imagined before. If you are able to make small vessels move things and people on the water, suddenly the waterways are no more an obstacle and every marina can turn into a train station stop, essentially," she is quoted as saying by AM870 News. The early electric boat models, however, are expensive, heavy and could instill more serious “range anxiety” than what drivers have felt about electric cars, according to Truist Securities analyst Michael Swartz. "You’re not anywhere near the type of electric boat where you can go 50 miles offshore and go fishing for a couple of hours and come back," Swartz is quoted as saying by Associated Press. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's decennial Census remains postponed at least till September 30, 2023, Press Trust of India reported late Friday. For the first time in about 150 years, India could not conduct the national Census —a process done every ten years —in 2021 amid concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 infection.</p>

<p>In a communication to all states, India's Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner reportedly conveyed that the date of freezing of administrative boundaries has been extended till June 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to established norms, census can be conducted only three months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units. In India, these administrative units are districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas and police stations. This means that Census can only begin after September 30, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India's Census: Original timeline</strong></p>

<p>The housing listing phase of the census and the exercise to update the National Population Register (NPR) were scheduled to be carried out across India from April 1 to September 30, 2020, but were postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.</p>

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<p>The government is yet to announce the new schedule.</p>

<p><strong>India's e-Census: Push for digitisation of Census exercise</strong></p>

<p>A press note issued in May 2022 by Directorate of Census Operations in northeastern state of Assam&nbsp;said that&nbsp;the 16th Decennial Census will be the first digital census in the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The ensuing Census will be the first digital Census in the country... The data will be collected in the ensuing Census for the first time through mobile app," it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Facility for self-enumeration shall also be available in the ensuing Census. This will not only reduce the time taken in release of Census results, but will also judiciously restrict the cost of conducting Census,"&nbsp;it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Census amid Covid pandemic: Countries which&nbsp;postponed the exercise</strong></p>

<p>According to the United Nations Population Fund, Census operations were scheduled to take place in as many as 150 countries in 2020 and 2021. While some postponed it, many others, including the United States and China, went ahead with slight revision in the original schedule.</p>

<p>With the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, countries such as Brazil, Ivory Coast, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Mexico and the Seychelles had postponed the Census exercise.</p>

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India's decennial Census remains postponed at least till September 30, 2023, Press Trust of India reported late Friday. For the first time in about 150 years, India could not conduct the national Census —a process done every ten years —in 2021 amid concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 infection. In a communication to all states, India's Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner reportedly conveyed that the date of freezing of administrative boundaries has been extended till June 30. According to established norms, census can be conducted only three months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units. In India, these administrative units are districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas and police stations. This means that Census can only begin after September 30, 2023. India's Census: Original timeline The housing listing phase of the census and the exercise to update the National Population Register (NPR) were scheduled to be carried out across India from April 1 to September 30, 2020, but were postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. ALSO READ | China introduces new policies as birth rate continues to fall The government is yet to announce the new schedule. India's e-Census: Push for digitisation of Census exercise A press note issued in May 2022 by Directorate of Census Operations in northeastern state of Assam said that the 16th Decennial Census will be the first digital census in the country. WATCH | Next census will be e-census, India's big move towards digitalization × "The ensuing Census will be the first digital Census in the country... The data will be collected in the ensuing Census for the first time through mobile app," it said. "Facility for self-enumeration shall also be available in the ensuing Census. This will not only reduce the time taken in release of Census results, but will also judiciously restrict the cost of conducting Census," it said. Census amid Covid pandemic: Countries which postponed the exercise According to the United Nations Population Fund, Census operations were scheduled to take place in as many as 150 countries in 2020 and 2021. While some postponed it, many others, including the United States and China, went ahead with slight revision in the original schedule. With the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, countries such as Brazil, Ivory Coast, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Mexico and the Seychelles had postponed the Census exercise. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States on January 6 announced $3 billion in military assistance for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Vladimir Putin-led Russia. The White House said that the package will feature Bradley armoured vehicles. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the assistance will be detailed upon later by the Pentagon. It is also expected to include armoured personnel carriers and self-propelled howitzers, she added.</p>

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<p>Reports suggest that the latest US aid is the largest in a series of packages of military equipment that the Pentagon has pulled from its stockpiles to send to Ukraine. It is reportedly aimed at getting as much to the Ukrainian forces as possible during the winter months, before the beginning of spring and an expected increase in fighting post that.</p>

<p><strong>What are Bradley armoured vehicles?</strong></p>

<p>The Bradley fighting vehicle is a medium-armoured combat vehicle that can serve as a fortified troop carrier on the battlefield. It has tracks rather than wheels but is lighter and more agile than a tank. It can carry a crew of three and an additional five or six troops and is seen as a critical way to move forces safely into battle.</p>

<p><strong>About US aid to Ukraine</strong></p>

<p>A total of $50 billion in assistance to Ukraine were already directed to Ukraine by the Biden administration and the US Congress in 2022. This included humanitarian, financial, and military support, according to Germany-based Kiel Institute for the World Economy.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Wednesday, the US had announced that it will provide&nbsp;Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">The development comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's&nbsp;visit to Washington to meet President Joe Biden in his first overseas trip since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">Russia in late December had said that Washington's plans to supply Patriot missile defence systems to Ukraine were a "provocation" and a further expansion of US military involvement in the Ukraine conflict.</p>

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The United States on January 6 announced $3 billion in military assistance for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Vladimir Putin-led Russia. The White House said that the package will feature Bradley armoured vehicles.

The United States on January 6 announced $3 billion in military assistance for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Vladimir Putin-led Russia. The White House said that the package will feature Bradley armoured vehicles. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the assistance will be detailed upon later by the Pentagon. It is also expected to include armoured personnel carriers and self-propelled howitzers, she added. ALSO READ | US authorises $800 million additional funds for Ukraine in defence bill Reports suggest that the latest US aid is the largest in a series of packages of military equipment that the Pentagon has pulled from its stockpiles to send to Ukraine. It is reportedly aimed at getting as much to the Ukrainian forces as possible during the winter months, before the beginning of spring and an expected increase in fighting post that. What are Bradley armoured vehicles? The Bradley fighting vehicle is a medium-armoured combat vehicle that can serve as a fortified troop carrier on the battlefield. It has tracks rather than wheels but is lighter and more agile than a tank. It can carry a crew of three and an additional five or six troops and is seen as a critical way to move forces safely into battle. About US aid to Ukraine A total of $50 billion in assistance to Ukraine were already directed to Ukraine by the Biden administration and the US Congress in 2022. This included humanitarian, financial, and military support, according to Germany-based Kiel Institute for the World Economy. WATCH | US-Ukraine Relations: US vows further $725 million aid to Ukraine × Earlier on Wednesday, the US had announced that it will provide Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine. The development comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington to meet President Joe Biden in his first overseas trip since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February last year. Russia in late December had said that Washington's plans to supply Patriot missile defence systems to Ukraine were a "provocation" and a further expansion of US military involvement in the Ukraine conflict. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Airline passengers numbering in thousands were stranded across Papua New Guinea as commercial airlines grounded planes after the supply of jet fuel was stopped on the island nation.&nbsp;Puma Energy, Papua New Guinea's only fuel supplier, said the shortage in supply was due to a lack of foreign currency from the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea.</p>

<p>The foreign currency, among other things, is also used to buy fuel from international markets.</p>

<p>A report in The Guardian claimed that there was chaos at the country’s main domestic airport in Port Moresby. All major airlines cancelled their scheduled domestic flights earlier on Thursday.</p>

<p>Hundreds of passengers were turned away from Jacksons International Airport in the capital city. This prompted passengers to demand intervention from Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea.</p>

<p>Papua New Guinea’s largest airline, Air Niugini, released a statement on Wednesday, saying that all flights around the country would be cancelled because Puma Energy had suspended the supply of Jet A1 fuel to all airline companies.</p>

<p>“We have done everything possible to ensure that this situation did not occur and that we could continue to support the people of Papua New Guinea especially as they return from their Christmas holiday,” said Air Niugini. “The airline can assure all our customers that we are completely up to date with our payments to Puma Energy.”</p>

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<p>Air Niugini warned that international flights could also be cancelled if the country’s central bank failed to supply enough US dollars for the fuel supplier, Puma Energy, to buy jet fuel.</p>

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<p>Papua New Guinea’s difficult terrain and lack of interconnecting roads make air travel the most efficient means of travel. The two largest cities, Port Moresby and Lae, are only accessible&nbsp;by plane.</p>

<p>Papua New Guinea has only two major highways linking its interior highlands to the coast and three other highways linking smaller towns. There are no railroads and though there are shipping lines to transport cargo, there are no options for people to travel far on the sea.&nbsp;</p>

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Airline passengers numbering in thousands were stranded across Papua New Guinea as commercial airlines grounded planes after the supply of jet fuel was stopped on the island nation.

Airline passengers numbering in thousands were stranded across Papua New Guinea as commercial airlines grounded planes after the supply of jet fuel was stopped on the island nation. Puma Energy, Papua New Guinea's only fuel supplier, said the shortage in supply was due to a lack of foreign currency from the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea. The foreign currency, among other things, is also used to buy fuel from international markets. A report in The Guardian claimed that there was chaos at the country’s main domestic airport in Port Moresby. All major airlines cancelled their scheduled domestic flights earlier on Thursday. Hundreds of passengers were turned away from Jacksons International Airport in the capital city. This prompted passengers to demand intervention from Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea’s largest airline, Air Niugini, released a statement on Wednesday, saying that all flights around the country would be cancelled because Puma Energy had suspended the supply of Jet A1 fuel to all airline companies. “We have done everything possible to ensure that this situation did not occur and that we could continue to support the people of Papua New Guinea especially as they return from their Christmas holiday,” said Air Niugini. “The airline can assure all our customers that we are completely up to date with our payments to Puma Energy.” WATCH | Gravitas: Papua New Guinea appoints Minister for Coffee × Air Niugini warned that international flights could also be cancelled if the country’s central bank failed to supply enough US dollars for the fuel supplier, Puma Energy, to buy jet fuel. ALSO READ | As it happened: Oil rebounds 3% as OPEC+ weighs biggest output cut since 2020 Papua New Guinea’s difficult terrain and lack of interconnecting roads make air travel the most efficient means of travel. The two largest cities, Port Moresby and Lae, are only accessible by plane. Papua New Guinea has only two major highways linking its interior highlands to the coast and three other highways linking smaller towns. There are no railroads and though there are shipping lines to transport cargo, there are no options for people to travel far on the sea. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A Chinese research on the efficacy of antibody nasal spray against Covid infection claimed an 80 per cent prevention rate. However, reports citing experts urged caution, saying that antibody nasal spray has its side effects.&nbsp;During COVID-19 outbreak in November, thousands of health workers were recruited in inner Mongolia for the study. According to a paper posted into preprint server medRxiv, those who used the antibody nasal spray twice a day were infected at about one-fifth the rate of those who did not.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The spray was developed by Sinovac Life Sciences and contains a broad-spectrum antibody known as SA58 to neutralise Covid. During the course of study, about 1,800 adverse events were reported, including runny or dry nose and sneezing. The authors, however, claimed that the adverse events "were all mild and disappeared quickly without affecting daily work".</p>

<p>"This clinical study of the SA58 nasal spray on medical personnel showed good tolerance and good effectiveness for preventing Covid-19 infections, suggesting further application in other populations in the real world," they added.</p>

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<p>More than 6,600 medical personnel were recruited for the study, South China Morning Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The nasal spray was given to about half the participants, who were told to apply it twice a day and report any adverse events via WeChat. Both groups underwent PCR testing every day during the study, which ran from October 31 to November 30.</p>

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A Chinese research on the efficacy of antibody nasal spray against Covid infection claimed an 80 per cent prevention rate. However, reports citing experts urged caution, saying that antibody nasal spray has its side effects.

A Chinese research on the efficacy of antibody nasal spray against Covid infection claimed an 80 per cent prevention rate. However, reports citing experts urged caution, saying that antibody nasal spray has its side effects. During COVID-19 outbreak in November, thousands of health workers were recruited in inner Mongolia for the study. According to a paper posted into preprint server medRxiv, those who used the antibody nasal spray twice a day were infected at about one-fifth the rate of those who did not. ALSO READ | India's Bharat Biotech launches clinically-approved nasal vaccine The spray was developed by Sinovac Life Sciences and contains a broad-spectrum antibody known as SA58 to neutralise Covid. During the course of study, about 1,800 adverse events were reported, including runny or dry nose and sneezing. The authors, however, claimed that the adverse events "were all mild and disappeared quickly without affecting daily work". "This clinical study of the SA58 nasal spray on medical personnel showed good tolerance and good effectiveness for preventing Covid-19 infections, suggesting further application in other populations in the real world," they added. WATCH | Gravitas: China's bogus vaccines: How China fooled the world × The research paper is yet to be peer-reviewed. More than 6,600 medical personnel were recruited for the study, South China Morning Post reported. The nasal spray was given to about half the participants, who were told to apply it twice a day and report any adverse events via WeChat. Both groups underwent PCR testing every day during the study, which ran from October 31 to November 30. Needle-free Covid vaccines have been rolled out in some countries, including China, the current global epicentre of the pandemic. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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