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Technically, there are hundreds of ways to get around in GTA Online besides driving, but they don’t call it Grand Theft Auto for nothing. This game is all about cars, whether that be stealing, buying, racing, crashing, or modifying them. You’ve always been able to outfit and customize your car in dozens of ways, but The Chop Shop update added a new Drift Tuning mechanic alongside a new set of vehicles. Not all cars are eligible for this upgrade, and your usual mechanic isn’t up for the job. Here are the blueprints on how Drift Tuning works. How to get…

Kerala reported 265 fresh Covid-19 infections and one death in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases of Covid-19 in the country was recorded at 2,997. Earlier on Thursday, India recorded 594 fresh infections — taking the number of active cases from 2,311 the previous day to 2,669, according to Union Health Ministry data. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Precautionary measures Meanwhile, amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant of the Coronavirus, former World Health…

The UAE has cemented its position as the most economically competitive nation in the Arab world, securing the top spot in the latest Arab Economic Competitiveness Index released by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). This dominant performance, highlighted in the seventh edition of the AMF’s Arab Economic Competitiveness Report, underscores the UAE’s sustained progress across crucial sectors, including its robust overall economy, increasingly attractive investment environment, and growing allure. The report further highlighted that the UAE secured the top position in the government financial sector index, ranking first in the deficit/surplus to GDP ratio and second in the tax burden…

Dean Elgar will retire from international cricket at the end of the two-test home series against India that starts on Tuesday, the former South Africa test captain said. The opening batter has played 84 tests and eight one-day internationals, scoring 5,146 runs at an average of 37.28 in the longest format, including 13 centuries and a career-best 199 against Bangladesh in 2017. “Playing the game of cricket has always been a dream of mine but having the opportunity to represent your country is the ultimate,” the 36-year-old said in a statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

MBZUAI and United Al-Saqer Group sign research agreement to advance AI in healthcare UAE business group will fund AI research projects at MBZUAI to advance education, knowledge, and innovation in digital health under the name of H.E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 22, 2023: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first university dedicated to AI research, and United Al-Saqer Group, a UAE-based business conglomerate, have signed a 10-year research endowment agreement aimed at advancing education, knowledge, and innovation in digital health. The funds contributed by United Al-Saqer Group will be…

I am a chinophile. Before you set out to Google the word, it means that I love winters (and obviously prefer them over summers). More time to stay in bed, more reasons to have soup and hot chocolate without guilt, and no need to look for excuses for putting on some weight are among my top reasons. I also happen to be someone who loves sunsets way more than sunrises — that makes me an opacarophile. One evening, while walking my dog and looking at the sunset, I wondered at how small changes in the sun’s position (relative to its…

Director: Rajkummar Hirani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani Rating: 3 stars A poster of William Shakespeare looms large in a tiny classroom in a fictional town in Punjab, where a pretentious English language coach is helping a group of hopefuls to be comfortable in the Queen’s lingo. The instructor tries hard but his students are unable to grasp the complexities of grammar or tenses, making a mess of vocabulary. “What difference does a language make? Communication of feelings is important,” reasons a student as he struggles to string together a sentence in English. “Words are necessary to…

Three foreign nationals were among 25 wounded after a student opened fire at a university in the Czech capital, Prague, killing 14 people, authorities said Friday. The mass shooting was one of the Czech Republic’s worst attacks in recent years. Minister Vit Rakusan said police in Prague worked overnight and 13 of those killed have been identified. He also said three of those wounded were foreigners, one of them believed to be from the Netherlands. Earlier on Friday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said an Emirati man and his wife were injured following the shooting in the Czech capital.…

India’s stalwart batter Virat Kohli is returning to India from South Africa due to a family emergency ahead of the first Test clash against the Proteas according to a BCCI source. Kohli was set to make his first appearance after the World Cup final heartbreak last month. But as of now he is returning back to India but will be available for the Test series which will begin on December 26. “Virat is coming back from South Africa due to some personal reasons but he will be available for the test series against South Africa starting on December 26,” a…

Admitad Forecast: Predictions for the E-commerce Industry in the Upcoming Holidays The approaching Christmas and New Year period presents another significant opportunity for the e-commerce industry. To better assess the sales potential during this time, Admitad, a global affiliate marketing network, analyzed 11 million orders of 2850 brands worldwide and in MENA placed by users between December 18, 2022, and January 7, 2023. The results obtained by the company shed new light on both global trends and unique features of the MENA market. Global Sales Trends: General statistics from the global market during December 18, 2022, to January 7, 2023,…