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The Apple Watch Series 8 is currently selling at its lowest price ever on Flipkart. Now before we dive into the nitty-gritties, know that Apple has officially discontinued the Series 8 after the launch of the Series 9, which is to say that it doesn’t make it anymore. But you can still find it on sale on third-party retail, on Flipkart for instance, often at lower prices. The Series 8 was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 45,900.

ETtech recaps the top tech policy developments of 2023 and its significance.

digital era, a seismic shift has occurred in the realm of celebrity endorsements. The traditional luminaries of Bollywood industry are now sharing the limelight with a new breed of influencers — the creators.

Sunny Agrawal, Head of Fundamental Equity Research, SBI Securities, said. In an interview with ETMarkets, Agrawal said: “BFSI, Real Estate, Auto, Cement, Engineering/Cap Goods, Infra, Railways, Defence, Renewables, IT, Biofuels etc are the preferred picks for next 12 months,” Edited excerpts: Sensex touched 70K while Nifty50 was above 21K – we got a Fed boost towards the close of the week. What is your view on the market? From the next 6 to 12 months perspective, we expect the domestic equity market to remain buoyant and have room to further go up by 8-10%.

love for food! Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma recently revealed that a huge chunk of all digital transactions on the payment app revolved around food! Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the Paytm boss shared a snapshot of all of his digital payments on the app and wrote, “#PaytmRecap2023 Expectedly food is my biggest number of payments in the year. Check yours:http://paytm.com/recap.” In the picture, the app displays the message “You have spent the most on food!” There is also a congratulatory message: “Vijay crowned as 2023 Foodie Of The Year, Rs 2 lakh spent on food!” Some of the popular digital stores, the Paytm founder ordered from, included Zomato Limited (95 payments), Haldiram Skymark 98 (14 payments), Bikanervala (11 payments), Kuremal S Kulfi (10 payments, etc). Retweeting the post, Dr Shriram Nene, the husband of Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit wrote, “That’s why we are such good friends!” However, despite his overwhelming love for all things gastronomical, Sharma was no match for a certain Mumbaikar when it came to ordering food!

IT ministry to block their URLs for not adhering to regulatory norms is expected to level the playing field, Indian crypto exchanges have said. The move may lead to a resurgence in Indian exchanges, they said, as many investors who had shifted to trading on global exchanges to save on tax are expected to return to local ones now. «The major impact will be on the trading activities on the foreign crypto bourses, and we may see a significant shift of trading volume to Indian exchanges, which are FIU-compliant,» said Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, India's second-longest-running digital asset exchange. WazirX native token WRX was up 23% at the time of going to press.

By GursimranKaur Mehar and Mrinmay Dey

NEW DELHI : The ministry of petroleum and natural gas plans to substantially reduce spending on the laying of gas pipelines by leveraging the extensive infrastructure data from the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP). The PMGS-NMP is a digital platform that maps all infrastructure projects, and contains critical information ranging from rail, port, and road connectivity to gas pipelines and optic fibre in India. It is overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

CD Projekt, the publisher of Cyberpunk 2077, is offering a total of five video games for free download. For those unfamiliar with GOG, it serves as the digital storefront owned and managed by CD Projekt. Notably, GOG boasts an extensive collection of free games, including some highly acclaimed titles. In recent days, GOG's winter sale has seen the addition of several remarkable games available for free download. These include Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master, Lost Ruins, Caveblazers, and Lacuna. It's worth noting that these giveaways are available for a limited time only, adding to their exclusivity.

₹9 trillion in the April to November period, about half of the estimated full-year target, as tax revenue grew in twin digits, and spending and subsidy outgo were broadly in line with estimates. With this, fiscal deficit, the gap between government spending and revenue that is met through borrowing, for the full fiscal looks set to remain in line with the ₹17.9 trillion estimated at the beginning of the year. The government has so far stuck to its borrowing calendar although it has secured Parliament’s approval for extra spending of a net ₹58,378 crore in the current fiscal involving cash outgo.

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Ripple (XRP/USD) stands out, particularly on December 29, as it navigates through crucial technical levels. Trading at $0.6223, XRP has experienced a modest 1.59% decrease in the past 24 hours, yet this has not dampened the market’s enthusiasm.

Japan-based Monex Group is set to acquire a majority stake in Canadian crypto asset manager 3iQ.

In a note to clients this week, analysts at Macquarie Research reiterated MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) as their gaming industry top picks that have Vegas exposure.

OpenAI regarding the challenging matter of pricing and terms for licensing their content to the artificial intelligence company. The veil of secrecy surrounding these negotiations was lifted this week as The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The claim asserted that both companies utilized Times' content without authorization in the development of artificial intelligence products. Prior to taking legal action, The New York Times had been in extended talks with these entities about a potential agreement. Other news organizations, including Gannett, the largest U.S. newspaper company; News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal; and IAC, the digital giant behind The Daily Beast and Dotdash Meredith, have also been in discussions with OpenAI, according to individuals familiar with the confidential negotiations.

Investing.com – Main U.S. indexes declined on the final trading day of 2023, pulling back from recent highs. Megacap tech ended the year on a sour note but was among the best performing groups overall this year.

Chinedu Albert, a legal expert specializing in Nigerian tech and innovation, has attributed the challenges facing the adoption of the eNaira, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s digital currency (CBDC), to a previous crypto ban.

BSE Sensex rose around 20 per cent in 2023, their second-best year since 2017, and were among the top-performing stock indexes globally. The broader small- and mid-caps gained about 55.62 per cent and 46.57 per cent in 2023, far outperforming the blue-chip indexes despite valuation concerns.

defence synergy and trade links in 2024 and remain steadfast in securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mukesh Aghi, the President and CEO of the US-India Partnership Forum (USISPF) also said that as the world moves into 2024, now the fastest-growing major economy and the most populous nation in the world has a «bolder vision.

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The UK government has recently made a significant stride in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. On December 18, 2023, they announced the introduction of the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) as part of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023. This groundbreaking initiative, set to become operational on January 8, 2024, is designed to foster innovation in the financial sector by allowing crypto firms to test their products and services within a controlled environment in the UK.

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, and Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the company's former chief executive officer, have been ordered to pay a hefty financial penalty according to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. A significant enforcement action that was begun by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has been brought to a successful conclusion by this ruling.