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The ‘Animal’ actress, who is currently basking in the phenomenal success of her recent on-screen outing, received another piece of good news — namely the arrest of the person who engineered her deepfake video. Taking to Instagram Stories on Saturday, the ‘Pushpa’ star extended heartfelt thanks to the police for nabbing the wrongdoer and her well-wishers for their unconditional support. «Feeling truly grateful for the community that embraces me with love, support and shields me,» she wrote. The actress also cautioned her fans against predators who lurk online and to take stringent measures if they were at the receiving end of such cyberbullying activities. “Girls and boys — if your image is used or morphed anywhere without your consent. It is wrong. «And I hope this is a reminder that you are surrounded by people who will support you and action will be taken,” she wrote. On the work front, Mandanna’s last film — the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ has become a bona-fide blockbuster, crossing Rs 900 cr worldwide. She will next reunite with Allu Arjun for ‘Pushpa 2’.

death «optional,» as the technology learns to perfectly emulate our personalities, memories and dreams, keeping a version of ourselves alive long after our physical bodies have perished. But if rapidly improving AI achieves its lofty goal of digital immortality — as its advocates believe it can — will it be a force for good or for evil?

Saw X sees Tobin Bell's return to the franchise, marking his first appearance since 2017's Jigsaw. The success of his villainous comeback has paved the way for "Saw XI", slated for release in 2024. Lionsgate is set to commemorate this milestone by releasing a comprehensive Blu-ray collection featuring all ten films, offering fans a nostalgic journey through the iconic horror series. After months of anticipation, the streaming release date for Saw X has been officially confirmed. Lionsgate's enduring horror franchise takes a dark turn as Tobin Bell's iconic character, John Kramer, embarks on a chilling journey to Mexico in search of a cure for his advanced cancer. As expected, the twisted narrative involves deadly traps, mysterious con artists, and the signature horror elements that define the Saw series.

President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis is undertaking an official visit to India from January 22 to 26 during which he will visit New Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai and also meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, according to an official statement issued by his office. During his five-day trip, Francis will hold bilateral discussions with the India leadership and engage with civil society, leading think tanks, embark on field visits and participate in events related to sustainability, multilateralism, accessibility, and digital public infrastructure, among other engagements.

As the weekend unfolds, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a notable uptick, trading at $41,700 with nearly 1.40% increase on Saturday. Despite this positive momentum, skepticism remains as The New York Times maintains a cautious stance on Bitcoin’s prospects. Adding to the wary outlook, the RBI Governor has flagged cryptocurrencies as a risk to the stability of the Indian Rupee, urging investors to proceed with caution.

Warner Bros.'s family-friendly hit 'Wonka' may be released online and be available for streaming sooner than expected. Starring Timothee Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka, the musical arrived in theaters before the holidays. It was supported by the audience. A month after the film's theatrical debut, Warner Bros. UK has revealed the expected date on which Wonka becomes available for audiences to revisit at home.

₹10,272 crore from ₹8,312 during the same quarter last year. The bank reported a healthy jump of 10% in its core operating profit and the asset quality of the bank remained stable during the quarter ending December 2023. Earlier today, shares of ICICI Bank settled 0.92 per cent higher at ₹1,008.30 apiece on the BSE.

Rabbit Inc, a Los Angeles-based AI startup, recently <a rel=«nofollow» href=«https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=» https:>unveiled its cutting-edge mobile device, the Rabbit r1, at CES 2024, marking a significant stride in the realm of mobile technology. The r1, priced at $199 and available for pre-order, is poised to redefine our interactions with digital devices through its innovative features and user-centric design​​​​.

Question: I am a taxpayer regularly investing in cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Please guide me on the tax implications applicable on sale of such investments made in cryptocurrencies.

Digital payments major PhonePe on Thursday announced that it has sold over 9 million policies, since launching their insurance platform in September 2021, with 4 million of those coming in the last year alone.

Budget 2024 on February 1, expected to balance populist measures and fiscal prudence. India must simplify land purchase policies and digitize records to prevent complex acquisition processes from derailing projects, suggested Suren Goyal, partner at RPS Group. Rationalizing taxes, funds access, and compliance rules will also assist developers in mitigating risks from related uncertainties, he added.

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Shirish Pardeshi of Centrum Broking, says “in the next two quarters, the price value led growth would be lower and which will normalize from the first quarter or even in Q4, unless there is a drastic change in the economic indicators, which can push the volume. Further Pardeshi says: “Starting from Q1, when the business is getting split into beauty and well-being and the personal care and also there is attention in terms of ad spends and promotion spends, it will definitely lift the growth momentum for the company.” A top down miss, the underlying volume growth of 2%, how are you reading into the numbers and did you anticipate this kind of a downfall for HUL? Shirish Pardeshi: Two things are very clear. We know that HUL draws a lot of business from the rural areas and there the expected recovery around the festive season has not happened. That is the first part.

TORONTO — The head of Canada’s banking regulator says he’s ramping up scrutiny of money laundering in the financial sector as risks increase.

YouTube, the digital behemoth that redefined entertainment since its inception in 2005, continues to shape the global digital culture with its vast library of videos, live streams, and monetisation options. Amidst the myriad of content creators, it's intriguing to discover which channel commands the highest level of subscriber devotion. Contrary to popular belief that American or European channels dominate, the surprising champion is none other than India's T-Series.

bitcoin began trading last week, making it easier for anyone with a basic brokerage account to buy a slice of the digital currency. Several established financial institutions, including Fidelity and BlackRock, have coalesced around bitcoin because it is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency.

Paytm jumped over 3% to the day's high of Rs 798 on the NSE in Saturday's trading session after the company reported a jump in its December quarter revenue while narrowing its losses. With today's gains, the stock has remained unbeaten in three sessions and gained over 8%. The digital payments major narrowed its losses to Rs 220 crore for the quarter ended December 2023, compared to Rs 290 crore in the September quarter and Rs 392 crore in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from operations in the third quarter jumped 38% to Rs 2,850 crore as against Rs 2,062 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Read more | Paytm Q3 Results: Losses narrow to Rs 220 crore; revenue jumps 38% YoY Reacting to Paytm's quarterly show, analyst Sanjiv Bhasin said that he has been recommending the stock at levels of Rs 600, 620 and the stock has now surpassed Rs 780.

bitcoin began trading last week, making it easier for anyone with a basic brokerage account to buy a slice of the digital currency. Several established financial institutions, including Fidelity and BlackRock, have coalesced around bitcoin because it is the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency. But bitcoin remains an enigma to most everyday investors, and it’s hard to separate the buzz from any true potential. It’s also wildly volatile. In other words, it’s a bet. And institutions are wagering that plenty of investors want in.

the World Economic Forum in the snow-clad resort came to an end on Friday, emergence of artificial intelligence, never-ending geopolitical tensions, and the outcome of what's in store when half of the world's population is going to elect a new government this year, including in India and the US, dominated the Swiss Promenade talks. But for the outcome of the summit as Rich Lesser, chairman of Boston Consulting Group, said, “It’s unrealistic to think that Davos — or any meeting, anywhere in the world — in one meeting can rebuild trust when it’s fragmented on so many dimensions".

Paytm share price rose over 3 per cent in early deals on the BSE on Saturday, January 20, a day after the company reported its December quarter scorecard. Paytm share price opened 2 per cent higher at ₹789.50 against the previous close of ₹773.90 and soon rose about 3 per cent to the level of ₹797.70. Around 9:20 am, the stock was 1.42 per cent up at ₹784.90 on the BSE.

₹2,492.65 apiece on the BSE. HUL posted a standalone net profit of ₹2,519 crore for the third quarter of FY24, a growth of just 0.55% from ₹2,505 crore in the same quarter of last fiscal year. However, HUL’s Q3 net profit declined 7.28% from ₹2,717 crore on a sequential basis.