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Netflix, on the verge of reaching a milestone with nearly a hundred games for its subscribers, has quietly removed two well-received titles – 'WrestleQuest' and 'Samurai Shodown.' This unexpected decision has left gamers perplexed, with no official explanation provided. Adding to the mystery, these popular titles have not only vanished from app stores but have been entirely wiped from Netflix's gaming hub. This comprehensive removal has triggered speculations and disappointment within the gaming community, as the absence of an official statement from Netflix raises questions about the motive behind this action.

NEW DELHI: India’s government-backed quasi-sovereign wealth fund for infrastructure investments is now ready to welcome its new honcho. Sanjiv Aggarwal, who oversees global private equity firm Actis’s energy investments in Asia, is set to take over as the chief executive of National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), two people aware of the matter said on condition of anonymity. “Sanjiv has been selected to head NIIF.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expressed its readiness to consider applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

As we approach the New Year, Netflix bids farewell to some cinematic treasures. Here's a preview of nine outstanding movies making their exit by the end of December 2023. 1. Captain Phillips (January 1)

Ethereum and Solana are two tokens that have shown meteoric price growth in the past months. Unfortunately, not everyone was able to join the train.

Scammers have over the past nine months used a wallet-draining service named “MS Drainer” to siphon around $59 million worth of crypto from numerous victims, according to a recent report by blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer.

In the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape, seasoned traders are turning their attention to Launchpad XYZ, an all-in-one Web3 trading platform that stands out with its cutting-edge features.

Investing in the financial markets can be high-risk, potentially resulting in significant losses. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), major investment firms and hedge funds have started pouring money into powerful AI tools that use deep neural networking to mitigate trading risk and safeguard their investments.

Layoffs in 2023: As 2023 is coming to a close, there has been a significant shift in the Indian tech industry, leading to layoffs throughout. Let us take a look at the tech companies that have laid off their employees and the reasons for the downsizing. In 2023, over 15,000 employees faced layoffs across approximately 100 Indian startups, echoing the challenges of a prolonged funding winter, according to a Mint report.

The world of cryptocurrencies is always on the move, with every project trying to outdo each other in terms of innovation and growth. Just recently, Shibarium, which is the Layer 2 protocol of Shiba Inu, turned heads by handling over 100 million transactions. 

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an intriguing pattern with Bitcoin (BTC), reminiscent of 2017 trends. On-chain data reveals a significant decline in BTC’s exchange supply, hitting levels last seen in 2017. This shift indicates a growing inclination among investors to hold onto their Bitcoin rather than selling it on exchanges, signaling an optimistic sentiment within the market.

Rario, a cricket-focused non-fungible tokens (NFTs) platform, reported an over ten-fold increase in losses to Rs 560 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023, partly due to a write-off of intangible assets amounting to Rs 458 crore related to its NFTs. In FY22, the firm had incurred a loss of Rs 47 crore. Backed by real money gaming firm Dream Sports, Rario’s operating revenue grew to Rs 39 crore in FY23, compared to Rs 1 crore a year earlier, according to filings made by the firm’s holding entity Digital Collectibles based in Singapore.

Establishing consumption habits: Traditionally, consumers selected banana chips based on trust in specific vendors or the visual appeal perceived through transparent packaging. Beyond Snack recognised the drawbacks of this approach—uncertain product quality, manufacturing processes, and cooking methods— limiting banana chips to occasional consumption.

Elon Musk is lashing out at the state of US financial markets.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and state minister Ahmed Khan saying that at a time when their party is asking for donations, the two leaders are travelling in a 'private jet'. Responding to a question on the video of himself and Karnataka minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan travelling on a chartered flight, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, "Ask BJP people in what Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in." The video was first posted by the Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan himself.

Amit Shah will chair a high-level committee meeting in Delhi on Saturday where the Centre will take a call on Karnataka’s request for funds to take up drought relief programmes, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. The CM, speaking to the media in Mysuru, expressed hope that the Centre would concede the state’s request as he got a positive response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah during his Delhi visit. Modi listened to him attentively when he explained about the acute drought situation and promised to provide necessary succour, he added. Siddaramaiah met the PM on Tuesday and Shah on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum seeking immediate release of Rs 18,177 crore to deal with the widespread drought. The CM had been upset that the committee had not met even once to discuss Karnataka's request despite the state suffering from acute drought.

Karnataka minister showing videos of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other ministers returning from Delhi in a luxurious chartered flight has kicked up a storm with the BJP questioning the propriety of the opulence by the CM & his colleagues while the state reeled under drought. Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan had, on Thursday, posted a video on social media platform X showing the interiors of the luxurious private jet CM, himself and other ministers travelled from Delhi. The CM had gone to Delhi to press for funds to take up drought relief programmes in Karnataka. BJP Karnataka Unit President BY Vijayendra on Friday took pot-shots at Siddaramaiah for flying in a plush jet to submit a memorandum requesting funds for drought relief. In a post on social media platform X, Vijayendra said when the state had been reeling under drought, farmers were committing suicide, and the life of the common man had become unbearable, Siddaramaiah and his team of ministers were flaunting opulence by spending tax payers’ money. It was Karnataka’s misfortune that Siddaramaiah too had been part of this luxury.

Barbie. After its massive Box Office success, it is now making a mark in Oscar nominations 2024. Except that, this weekend offers several movies and web series on OTT platforms.