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DoorDash says it’s stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities

European Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them

Set in politically crucial badlands of Northern part of India, 'Mirzapur' delves into family feud, regional politics, mafia and control for the coveted throne to rule the area. Also Read:2024 US Presidential Election: Kamala Harris's team fears racial insensitivity if Joe Biden steps down. Will Black voters be angry?

A new challenger has entered the RIA space, and it’s focusing its efforts on the unique needs of advisors looking to break away from captive broker-dealers.

The European Union says blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements

Jaishankar on Wednesday met UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed global hotspots and their larger implications apart from the reform of the UNSC. Jaishankar, who is here to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and carrying out various bilateral meetings on the sidelines, also met his Belarusian and Tajikistan counterparts Maksim Ryzhenkov and Sirojiddin Muhriddin respectively. «Always a pleasure to meet UNSG @antonioguterres. Appreciate his insights on the state of the world. Discussed global hotspots and their larger implications,» Jaishankar posted on the social media platform X. He further said that he spoke about the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), preparations for the upcoming 'Summit of the Future' in September, and future prospects for meaningful India-UN partnership.

Social media intermediaries have pointed to undoing behavioural tracking of children, verifiable parental consent (VPC) and targeted advertisements as the biggest concerns with the data law. The Rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which will provide teeth for enforcement of the law, are expected soon, and companies are hoping the government will address their concerns.

Brazil’s national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta cannot use data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligence

₹5,963 crore over the next five years. “While both Viacom18 and Disney Star are currently streaming sports for free on their OTT apps for mobile users, there might come a time when they would want to charge a subscription fee," said another broadcaster, also requesting anonymity.

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Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms like Meta (Facebook), Telegram, and WhatsApp, along with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to take down accounts and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) identities misusing digital payments platform Razorpay’s trademark to carry out fraudulent activities. Banks have also been instructed to freeze or suspend the operations of the bank accounts used by the fraudsters.

The excitement surrounding meme coins on the Solana blockchain continues to surge, with Pandiana ($PNDA) emerging as a new project to keep an eye on.

Envestnet has confirmed that it will soon be purchased by Bain Capital and Reverence in what promises to be a seismic take-private deal.

Mint had reached out to Buch on the sidelines of an event seeking clarification on how the regulator will identify an investment educator from an influencer. The Sebi move aimed to ensure market integrity by entrusting regulated entities to ensure that people associated with them do not indulge in prohibited activities.

The European Union says it’s adding the porn site XXNX to its list of online services facing the strictest level of scrutiny under the bloc’s digital regulations, including measures requiring users to verify their ages

Born from an endeavor to defy convention, Avión Lucky Liquid embodies a story of serendipity. This limited-edition release of just 100 bottles is the pioneering product of nine years’ aging for extra añejo tequila in one single oak cask that previously matured Mexican Cabernet Sauvignon. Left forgotten in the cellars until it was fortunately rediscovered, the result is an expression with unparalleled depth and character which takes its name from having beaten all odds – clearly prevailing as an exquisite 100% agave tequila despite the nature of its production.

Modi is set to embark on his visit to Mumbai, Maharashtra today. This will be Narendra Modi's first visit to Mumbai since taking the oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on June 9, following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in the Lok Sabha polls. Around 5:30 p.m., the Prime Minister will arrive at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, where he will launch, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects related to the road, railways, and ports sector worth more than Rs 29,400 crore.

staffing industry and human resources (HR) industry is anticipating significant tax breaks and increased investment in skill development from the upcoming budget for FY25, which union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present on July 22, 2024. Currently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on employment services in India stands at 18%, applicable to a broad range of services, including executive search and recruitment services, permanent placement services, and contract staffing services. According to Suchita Dutta, executive director at the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), employment-related services should be considered under ‘merit services’ with a 5% GST.

Also read: Ministry of I&B tweaks self-declaration rules for advertisers This is evident from a 12-month survey conducted by McAfee, in which 75% of Indians responded that they encountered some form of deepfake content, with 38% saying they had fallen victim to deepfake scams and 18% directly affected by such fraudulent schemes. Alarmingly, among those targeted, 57% mistook celebrity deepfakes for genuine content.

Netflix series 'Supacell' season 2 release date and third season updates have been provided by creator Rapman. First season of British thriller was released on Netflix in June. 'Supacell' has shown a group of black people in South London with a rare disease. Rapman in an interview with UNILAD revealed that there is a planning for three seasons. Rapman said it will depend on Netflix whether there will be multiple seasons for the 'Supacell' or not. Supacell cast includes Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Tosin Cole, and Eddie Marsan.

ONDC) is set to integrate banks such as HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank and Karnataka Bank, alongside fintech firms like Fibe, in the coming months, said people familiar with the matter. Through this integration, participating banks will offer unsecured personal loans and goods and services tax-based invoice loans, targeting small merchants and retailers in financially underserved regions across the country, they said.