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opposition parties have taken a more nuanced approach to questions regarding attending the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya than the principal national opposition Congress, which has slammed it as «clearly a BJP-RSS event» and said the inauguration is being done for «political gains». BSP chief Mayawati on Monday, while saying she was yet undecided on whether or not to attend the programme owing to party engagements, emphatically added that her party «did not have any problems» with the January 22 ceremony and «welcomed it», «just like it would welcome a programme for the mosque being built in place of Babri Masjid as the BSP is a secular party». Two days earlier, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, after putting out cryptic statements regarding whether he will attend the ceremony, wrote a letter to temple trust general secretary Champat Rai, thanking him for the invitation and assuring him that he would visit the temple after January 22 «as a devotee with his entire family». He also extended his best wishes for the successful organisation of the programme. Yadav's letter, which he posted on social media platform X, appeared to take care not to upset the majority Hindu voters while also not appearing anti-Muslim by attending the inauguration being organised by the Sangh Parivar. On Monday, senior UP Congress leaders, although not invited to the January 22 ceremony, visited Ayodhya, took a dip in the holy Saryu river and worshipped at the Ram Lalla Virjaman makeshift temple and the Hanumangarhi temple.

The Centre is planning to build a common information technology (IT) backbone linking various stakeholders of the corporate turnaround ecosystem to improve the efficacy of debt resolution, two people aware of the matter said. The entities to be connected include the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), credit information providers, lenders, distressed businesses ending up in tribunals, and insolvency professionals. National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL), India’s first agency registered under IBBI to provide legal evidence on debt to creditors and tribunals, will also be part of this IT network.

India's military presence in the Maldives, now at the centre of a controversy, has been focused on managing two helicopters and a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft that were gifted to the island nation to conduct search and rescue operations and surveillance of its Exclusive Economic Zone. The aerial assets, which are under direct control of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), have helped conduct more than 600 medical evacuations, search and rescue missions and medical team transfers in the past five years, often making the difference between life and death at the high seas, said people with knowledge of the matter. According to information shared by the Maldives government, the 77 Indian military personnel are either flying crew, technical staff, medical staff or trainers for the two advanced light helicopters and one Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft that operate under the MNDF, they said. These include 24 personnel for one helicopter, 26 for the second, 25 for the Dornier and two additional personnel for general maintenance and engineering. There is no presence of Indian combat troops on the island nation and the bulk of personnel are involved in operating the aerial assets and training MNDF personnel on the equipment and platforms, said the people.

Wow! Momo Foods has raised ₹350 crore from Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia. This is the company's biggest fund raise and comes amid robust double-digit growth in overall food services, in addition to low price points and popularity of momos as a snack in India. The investment will be made through both primary infusion and secondary purchase from early-stage investors, Indian Angel Network and Lighthouse Funds.

users of cab-hailing platforms are now facing instances of drivers cancelling trips after finding the destination, the mode of payment for the fare, or a combination of both, according to the findings of a survey. As much as 84% of the respondents to the survey conducted by community social media platform LocalCircles between September 2023 and January this year said they had experienced ride cancellations by drivers over these issues, compared with 79% two years ago. About 75% of the 11,119 respondents chose ride cancellation as the top issue they face when using ride-hailing services, followed by surge pricing, waiting times, safety, driver courteousness and vehicle cleanliness. While drivers often cancelled the trip after finding the destination, they preferred direct payment of the fare instead of digital transfer through the platform of the cab aggregator. «It appears more the demand — given the higher traffic with things normalising (after the pandemic) — the worse are the experiences of consumers,» a report based on the survey said. The entry of new players in app-based taxi market and government regulations have had a minimal impact in improving the user experience, according to LocalCircles. New players such as BluSmart, inDrive and Rapido are helping consumers to have more choices when they need a ride in a market led by Ola and Uber, but their limited reach has failed to make a significant qualitative impact on the user experience, as per the survey. In May 2022 the government issued notices to taxi aggregators citing deficiency in services and other allegedly unfair trade practices.

Nowadays, the need to secure your money and personal information has become a top priority.Now in 2024, the stakes have never been higher in the ongoing battle against cyber threats.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Futures and Options (F&O) trading in India has long been the predominant domain of institutional investors and seasoned traders. But now, it's capturing the interest of retail investors as well.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday assured that the government will shortly notify tighter rules under the Information Technology Act to ensure compliance by platforms in the country. Union Minister took to X on Monday and expressed gratitude to Sachin Tendulkar for pointing out the video. He said deepfakes and misinformation powered by AI are a threat to the safety and trust of Indian users and the platforms are required to comply with advisory issued by the Centre.

A feeling of loss was evident among those who went to the Excentris Complex in Montreal on Sunday to pay tribute to Quebec film entrepreneur and philanthropist Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominque Marchand.“This couple was very discreet, very humble, but they did a lot,” Montreal mayor Valérie Plante told reporters outside the establishment after she paid her tribute.Both Langlois and Marchard were found lifeless in a burnt vehicle on the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica early in December. Two men have been charged with their murder.Montrealers who knew Langlois say they were horrified by the sudden death.“He would have had so much more to contribute, I’m sure,” said Pierre Jasmin, president of Les Artistes pour la Paix.

Sachin Tendulkar has become the latest victim of deepfakes after a video went viral showing the former Indian cricketer endorsing a gaming app called Skyward Aviator Quest. In the video, Tendulkar is seen promoting the app saying his daughter Sara uses it to make daily gains to the tune of Rs 1.8 lakh by predicting the outcome of the game.

Panchayat Mausam Sewa Portal, in English, Hindi and twelve regional languages to help farmers in planning the agricultural activities like sowing, transplantation, application of irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. It also launched a National Framework of Climate Services (NFCS) that seeks to reduce losses from climate hazards and extreme weather events to commemorate the 150th year of the weather office. The NFCS framework seeks to build a platform for users of climate information and services that will strengthen the production, availability, delivery and application of science-based climate monitoring and prediction services for key sectors such as agriculture, health, energy and disaster management. Talking about the achievements of the weather office Kiren Rijiju, Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Earth Sciences said that IMD has improved its forecast accuracy of severe weather events by 40% in the last five years. It has improves the weather observational network in the country in last decade significantly by employing technology. For example, the number of Doppler radars in the country has increased from 15 in 2014 to 39 in 2023, and additional 25 radars will be added in the next 2-3 years. Rainfall Monitoring Stations have increased from 3955 in 2014 to 6095 in 2023; upper air stations have increased from 43 in 2014 to 56 in 2023; High wind speed recorders increased from 19 in 2014 to 35 in 2023.

Animal, has approached the Delhi high court to block the film's release on streaming platform Netflix, citing non-payment and breach of contract with T-Series. The lawsuit filed by Cine1 Studios alleges a breach of agreement with T-Series, which included a 35% profit share and intellectual property rights in Animal.

Ram Temple in Ayodhya has garnered widespread attention and support from individuals across the country. As the project progresses, many citizens express their desire to contribute to this historic endeavor. While the intention to donate is commendable, it is crucial to stay vigilant against the rising threat of fraudulent websites posing as the official platform for contributions. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, established by the Government of India, is the authorized body responsible for overseeing the construction of the Ram Temple.

videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers.

₹7-9 crore, ex-showroom. Distinguishing itself from other Rolls-Royce models, the Spectre will abandon the traditional 6 ¾ V12 engine in favor of an electric motor on each wheel, making it a formidable 4WD vehicle. The EV coupe boasts a powerful 430 kW and 900 Nm drivetrain, propelling it from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds.

Immediate Serax claims itself to be a crypto trading platform capable of empowering investors’ trading potential. According to the platform’s website, it has been instrumental in providing traders with a hands-free way of trading ever since it launched in November 2023.

Ethereum (ETH) has been in the spotlight due to its new staking upgrade. The EIP-7514 or ‘Dencun’ upgrade seeks to implement a Max Epoch Churn Limit and control the growth of staked tokens on the blockchain.

Tether, which is widely considered to be the most renowned stablecoin issuers, took a bold step that caused shockwaves to spread across the cryptocurrency industry when it pulled 8,888.88 Bitcoin (BTC) off the Bitfinex platform on purpose. Tether was able to vault itself into the top 10 Bitcoin holders globally as a result of this transaction, which was estimated to be with a value of over 380 million dollars.

Team Ninja, known for the Souls-inspired Nioh franchise, shifts focus to their latest project, Rise of the Ronin. This Japan-based game dives into RPG and combat elements, offering players a samurai experience during the Boshin War.

As we step into 2024, the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies continues to captivate investors worldwide. Amongst a plethora of options, three stand out for their remarkable performance in the previous year: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL).

NEW DELHI : The downfall of Byju’s, once a $22 billion giant and India’s leading edtech startup, has sent ripples across the tech industry, triggering caution among venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds. This has let to a persistently challenging market, Jeff Maggioncalda, chief executive officer of US-based edtech firm Coursera, said in an interview with Mint. “How the Byju’s crash affected the overall edtech industry depends on the stage each company is at, and where in edtech it caters to. Edtech in India and China are not looking good these days.