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SIM card rules introduced by the government in August this year will finally come into force from December 1. The rules will bring in a slew of changes, including banning the sale of bulk SIM cards, mandatory registration of PoS franchisees, agents and distributors by telecom operators and police verification of SIM dealers, among others. Here's a look at the changes that will be implemented from tomorrow: Under the new rules, PoS agents will have to sign an agreement with the telecom service provider or licensee to dissuade them from indulging in illegal activities.

Police in the South Korean city of Daegu say they have raided a “drug trafficking organization” that used crypto as a payment tool – and arrested 48 people.

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Christmas at Graceland promises a musical extravaganza this year with a line-up featuring renowned artists. The Graceland property is set to host a festive event that transcends music genres, paying homage to the legendary Elvis Presley.

Spotify has unwrapped its annual campaign for 2023, revealing the most-streamed artists, albums, songs, and podcasts. Taylor Swift takes the spotlight as Spotify's most-streamed global artist, dethroning Bad Bunny after a three-year reign. Swift has garnered over 26.1 billion streams worldwide since the beginning of the year, making her the top-streamed musician in the U.S. as well. In celebration, Spotify has placed 21 puzzle pieces on billboards globally, teasing Swift's achievement. The platform offers personalized stats for users, showcasing individual top artists, genres, songs, podcasts, and minutes listened to. The Wrapped experience introduces new features, including «Me in 2023» characterizing users' streaming habits and «Sound Town,» matching listeners to cities based on shared artist affinity.

Binance Labs, the dynamic venture capital and incubation powerhouse behind Binance, is spearheading a transformative journey into the future of education. It has recently solidified its commitment by making an investment worth $3.15 million in Open Campus, an avant-garde Web3 education platform.

Boasting a selection of over 5,500 casino games from 35+ providers, Flush Casino is one of the biggest names in the crypto sphere. The international site is crypto-exclusive and comes with a constant influx of promotions.

solar storm is set to hit Earth on November 30 which may interfere with radio and GPS signals, NASA has warned. Solar storms are known for causing disruptions in communication. Recent observations reveal that a solar storm, specifically a coronal mass ejection (CME), is scheduled for November 30.

Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to focus on 11 critical interventions through various ministries, Union minister Anurag Thakur said Wednesday. The scheme, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jharkhand's Khunti, will have a total outlay of Rs 24,104 crore.

Magic 6 Pro or Magic 6 Ultimate, is anticipated to revolutionize the user experience with its cutting-edge features. As per a Notebookcheck report, Honor CEO Zhao Ming has confirmed certain features of the Magic 6 Pro in a conversation with MyDrivers. Reportedly, one of the standout innovations he verified is the incorporation of satellite communication capabilities.

Jeewan praman patra in order to continue receiving pensions. With the advent of technology, the process of submitting a life certificate has become hassle-free.

From iPhone 15 Pro Max to Pixel 8; best camera phones you can buy in November 2023 Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2796x1290 pixels and uses ProMotion technology to implement an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The premium smartphone supports the Always-On Display feature and the recently introduced standby mode in iOS 17, delivering a dynamic and power-efficient viewing experience.

The collective sigh of relief that swept India was almost palpable as news broke of the rescue of 41 workers who got trapped in a tunnel blocked by a cave-in on 12 November while it was being bored. Swings of hope and despair ended in jubilation as the last obstacle was cleared and a horizontal passage finally opened to the chamber where they survived on piped supplies and a national pledge to extract them safely.

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2796x1290 pixels and uses ProMotion technology to implement an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The premium smartphone supports the Always-On Display feature and the recently introduced standby mode in iOS 17, delivering a dynamic and power-efficient viewing experience. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is powered by the newly released A17 Pro chip, a powerhouse that Apple claims offers unparalleled performance in the smartphone landscape, potentially reaching the levels of high-end PCs.

Infosys has decided to tweak its IOE (internet of everything) organizational structure for its delivery and consulting functions as it focuses to adopt generative artificial intelligence in its offerings, ET has learnt. The new IoE organisation structure will be headed by AVP & global delivery head – IOT (Internet of Things) Vikas Gupta, along with AVP and Senior Principal Technology Architect, Krishnananda Shenoy.

China’s e-CNY pilot program is gaining significant attention as three additional banks join the initiative.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved partial terms of reference of the 16th Finance Commission to be set up shortly, according to a person informed about the development. The cabinet meeting, however, did not decide on the constitution of the commission, which would entail naming the members and chairperson. The meeting began in the evening and continued till late in the night.

Animoca Brands has become the largest validator on the TON Network after its investment in TON Play.

India’s information technology (IT) spending is expected to rise by 10.7% to reach $124.6 billion in 2024 from a year ago driven majority jump in investments in software, IT services and devices, according to the latest forecast by research and consulting services firm Gartner. In 2023, the IT spending was in the negative at minus 0.5% growth with spending at $112.5 billion.

1. Hyperlink InfoSystemFounded in the year 2011, Hyperlink InfoSystem is a leading game development company offering a wide range of gaming solutions including mobile games, casual games, Metaverse gaming solutions, and more. Their team of 1000+ developers make sure to bring the most desirable gaming experience utilizing the offering of game development technologies like Unreal, Unity, AR, VR, Metaverse, HTML5, and more.

It has been less than eight months since Niranjan Gupta was elevated to the position of CEO at Hero MotoCorp, and the world’s largest motorcycle maker has already moved with super speed through its launches in the premium segment and pursuing a focused strategy to gain market share across geographies and segments. Investors have given a thumbs up to the company’s performance, with its share price on a steady northward movement. Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta deep dives into the strategies the company is undertaking to reinvent itself in a free-wheeling conversation with Sharmistha Mukherjee. Edited excerpts: Your share price is now at a 5-year high, gaining 50% in last 8 months. What do you attribute this to? I would not like to comment specifically on share price movement, but I can talk about what we are changing at the company. Our company has a strong legacy, with iconic brands built over the last 40 years, providing mobility to millions.