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Dargah of Ajmer Sharif has filed a petition in the Rajasthan High Court and has questioned YouTube's «laxity» in taking down a video that it described as being intended to outrage the religious feelings of followers of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz by using «highly objectionable, derogatory, defamatory and insulting remarks.» In the petition, filed on Thursday, the dargah also said the police have not yet filed an FIR despite the dargah filing a written complaint, it said. This is the first time that a Sufi sect has gone to court against a social media company for alleged inaction to remove an allegedly inflammatory video.

Piyush Goyal on Friday exuded confidence that the country will emerge as a 'Vishwa Shakti' (global power) in electric vehicles with the introduction of the newly unveiled policy. Tatas, Mahindras or «anybody from the world» can now come to India and create an ecosystem aligned to the EV sector, Goyal told reporters here. The EV policy, which promises duty concessions for EV makers investing a minimum of USD 500 million, is reportedly aimed at attracting leading EV makers to set up a base in the country. «We are now inviting companies from the world over to come to India, the production of EVs should expand in India at a quick pace and we should emerge as a Vishwa Shakti (global power),» Goyal said, speaking on the decision announced a few hours earlier from the national capital.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is once again in the spotlight, this time with a surprising return to Instagram to unveil her latest venture. The actress-turned-royal introduced her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, through social media platforms, marking her reentry into the digital realm.

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) posted a combined net profit of ₹69,000 crore in the current financial year till the October-December quarter (Q3FY24). The OMCs have recouped losses registered in 2022 over frozen retail prices of petrol, diesel rates after international crude oil prices soared to a 14-year mark with Brent hitting $140 per barrel in March 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine war-led spike.

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR), a company renowned for its defense and intelligence work with the U.S. government, saw its shares surge significantly in February following its stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings report. Palantir stock is already up more than 42% since the beginning of 2024.

Morgan Stanley is doubling down on its AI ambitions as it names a key executive to a newly created role.

Tencent Holdings' online payment platform Tenpay boosting its registered capital to 15.3 billion yuan ($2.13 billion), according to a central bank statement on Friday. The approval will make Tenpay the non-bank payment institution with the highest registered capital in China, Chinese state-backed media outlet The Paper said.

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.

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency trading, investors are abuzz with excitement as notable tokens like Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH) and emerging platforms like Raffle Coin (RAFF) make headlines. Despite market optimism, regulatory hurdles and concerns over Ethereum (ETH) Proof of Stake mechanism cast a shadow over the prospects of ETF approval.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and gain momentum, investors are closely monitoring the performance of various digital assets, seeking opportunities for significant returns. In recent weeks, notable cryptocurrencies like Polkadot (DOT), Avalanche (AVAX) and Bitcoin (BTC) have captured the attention of traders and analysts alike with their price movements and potential for growth.

₹45.6 crore in FY23 from ₹248.6 crore in FY22. Its losses reduced to ₹385 crore from ₹513 crore during the same period, according to company filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company’s diminished scale is attributable to the challenges being faced by the industry.

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.

₹86 per share. The company aims to raise over ₹25.80 crores and is entirely a fresh issue of 30,00,000 shares. Investors have the option to bid for a minimum of 1600 shares, with the opportunity to bid in multiples of this quantity.

startupindia.gov.in, serves as a comprehensive database encompassing various categories such as investors, incubators, academia, government bodies, mentors, and industry bodies. It provides a one-stop platform for stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and catalyze growth within the ecosystem. "Through the creation of the Bharat Startup Ecosystem Registry, we aim to ensure that everyone in the ecosystem is acknowledged and supported," said Sanjiv, joint secretary (Startup India) at DPIIT which is under the commerce ministry.

Adobe shares fell 12% on Friday as a lackluster quarterly forecast reinforced concerns about rising competition for the company's creative suite, including Photoshop, and disappointed investors hoping for a boost from AI integration. The company expects about $440 million in net new annual recurring revenue for the digital media segment, which houses its cloud products for documents and creative applications. Last year, the unit had reported $470 million.

Perfios and Lohum raised equity-based funding of over $50 million each this week – a rare feat for companies in the stage, given the slow state of deal-making. The two deals helped push up overall funding numbers by nearly three times to $186.6 million, deployed across 10 deals. This was up 188% from $64.9 million across 32 deals in the same week a year ago – March 9 to March 15, 2023.

Madame Web" makes its digital debut today. Starring Dakota Johnson as Cassandra «Cassie» Webb, the film offers a fresh take on Marvel's enigmatic heroine, delving into her origin story and psychic abilities that thrust her into the role of an unexpected hero.

Satoshi Nakamoto: The enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains a mystery to this day. Nakamoto's invention of Bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology laid the groundwork for the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem. While Nakamoto's true identity remains unknown, their vision for a decentralized digital currency has had a profound impact on the world.

TLC2.0 has garnered widespread attention. Its focus on speed and disruptive potential, coupled with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for analyzing market trends, trading patterns, and social media sentiment, has attracted over 3.5 million eager investors awaiting its upcoming ICO. Luxveda is leading the charge in the burgeoning field of phygital fashion, merging physical fashion items with verifiable digital ownership on the blockchain.

₹130, marking a significant 57 percent premium over the issue price of ₹83 on the BSE SME platform. The IPO of Pune E-Stock Broking attracted considerable investor attention, demonstrating a subscription rate exceeding 300 times by the conclusion of the subscription period. Also read: Pune E-Stock Broking IPO allotment finalised today; latest GMP, 4 steps to check status Pune E-Stock Broking stock closed 3.18 percent higher at ₹133.18 per share on BSE on its debut day.

Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that the days were not far when 'Ram Rajya' will be established in India, which would be among the top three economies in the world by 2027. He also hit out at those branding the BJP communal over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA and demanded to know under what circumstances the population of Hindus in Pakistan dwindled to about 3 per cent from about 23 per cent. Addressing a rally at Itkhori, around 160 km from state capital Ranchi, Singh said, «Ram Rajya will be established in India with the consecration of Ayodhya temple… Ram Lalla has reached his palace from his hut.» «India will be 'vishwaguru' (world leader) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the back of development work undertaken by him and it is God's wish that he remains the PM not only for the third time but for the fourth time as well,» he said.