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Indian politics is taking a leaf out of the US playbook. With Lok Sabha elections just weeks away, political merchandise is taking off in a big way for the first time in the world's largest democracy. Ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho are cashing in on the poll fever, selling 'election clothing' such as t-shirts, caps and sweatshirts with messages such as 'NaMo Hat Trick', referring to Prime Pinister Narendra Modi, and 'Rahul is Hope', referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. «At least two dozen sellers have onboarded different ecommerce platforms with election merchandise. We are consistently getting requests from sellers as the election momentum builds up,» said an executive at a large ecommerce platform asking not to be named. Amazon, specifically, is selling merchandise under a 'Wear Your Opinion' franchise on the online platform.

Xiaomi and Realme are cracking down on scalper retailers looking to make a quick buck by selling devices cheaper on online platforms as the companies bet big on the offline channel to boost growth in the world's second-largest smartphone market. After complaints from retailer associations, brands including Xiaomi and Realme are repurchasing stocks selling at lower prices to trace back the retailer and distributor and penalise them, according to correspondence between the two parties ET has seen. For now, brands are letting retailers go with a warning, making them sign an undertaking that prohibits them from selling their products outside the authorised channels to avoid higher liquidation damage and loss of business. ET has seen multiple instances of such undertakings signed by retailers in Jammu, West Bengal, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, among others.

PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. From adrenaline-pumping action titles to immersive role-playing adventures and innovative indie gems, there's something for every gaming enthusiast to sink their teeth into. Whether you're exploring vast open worlds, engaging in epic battles, or unraveling intriguing mysteries, the diverse lineup of new releases promises hours of thrilling gameplay experiences. As players eagerly anticipate diving into these new titles, the gaming community buzzes with excitement and anticipation, ready to embark on unforgettable virtual journeys and create lasting memories in the ever-evolving world of gaming.

Amazon Prime Video's lineup for April 2024 promises an exciting array of new releases, offering something for every viewer's taste and preference. From captivating original series to blockbuster movies and engaging documentaries, the streaming platform continues to deliver top-notch entertainment options. Subscribers can look forward to eagerly anticipated titles making their debut, as well as hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether it's thrilling dramas, side-splitting comedies, or thought-provoking documentaries, Amazon Prime Video's April lineup is sure to keep audiences entertained and engaged throughout the month. With each new release, viewers can embark on a journey of discovery and immerse themselves in compelling stories and captivating performances, all from the comfort of their own homes.

Betsloty Token (BS) comes on board the crypto ecosystem as it attempts to disrupt the Gamblefi world with its unique packages. Their entry has been greeted with optimism from investors of some established cryptocurrencies like Chainlink (Link) and Cosmos (Atom). The crypto world is anticipating the complete unveiling of this table shaker that is poised to revolutionize the crypto sphere. 

₹5,144 crore, as per the company’s latest filings sourced from Tofler. While the company grew its total income 71% to ₹718 crore during the year, the growth in advertising—a key revenue stream—appears to be slowing down. To understand the way forward for the company, and if it can survive, we spoke to former and current employees, investors, market watchers and ShareChat’s current bosses—Sachdeva and Manohar Charan, the chief financial officer (CFO).

Zomato received a GST demand order worth ₹23.26 crore for FY 2018-19 from Karnataka tax authorities. Further INDIA bloc leaders assembled at Ramlila Maidan in solidarity with Kejriwal, Soren. CUET-UG also extended application deadline till April 5.

A Snapchat feature lets paying users see their position in their friends’ digital orbits. For some teens, whose friends are everything, it’s adding to their anxiety. Snapchat+ is the app’s $4-a-month subscription service.

Zomato on Sunday said it has received a tax demand, interest, along with penalty, to the tune of Rs 23.26 crore from the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka. The online food delivery platform said it will appeal against the order before the appropriate authority. In a regulatory filing to the BSE, the company said it has «received an order for FY 2018-19 pursuant to the audit of GST returns and accounts by the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka, raising demand of GST of Rs 11,27,23,564, along with applicable interest and penalty totaling to Rs 23,26,64,271.

Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares in February made an intriguing announcement: The Chrysler-parent company would remain all-in on electric vehicles, even as competitors scale back and sales growth slows. “We’re going flat out," he told analysts on the company’s earnings call. The 65-year-old’s view on battery-powered vehicles is a drastic change from just a year ago, when he sounded the alarm on the high cost of EVs.

Social-media startup Discord plans to start showing advertisements on its free platform in the coming week after long dismissing them, becoming the latest tech company to turn to ads to try to boost revenue. The paid promotions are from videogame makers and will offer users gifts for completing in-game tasks while their friends watch on Discord. Discord is looking to hire more than a dozen people for ad-sales positions, according to people familiar with its plans.

Click here’ trend represents the “alt text" or “alternative text" section located on the left, as indicated by the diagonally pointing downward arrow which helps users annotate the photos when they upload on the microblogging platform with text. Using text-to-speech recognition and Braille language, this feature can assist those who are visually challenged in understanding the image.

Telangana, all 24 liquor production points have been brought under CCTV surveillance to keep a check on the illegal flow of alcohol in the run-up to the May 13 Lok Sabha elections. Chief Electoral Office Vikas Raj said to prevent unwarranted liquor distribution during the elections, the state Excise Department is monitoring the sale of alcohol and will inform the Election Commission if there is a spike of more than 20 per cent in its production. The official said all the belt shops (unauthorised satellite shops) of liquor were shut down and the illegal network of distribution was stopped to a large extent. «For the first time in Telangana state, 24 production points (for liquor--distilleries and breweries) all of them were brought under CCTV.

Babar Azam was named Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Sunday, four and half months after the batter had stepped down as their all-format captain following their World Cup debacle in India. Pakistan could not make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup last year, which prompted Babar to relinquish captaincy. Pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi was subsequently put in charge of the T20 squad, while Shan Masood was named the test captain.

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The recent turbulence in the Bitcoin ETF market has sent out whispers of unease in the crypto community. Doomscrolling through the fallout, savvy investors are scouting the next big hits in crypto land. It’s prime time to spotlight Chainlink, Solana, and the AI-driven maverick, Borroe Finance. These aren’t just any cryptos; they’re about to become the main characters in the aftermath of the Bitcoin ETF saga.

brands in India focusing on Generation Z are increasingly including Snapchat in their advertising strategy, as they look to use the appeal of the platform’s filters and visual-first approach to nudge buyers in this age group to spend more. Although Instagram and YouTube remain the platforms of choice for mass digital advertising, Snapchat is increasingly becoming the social messaging app that brands are using to focus on Gen Z, or people in the age group of 12 to 27 years. «I see more and more brands which are targeting Gen Z utilising Snapchat in their advertising strategies, especially brands like Tira, Lakme and MamaEarth,» Srikant Rajasekharuni, CEO and co-founder of Red Matter Technologies (RMT), told ET. India has Snapchat’s largest audience. In May last year, Snapchat had said its monthly active users in the country had topped 200 million. India also leads as the country with the largest Snapchat advertising audience, ahead of the US, Pakistan, France, and the UK, according to WARC's latest platform report. «Snapchat has emerged as one of the best platforms to reach out to Gen Z in a captivating manner, not just for impressions sake but because of all their engagement tools, such as filters, which is why it is becoming more important in the media and advertising mix of brands,» Rajasekharuni said.

April Fool's Day 2024 date is almost here and this year it will be on Monday, April 1. Even though there is a sense of Monday blues and it is anticipated to be a day filled with laughter, surprises, and playful pranks as people around the world come together to celebrate this lighthearted occasion. From clever jokes and witty hoaxes to elaborate practical pranks, individuals of all ages will unleash their creativity and sense of humor to delight friends, family, and colleagues. As the spirit of April Fool's permeates the air, social media platforms and online communities will be abuzz with humorous memes, fake announcements, and comical anecdotes, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the day. While the tradition of April Fool's Day may vary across cultures and regions, the universal appeal of good-natured jests and spirited mischief will unite people in shared laughter and camaraderie, making April 1st a day to cherish and remember.

Beyoncé's latest album "Cowboy Carter" is making waves in the music industry, setting records and captivating audiences worldwide. In a remarkable feat, Spotify announced that within less than 24 hours of its release, the Grammy-winning artist's country album became the most-streamed album in a single day on the platform for 2024 thus far, according to a report. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Beyoncé, underscoring her unparalleled influence and ability to transcend genres. Additionally, Spotify highlighted that «Cowboy Carter» is the first country album to claim this title in the current year, further solidifying Beyoncé's status as a trailblazer in the music industry. As fans continue to embrace and celebrate the album's release, the success of «Cowboy Carter» reaffirms Beyoncé's position as a powerhouse artist with an enduring impact on popular culture, hollywoodreporter reported.

Bhaskar Dutta, a young entrepreneur hailing from Jorhat, has scripted a trailblazing success story in the arena of robotics and autonomous driving technology. Dutta’s deep tech startup Hertzwell, which operates from Singapore, has secured the topmost position in the prestigious NuScenes Object Detection Leaderboard in a significant milestone. This achievement highlights the remarkable capabilities of Hertzwell in the realm of autonomous driving technology, underlining the immense potential of Assam's youth to make impactful contributions on a global scale. NuScenes, a widely recognized benchmark dataset within the autonomous driving community, rigorously evaluates the performance of AI based object detection algorithms across various real-world driving scenarios. Hertzwell's groundbreaking approach has demonstrated unparalleled accuracy and efficiency, leading to its top-ranking position on the leaderboard.

Election Commission directed the central and state governments to remove unauthorised political advertisements from public spaces. On March 20, the Commission, following reports of non-compliance, asked for confirmation of full compliance by 5 pm the next day. This would suggest the narrow window and urgency that election managers had, that other stakeholders may fail to appreciate. Fast Action On March 18, the EC transferred the home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and the Director General of Police in West Bengal. Several DMs and SPs belonging to four states were transferred on March 21. One witnessed a spate of such transfers during the recent series of five assembly elections.