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ad-hoc committee by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Singh further asserted he won the elections democratically with 40 votes out of 47 and ‘don't accept the committee’. "I don't believe in this committee.

Sports Ministry on Sunday asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute an ad-hoc body to control and manage the affairs of WFI. The ministry on Sunday suspended the WFI until further orders after the newly-elected body made a «hasty announcement» of organising the U-15 and U-20 nationals «without following due procedure and not giving sufficient notice to wrestlers» for preparations.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has recently implemented a new rule governing the use of its official signs and advertising, potentially influencing public perception of certain crypto firms. 

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing subtle yet noticeable fluctuations, trading at $41,457 with over 0.50% rise as of Tuesday. Market sentiments are heavily influenced by key economic events and policy changes. As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting approaches, noted Fed observer Jim Grant anticipates long-term high rates, casting a significant impact on Bitcoin’s valuation.

personalise ads with a precision that sometimes verges on mind-reading. Its ad-stuffed newsfeed at this time of year embodies the internet’s great trade-off: consumers enjoy free services, but must submit to bombardment with commercials from companies that know who has been naughty or nice. Yet increasingly, those with deep enough pockets are getting the chance to escape the online admen.

Silicon Valley tech giant Google is updating its crypto ad policy to improve its advertising standards, effective January 29, 2024.

The controversial images, featuring statues with missing limbs set against a backdrop of rubble, have sparked public outrage and calls for a boycott. Zara describes the Atelier series, to which the campaign belongs, as «a limited edition collection celebrating our commitment to craftsmanship and passion for artistic expression.» However, the depiction of model Kristen McMenamy posing alongside mannequins wrapped in white cloth and plastic has ignited a storm of negative reactions. Social media erupted with condemnation, with individuals and organizations expressing their dismay. According to ETimes, Melanie Elturk, CEO of the fashion brand Haute Hijab, voiced her concern, describing the images as «sick» and questioning the appropriateness of the campaign.

Alphabet’s Google said that the European Union’s threat to break up its profitable ad tech arm was “flawed” as it formally took aim at the bloc’s allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

The FTX 2.0 customer ad hoc committee of the now-defunct crypto exchange has received a response to the letter sent to its official arm.

Meta Platforms' advertising-free subscription service, a fee-based offering rolled out in Europe this month, breaches EU consumer laws, Europe's largest consumer group said on Thursday as it took its grievance to consumer protection authorities. The joint complaint from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 18 of its members to the network of consumer protection authorities (CPC) came two days after advocacy group NOYB filed a complaint with the Austrian privacy watchdog, saying Meta's new service amounted to paying a fee to ensure privacy.

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Telangana, the Congress Party has come up with a campaign that mocks state chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's «hypocrisy» and dubs him as 'dora'- a feudal dominant caste landlord. Full-page advertisements published on Monday in daily newspapers in the state list 14 statements made by KCR on which he allegedly changed his stand over the years. The statements over which the CM allegedly changed his stand include the appointment of a Dalit Chief Minster for the state and the implementation of a 12-percent reservation for Muslims. In the comic layout, several grids titled 'Dora then' portray the caricatures of KCR, who is shown promising certain things to the public in the past.

ad-free subscription plan, available at a monthly cost of AUD 15.99. There are speculations that certain Snapchat Plus subscribers might be required to pay a premium for access to the ad-free version. Reportedly, Snapchat is in the testing phase for its ad-free subscription plan.

Elon Musk's X Corp is suing liberal media advocacy group Media Matters for allegedly manipulating the social media platform's algorithms and fabricating posts to drive away advertisers. Responding to a post mentioning the lawsuit against Media Matters, Musk said it was only the first of many to be filed against the advocacy group. Also Read| Elon Musk mocks Satya Nadella's message on Microsoft - OpenAI partnership, says ‘Now they will have to…’ A lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corp in a US federal court in Texas was quoted by the New York Times as saying: “Media Matters has manipulated the algorithms governing the user experience on X to bypass safeguards and create images of X’s largest advertisers’ paid posts adjacent to racist, incendiary content, leaving the false impression that these pairings are anything but what they actually are: manufactured, inorganic and extraordinarily rare," Linda Yaccarino also launched a veiled attack on Media Matters after a lawsuit was filed by X Corp.

Elon Musk announced on Saturday that X Corp is gearing up to initiate legal action against Media Matters and individuals involved in the assault on social media platform X. “The split second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing a thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters and ALL those who colluded in this fraudulent attack on our company," wrote Musk in his post.

Disney Star is looking to sell its residual unsold TV ad inventory for the knockout matches and the final of the Cricket World Cup for as much as Rs 30 lakh per 10-second spot, emboldened by India's outstanding performance in the tournament so far, multiple media buyers told ET. However, most media buyers suggest that there would be very few takers for the ad inventory at such a steep rate, with most of the key cricket advertisers already exhausting their budgets for the mega event. «Disney Star has some residual inventory left for the knockout matches and the final. They are looking at Rs 30 lakh per 10-second spot.

Spain’s securities market regulatory body said it had begun investigating its inaugural case pertaining to a potential violation of regulations governing large-scale advertising campaigns for crypto assets.

leather jacket worn by the 'King of Pop,' Michael Jackson, in the 1980s was bought for a whopping £250,000 ($306,000). Earlier, the black-and-white jacket worn by the famous star was expected to sell for between £200,000 and £400,000 at the auction. Along with an Amy Winehouse hairpiece and a George Michael jacket, the item was one of over 200 pieces of music memorabilia that were auctioned off in London on Friday. Apart from Jackson's jacket, pieces associated with other legendary singers and artists, including David Bowie, Oasis, and The Beatles, also went under the hammer.

The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) of Spain has opened its first crypto infringement case against local technology provider Miolos.

The principal financial regulator in Spain, the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), has opened its first case against a technology provider for violating crypto promotion rules in the country. 

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is not allowing political campaigns and advertisers to use its generative artificial intelligence (AI) advertising tools, a company spokesperson said in a Reuters exclusive report.