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carbon markets (VCMs) in a sector of growing importance to efforts to combat climate change. IOSCO, which groups market watchdogs from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States, launched a 90-day public consultation on a set of good practices for national regulators to apply. «VCMs have gained significant importance in recent years. But for these markets to succeed, they need integrity — both environmental and financial,» Rodrigo Buenaventura, chair of IOSCO's sustainable finance taskforce, told an event at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai on Sunday. The two weeks of UN talks, which began on Nov.

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Car care services startup Park+ expects to turn profitable by the January-March 2024 quarter and close the current fiscal with over Rs 200 crore, a senior company official said. Park+ founder and CEO Amit Lakhotia said that the company at present has operations in about 30 cities and plans to expand to over 100 cities by 2024. The Epiq Capital backed company has raised $55 million till date to fund its operation which is sufficient for the company to fund operations as well as planned expansion.

Ranbir Kapoor's latest crime drama "Animal" has accumulated a staggering Rs 236 crore at the global box office, according to the film's producers. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for his work on «Kabir Singh,» the movie was released on Friday in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Bhupesh Baghel factor. Baghel, the incumbent chief minister, had come to be seen as one of the Congress' strongest regional satraps with a stranglehold on the politics of Chhattisgarh after the BJP ruled the state for 15 years and then descended into chaos.

WhatsApp banned a total of 7,548,000 accounts in India, with 1,919,000 of these accounts being proactively banned before any user reports. As per the instant messaging platform, the section on user grievances provides insights into the types of complaints received and the corresponding actions taken.

Tron (TRX) has recently captivated the attention of Iranian militant groups, suggesting the broader adoption of TRX. Also, Standard Chartered Bank reasserted its bullish position on Bitcoin (BTC), projecting an even more ambitious height for the flagship digital currency.

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Significant digital asset ranking shifts continually happen in the crypto market. According to CoinMarketCap, Terra (LUNA), an algorithmic stablecoin, has re-entered the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after a recent spike in its price. This development coincides with the milestone of another decentralized finance project (DeFi), InQubeta (QUBE), which is propagating the dominance of artificial intelligence (AI).

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«I condemn in the strongest possible terms the senseless and most heinous acts perpetrated by foreign terrorists,» said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. «Extremists who wield violence against the innocent will always be regarded as enemies to our society.» The blast in Marawi, a city besieged by pro-Islamic State militants for five months in 2017, followed the killing of 11 combatants in a military operation on Friday in Maguindanao del Sur some 200 km (125 miles) away. Urging calm, Marcos posted on the social media platform X that he had instructed the national police and armed forces «to ensure the protection and safety of civilians and the security of affected and vulnerable communities». «Rest assured we will bring the perpetrators of this ruthless act to justice.» Army Major General Gabriel Viray III called the attack at the Mindanao State University «a terror act», speaking to reporters as explosive disposal experts were deployed. «Right now we are on heightened alert and our troops remain vigilant as we are determining the motive and identifying the perpetrators to really ascertain who was behind it,» Viray said.

Gaming is a serious business; everyone wants a share of the growing pie. 2023 saw some old stalwarts trying to make inroads with gamers whereas a few new faces popped up on the block. The battle of screen time is just getting fiercer than ever. Netflix, Apple and YouTube have recently levelled up their game by entering the gaming arena. These might not be heavy-duty games but they signal the intention of tech companies to make moves in the gaming industry. Binge-watching to binge playing

Placements have started at the old IITs on December 1, also known as Day 1, with a good line-up of startups.

education is sweeping small towns across the country, spurring demand for study loans and underscoring the burgeoning ambitions of young Indians. Guntur, Rangareddy, Krishna, Surat, Prakasam, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Ludhiana, Nellore, Patiala, Amravati, Bijnor, Medak, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Churu, Darjeeling, Mahbubnagar and Nalanda are among towns that have seen the most applications for education loans in 2023, according to lenders whom ET spoke to. As much as 70-72% of the students funded by Avanse Financial Services in 2023 belonged to tier II-III and beyond, said the education-focused nonbanking financial company’s managing director and chief executive, Amit Gainda.

Cricket World Cup 2023. Four years is a lifetime in the world of technology. In 2019, the World Cup semifinal broke the record for peak concurrency, with 25 million viewers simultaneously streaming the match. Fast forward to 2023, and that number had more than doubled to 59 million for the final between India and Australia. Overall, 295 million-plus live viewers, nearly 11 times Australia’s population tuned in to watch the World Cup. SEISMIC SHIFTS IN VIEWER ENGAGEMENT The dramatic surge in viewership and reach speaks to more than just the popularity of cricket in India. It underscores a seismic shift in how technology has pervaded the daily lives of millions. India’s digital revolution is the backdrop against which this story unfolds. Nearly half of viewers came from tier 2 cities and beyond, dispelling the myth that digital streaming is largely for urban viewers. Remarkably, it wasn’t just GenZ and younger viewers embracing the digital sphere. More than 40% of viewers were 45 years or older, a testament to the willingness of Indians across generations to embrace new technologies.

BBC's blockbuster entertainment show, "The Traitors," is set to make a grand comeback for its second season in early 2024. The gripping reality series, which became the BBC’s highest-rated entertainment debut in five years in 2022, will not only grace BBC One but will be accompanied by an exciting spin-off, "The Traitors: Uncloaked," to be aired on BBC Two and the digital platform, iPlayer. The spin-off promises a unique perspective as eliminated players get the chance to uncover the identities of the traitors responsible for their exit. Hosted by Witty Ed Gamble, the show will also extend its reach as a podcast, allowing fans to enjoy the revelations on the go. Claudia Winkleman, renowned for her role as the host of BBC's chart-topping show Strictly Come Dancing, is set to reclaim her position as the anchor of the second season of the main show. Winkleman expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “The first series was my absolute obsession, and I cannot wait to delve deep into Series 2.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday offered prayers at the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district. He also participated in a programme organised to commemorate late Gujarat minister Divyakant Nanavati here. «Somnath Sharanam Prapadye.

Admiral R Hari Kumar said the Indian Navy has appointed its first woman commanding officer in a naval ship in sync with its philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel. Commander Prerna Deosthale is presently the First Lieutenant of warship INS Chennai, the Indian Navy said. She hails from Mumbai and joined the Indian Navy in 2009, Free Press Journal reported.