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Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil — a first step toward being able to resume service in the country — but its suspension will continue until it meets further requirements, a judge has ruled. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said in a decision published Saturday that X had still «not duly met» all requirements for ending the ban, and he gave it five days to file additional documents. The high-profile judge has been engaged in a long feud with X's owner, billionaire Elon Musk, as part of his drive to crack down on disinformation in Brazil.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Global private equity firm Carlyle is building a $400 million platform in India to acquire and merge auto component makers, two people aware of the plans said. Carlyle may acquire at least two parts-makers by the end of this financial year and two more in the next 12-18 months, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity, adding it will focus on companies catering to electric vehicles, as well as export-led companies.

The website of online ticketing platform BookMyShow crashed Sunday, seconds after the sale of tickets for the highly anticipated Coldplay concert went live, leaving fans stuck in digital queues and disappointed. The concert, scheduled for January 18 and 19 at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai, marks the British band's return to India after an eight-year break.

customer satisfaction and acquisition while making every marketing dollar count. This emphasis on strategy alignment empowers us to shape the future of marketing in banks. Banks are increasingly investing in corporate branding, celebrity endorsements and targeted marketing for segments like startups and MSMEs to drive digital adoption. The ability to execute swift, need-based marketing campaigns is crucial. For banks focused on deepening customer engagement and loyalty, embedding marketing at the core of their transformation strategy is imperative. As a result, some banks have increased marketing spend to 30-40% y-o-y. However, organisations are struggling to get the desired RoI. Convergence of traditional (TV ads, etc) and digital marketing (online ads, etc) platforms is critical to improving marketing RoI. Linking brand and marketing efforts to enterprise value — driven by revenue growth, customer loyalty in the short-to-medium term, and brand equity over the long term — is essential.

Kamat Hotels (India), the Bombay High Court has directed a clutch of online travel portals including Makemytrip, Goibibo, Booking.com B.V. and Agoda to take down the listings of a company that allegedly infringed the trademark of its brand 'The Orchid'. The BSE-listed hotel chain Kamat Hotels had approached the court against city-based firm Orchid Service Apartment with the argument that the company was infringing its trademark by running a service apartment/hotel and rendering services under the trade mark 'The Orchid'. «The identity/close and deceptive similarity of the rival marks and the services cannot be a mere coincidence,» observed Justice RI Chagla in his order of September 18.

Rexas Finance has swiftly captured the attention of investors as Stage 2 of its presale sold out in less than a week, raising a total of $1,250,000. This strong investor interest marks a significant milestone in the project’s journey, highlighting the growing demand for the tokenization of real-world assets through blockchain technology. With Stage 3 now underway at a price of $0.05 per token, Rexas Finance continues to attract global attention, offering investors an opportunity for substantial returns, with early buyers potentially seeing a 4x increase upon launch.

Coldplay returning to India after a gap of nine years has taken the fandom by storm. While diehard fans of the rock icons are scrambling to lay their hands on the exorbitantly priced tickets, the Coldplay fandom was left devastated when several tickets resurfaced on reselling websites. Earlier, millions of fans had visited the BookMyShow website and app for three shows at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai for a chance at one of the 1.5 lakh seats. However, reseller websites prospered as tickets became scarce and grievances flooded social media. Since then, ticket prices have increased by 10 to 20 times on platforms like Viagogo, and many others have taken to social media to sell «extra» tickets they had already bought. This happened when millions of people were presumably waiting in line for Coldplay's announcement of a third gig in response to the ‘phenomenal’ demand.

NCPCR) met representatives from major social media platforms to address issues related to the safety of children online and explore ways to protect them. In a recent meeting with representatives from companies like Google, YouTube, Meta, X, Snapchat, Reddit, Sharechat, and Bumble, the Commission sought to explore ways to protect children from harmful content and online exploitation. Key issues discussed included mechanisms for age verification, tools for identifying and blocking Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), support for law enforcement agencies, and parameters for reporting cases to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The apex child rights body emphasised the need for enhanced safety features on social media platforms, with a focus on keeping children safe from predators and explicit content.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows," will be released on November 15, 2024. Set in feudal Japan, the game will feature two protagonists and be available in various editions. It will launch across multiple gaming platforms.

Donald Trump has declined an invitation from CNN to engage in a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, scheduled for October 23, just days before the US election. Trump, while addressing his supporters at a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, over the weekend, said that it was «too late» to participate, given that voting had already begun. He also doubts whether CNN would treat him fairly, citing past experiences, as per a report by USA Today. The decision comes after Harris had publicly accepted the debate invitation, hoping that Trump would join her on stage for a second time. In her tweet, Harris expressed her readiness to confront the former president again.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has asked Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd and Flipkart Internet Pvt.

The Love Album: Off the Grid and Janelle Monae put out The Age of Pleasure through his label. Both projects were Grammy nominated including Monae’s album, which earned a nomination in the record of the year category.In 2022, Machine Gun Kelly dropped his album Mainstream Sellout under the Bad Boy umbrella too.Despite his arrest, Combs’ music is still available on several major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Texas billionaire Mark Cuban only occasionally spoke with President Biden or his aides. But when he thought over the summer that drug-industry middlemen were hiking up the cost of medicines to drive independent pharmacies out of business, he found an eager sounding board in Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.

quick commerce (Qcomm) ecosystem, sparked by rapid growth of hyperlocal startups, coupled with the entry of new startups, established e-commerce firms, and new-age brands racing to shorten delivery times. Several early-stage venture firms are actively evaluating investment opportunities in this burgeoning space, ET has learnt. «There are obviously some overlaps with e-commerce, and hence, some existing enabling technologies can assist quick commerce; however, quick commerce sometimes requires its own enablements,» said Kunal Bahl, cofounder of Titan Capital and AceVector Group, which runs Snapdeal and Unicommerce.

The Substance has made its theatrical debut in the United States. With a review rating of 8/10, the film has been described as a «sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable» that critiques celebrity culture’s obsession with youth and beauty. For those eager to catch this intriguing film, here’s everything you need to know about its showtimes and streaming status.

Supreme Court gave Elon Musk-owned social platform X five days to present documents validating its new legal representative in the country, a court decision showed on Saturday. X lawyers said late on Friday that it had named a legal representative in Brazil, addressing one of the demands imposed by the court to allow the social platform to resume operations in the country. In his Saturday decision, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes gave five days for X to provide commercial registries and other documents proving that X formally signed Rachel de Oliveira Conceicao as its Brazil legal representative.

business setup and support services startup Arnifi has executed over 100 setups globally with USD 1.6 million annual recurring revenue within six months of operations, according to a statement The startup launched its operations this year and has expanded its presence to global markets including the US, Singapore and the UAE. Within six months of operations, Arnifi has executed more than 100 setups with USD 1.6 million annual recurring revenue, the company said in a statement. «Arnifi offers comprehensive support to both entrepreneurs and established companies. In fact, our top 10 clients are unicorns. With over 70 clients, we recently crossed a 1 million dollars,» startups founder Manu Midha said.

Indian Navy have decided to significantly bolster the force's combat prowess in the Indian Ocean against the backdrop of China's increasing forays into the region and geopolitical power play being witnessed in the Indo-Pacific. The decision to enhance India's combat capabilities in the maritime sphere following extensive deliberations at a four-day naval commanders' conference that concluded here on Friday, officials said. In his address to the commanders, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi underlined the need to maintain vigil towards ensuring maritime security and coastal defence through close synergy and functional linkages with the Coast Guard and other maritime agencies. The admiral called on commands and staff at the naval headquarters to continue evolving as a well-balanced multi-dimensional seamlessly networked force ready to respond, protect and promote the national maritime interests — «anytime, anywhere, anyhow», according to the Navy.