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Israel vowed Saturday to stop the UN humanitarian aid agency in Gaza from operating after the war, and called for its chief to resign, after the sacking of staff accused of involvement in the October 7 attack. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said Friday it had fired several employees over Israel's accusations, promising a thorough investigation into the claims, which were not specified.

Social media company X is in the process of hiring 100 content moderators for a new office in Austin, Texas that will focus on fighting child abuse content, a goal it hopes to complete by the end of the year, an X executive said on Saturday. The Elon Musk-owned company announced the new «Trust and Safety center of excellence» ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Jan. 31 about online child sexual exploitation. X Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino is scheduled to testify, along with the CEOs of Meta Platforms, Snap, TikTok and Discord.

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has refuted claims that the report of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which conducted a scientific survey of the contentious Gyanvapi mosque premises in Varanasi and submitted the survey report in the district court earlier, found evidence of a Hindu temple there. In a press statement, AIMPLB executive member Qasim Rasool Ilyas said that the report of the ASI is not «conclusive evidence» in this controversial case. «By doing this the opposition party has created a feeling of anarchy and insecurity in the society,» he added. Ilyas also accused the Hindu side of 'insulting' the court by releasing the ASI report in the media. «Hindu communal organizations have been misleading the public for many years regarding the Gyanvapi Masjid. The latest example of this is a report of the Archaeological Survey of India which they filed in the court and made available to the plaintiff and defendant only on the orders of the court.

Solana (SOL) has been one of the most recent success stories in the cryptocurrency market, rising more than 700% between January 2023 and January 2024. However, a recent pullback has paved the way for a new breakout star with similar or better potential.Retik Finance (RETIK) is a fairly new decentralised finance (DeFi) platform that analysts say will push DeFi boundaries. Retik Finance (RETIK) introduces a suite of DeFi products, including DeFi debit cards, a blockchain-based payment solution, and AI-powered lending, to bridge the gap between traditional and digital finance. As a result, recent demand flowing to the platform suggests that the token is on track for a rally that could dwarf Solana in 2024.

Across sections of society, Indians have conventionally displayed an affinity for buying and investing in gold. The yellow metal has historically been a reliable hedge against economic downturns and inflation. When the S&P 500 Index dropped by 56.8% during the 2007-2009 recession, gold prices went up by 25.5%. From what we’ve seen so far, gold has been a reliable hedge globally. Seasoned investors who understand that the market is too difficult to be timed, continue to allocate some proportion of their investment portfolio to gold.

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Arif Mohammed Khan, he said he never requested additional security. Speaking to news agency ANI, Khan said, “I have not asked for anything. I am rather praising the Kerala Police...

Going into the budget, it is best to stay on the sidelines. We will get some more clarity on February 1, says Ajay Bagga, Chairman, Elyments Platforms. Edited excerpts: If I had to ask you one big theme that you are watching out for or any big announcement, what comes to mind?

Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was happy that Parliament and state legislatures were working towards realisation of the goal of 'one nation, one legislative platform'. Addressing the 84th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) here virtually, he also rued that some political parties defend their members even if they violate the rules of the House, and warned that it did not augur well for Parliament and state legislatures. «In 2021, during discussions with you, I spoke about 'one nation, one legislative platform.' I am happy that our Parliament and state legislatures are now working towards this goal through E-Vidhan and Digital Sansad platforms,» the prime minister said.

ISRO said on Saturday its space platform, POEM-3, has successfully achieved all its payload objectives. POEM-3 (the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3) uses the spent PS4 stage of the PSLV-C58 rocket that launched XPoSat on January 1 this year. ISRO said POEM-3 flew with nine payloads from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Physical Research Laboratory, academia, and space start-ups.

Digi Yatra is purely voluntary for air passengers and personnel at airports have been directed to collect data for the application only with the consent of passengers, according to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. There have been complaints that biometric data for Digi Yatra were being gathered from passengers without their consent and the issue was flagged to the minister by Rajya Sabha member Saket Gokhale. Digi Yatra, which provides for contactless, seamless movement of passengers at various check points at airports based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), is currently available at a minimum 13 airports for domestic passengers.

WEN, a new Solana meme coin, has gained significant traction after being airdropped to over a million wallets.

equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS) represents a prudent approach to attain both investment growth and tax benefits. These funds predominantly allocate investments to equities, known for historically delivering superior returns compared to asset classes such as debt or fixed deposits. Consequently, ELSS emerges as an attractive choice for those seeking to create long-term wealth.

Fossil Group has announced to stop making smartwatches and the Gen 6 series will be the last of its wearable devices. Fossil has been one of the most prolific makers of Wear OS smartwatches over the years, reports The Verge. «As the smartwatch landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years, we have made the strategic decision to exit the smartwatch business,» a Fossil spokesperson was quoted as saying in the report. Fossil Group is redirecting resources «to support our core strength and the core segments of our business that continue to provide strong growth opportunities for us: designing and distributing exciting traditional watches, jewellery, and leather goods under our own as well as licensed brand names.» Gen 6, which first launched in 2021, will be the last Fossil smartwatch. The company will continue to keep existing Wear OS watches updated «for the next few years.» Fossil was expected to announce a new Gen 7 featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Plus platform last year but the plan was shelved. Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatches came in a few different styles, a 44mm round casing with a 1.28-inch round OLED screen. In 2022, the company introduced 'STAPLE x Fossil', its new watch collaboration designed in partnership with iconic streetwear brand STAPLE, helmed by creative icon and streetwear pioneer Jeff Staple.

Flipkart. The entrepreneur has resigned from the board of the ecommerce company he cofounded in 2007 with Sachin Bansal, sources said. Binny Bansal, who is now based in Singapore, told the board about his resignation earlier this week, citing a conflict with his new venture in the ecommerce sector. Binny Bansal has set up a new ecommerce startup named OppDoor, ET reported on January 2. Targeted at businesses, the software services platform says it will help emerging ecommerce brands expand globally. The IIT- Delhi alumnus also sits on the board of PhonePe, which too has expanded into ecommerce after separation from ecommerce major.

Betterment at Work has rolled out a product that lets small businesses automatically match workers’ student loan payments with 401(k) contributions.

HanuMan Box Office Collection Day 15: Prashanth Varma's mythological superhero film ‘HanuMan’ saw a boost to its collection on Republic Day. The film grossed ₹158.75 crore net within fifteen days of its release, according to film industry tracker Sacnilk.

Pornographic deepfake images of Taylor Swift are circulating online, making the singer the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and anti-abuse groups have struggled to fix

Mahadev betting syndicate banned by the central government in November 2023, have resurfaced in new avatars and are continuing to operate with different internet addresses, multiple gaming analysts told ET. These proxy websites have resurfaced with new betting games under different labels. The banned URL Parimatch has become pari-match-bet.in, Lotus365 is now lotus365.co while Fairplay has become fair-play.com.in or fairplay24.in.

jury in New York ordered former US president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump on Friday to pay $83.3 million to compensate the writer E. Jean Carroll whom he was found to have sexually assaulted and defamed. The civil order, which prompted an audible gasp in the federal court, far exceeds the more than $10 million in damages for defamation that Carroll had sought.

Crypto developers just dropped a new tool that lets creators monetize their content with Bitcoin (BTC) – and it’s a lot more flexible than fiat-based competitors.