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LinkedIn, primarily known as a job-seeking and networking platform, plans to add gaming to its services to boost engagement time. According to a TechCrunch report, LinkedIn is developing a new gaming experience for its users and it will do so via puzzles and word-based games similar to Wordle. Three of its initial games are called “Queens”, “Inference” and “Crossclimb”, as per the report.

Among Us" animated series, based on the popular mobile game, has unveiled its star-studded voice cast. Randall Park, Yvette Nicole Brown, Elijah Wood, and Ashley Johnson are set to lend their talents to the adaptation, adding depth and personality to the beloved characters. Voice Cast

In the month of February, there were 5,371 pending investors' complaints at the start of the month, data released by the markets regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) reveals.

online wagers on the outcome of sporting events legally on tribal land, when really only the computer servers are located there, accepting bets made using mobile phones and computers from anywhere in Florida? That's a question two of the tribe's gaming competitors are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will take up soon and answer with a definitive “no." A decision by the nation's highest court would be of “massive importance" for the future of online gaming across the U.S., since leaving in place an appellate ruling in the tribe's favor would set a precedent for other end-runs around state prohibitions against gaming off tribal lands, said the firms, West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, which operate racetracks and poker rooms in Florida.

Corporate bond research firm Gimme Credit upgraded the rating of chemical company Celanese Corp. (NYSE:CE) to «Improving» from «Stable.» The firm anticipates Celanese will experience a slight increase in leverage during the first quarter due to seasonally negative working capital flows and a modest decrease in EBITDA. However, for the entirety of 2024, Gimme Credit expects a stable Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR), decreasing raw material costs, and gains from self-help measures to contribute to an increase in EBITDA.

But the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2023 brings some optimism to the table. It says that with annual exodus figures closer to 6,500, there was a dip in the number of Indian HNIs leaving the country. If this 'slowdown' continues, it could be another indicator of the India growth story. Why? Decisions of HNIs to migrate are multifold. They are driven not just by personal or lifestyle preferences but also by a keen sense of where their wealth can be maximised. As they are the wealthiest in the country, they are more choosy, have greater expectations and can afford to relocate to places that offer them better living and economic conditions.

Also Read: Paytm gets a third-party license from NPCI. What does this mean for you? ‘’In light of the recent development, users may have questions regarding the functionality of Paytm app. Users and merchants must note that the Paytm app is working and will continue to do so even after March 15, 2024,'' Paytm clarified in a statement on March 15.

NEW DELHI : Google found itself in deeper trouble in India after the country’s antitrust watchdog ordered an investigation into the tech giant’s pricing methods, saying the company had implemented its policies in a “discriminatory manner". The Competition Commission of India on Friday said it will probe Google’s pricing model within 60 days, without immediately passing a verdict or enforcing penalties. CCI’s decision has wider implications for Google, the dominant mobile operating platform in India, given the watchdog’s earlier rulings as well as the company’s run-ins with the domestic app ecosystem.

₹837-crore (about $100 million) project to curb cyber crimes in the state. As part of a $100-million deal with the Maharashtra State Cyber Department, LTTS will also design a cybersecurity system for the state, with KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP as its forensics partner.

(Reuters) -Swisscom said on Friday it will buy Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) Italia for 8 billion euros ($8.70 billion)to merge the business with its Italian subsidiary Fastweb.

EMPS). They also need to provide a three-year or 20,000-km comprehensive warranty to two-wheeler buyers — and an 80,000-km warranty on three-wheelers — to be eligible for the scheme. EMPS replaces the Faster Adoption & Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME II) programme. “The manufacturers’ comprehensive warranty will have to cover the EV battery, the most crucial component of the vehicle, besides ensuring that there are adequate facilities for after-sales service for the life of sold vehicles,” a senior government official told ET.

India’s electricity consumption is growing at nearly 9% per year, faster than real gross domestic product (GDP). That is understandable, since economic growth involves rapid urbanization, which is electricity- intensive. It is also possible that in the near-term, GDP growth has higher energy intensity beyond electricity.

NEW DELHI : New Delhi: In a sluggish consumer electronics market, the key to boosting smartphone sales is to steer clear of cookie-cutter experiences for buyers and, instead, enhance value-addition in mid-segment devices, Raju Pullan, senior vice-president and head of Samsung India’s mobile experience business, said in an interview. According to Pullan, Samsung is targetting non-urban markets, and enhancing value of the smartphones priced below ₹50,000 to drive growth despite the challenges. “Upgrades are happening from ₹15,000 to the ₹30,000 price bracket, and from ₹30,000 to the ₹50,000 range.

demat accounts? Unlike physical shares, which were a thing of the past, all shares are now received and held in electronic form. But who ensures the safety of these electronic shares? This responsibility falls upon depositories like NSDL and CDSL. In this article, let's look at the role of a depositories and their functions.

Also Read: How to reactivate a dormant demat account? MintGenie explains Trading through mobile phones enables you to have real-time access to key developments related to trading and investments. The main advantage of mobile trading is that anyone can also see market data at the same speed as brokers or registered clients. India pioneered online stock trading in the late 1990s, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) leading the way with electronic or screen-based trading systems accessible via the internet.

NEW DELHI : India’s demand for petroleum products, particularly diesel, will spike this year on increased industrial and construction activity, as well as because of the upcoming national election that’s held once in five years, as per S&P Global Commodity Insights. Demand for petroleum products in 2024 is likely to grow by about 206,000 barrels per day, with gasoil (diesel) and gasoline (petrol) accounting for about 65% of the growth, S&P Global said in a report. In February, India’s demand for petroleum products increased by 132,000 barrels per day (bpd), or 2.4%, year-on-year, and by 256,000 bpd from January.

updating their aadhaar card details must do so before June 14. Earlier the deadline was March 14 before it got extended. In their aadhaar card details, one can change their name, address or mobile number without having to pay a fee.

extended deadline. The RBI on January 31 directed PPBL to stop accepting deposits or top-ups in customer accounts, wallets, FASTags, and other instruments after February 29, due to concerns around large-scale non-compliance of regulations and supervisory issues. Particularly, the fintech startup was found to be in breach of know-your-customer (KYC) requirements and other RBI-mandated processes.

The deadline for updating Aadhaar details for free has been extended by the Centre until June 14, 2024. Initially set for March 14, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced on Tuesday that the free online document upload facility will now be available until June 14.

₹19,125 crore in the April-January period of the current financial year, followed by Karnataka with ₹13,738 crore and Uttar Pradesh with ₹ 13,004 crore. Odisha collected ₹7,729 crore of cess, while Tamil Nadu reported ₹7,291 crores. Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand and West Bengal are the other big contributors of GST cess.

NEW DELHI : On Tuesday, Apple announced “more flexibility" in terms of enabling app downloads from outside of its proprietary applications marketplace. While the move is selective to a filtered group of apps, and applicable only in the European Union (EU), industry stakeholders said that the move is of great significance, and will set a global precedent in anti-competition and digital markets regulations across the world—including in India.